Clark – Production Specialist (CL)

Society Awards (SA)

SA: You previously mentioned that you loved getting up and going to a job feeling happy every day. What do you enjoy the most about your job?

CL: I would have to say the people I work with, because that’s what truly makes the job.

SA: What is the most challenging aspect of your responsibilities?

CL: Time management, because when the busy season hits, you’ve got to stay on top of it.

SA: List four traits you would tell prospective SA Production Specialists they need to have.

CL: Patience, accountability, responsibility and the ability to be a team player.

Ben Ideker – Production Supervisor (BI)

Society Awards (SA)

SA: You described your average work day as constant communicating, thinking and running. Which part of that do you enjoy the most?

BI: Mm well, thinking because we have to keep the brain in exercise, and running for sure because the faster the day goes by the better.

SA: How do you react to unexpected challenges and problem solving on the job?

BI: Well we have them pretty much every day, so we don’t get surprised by them anymore. You learn to attack them fast and find a solution.

SA: List four traits you would tell prospective SA Production Specialists they need to have.

BI: Organizational skills, ability to prioritize, good communication skills because we are constantly communicating through phone, email etc., quick decisive decisions since we are on a schedule and productivity needs to keep going out the door.

SA: You handle beautiful awards for prestigious organizations. What goes through your mind?

BI: At first it is very nerve racking and scary if you are handling these awards worth thousands of dollars and you make a mistake your doomed but after you get confidence.

Rick Long – Production Specialist (RL)

Society Awards (SA)

SA: Previously, you listed ensuring smooth operations as a priority. Are you more of an organizer or a problem solver?

RL: I would say problem solver.

SA: What is the most challenging aspect of your responsibilities?

RL: Making sure everything is perfect before it leaves the building.

SA: List four traits you would tell prospective SA Production Specialists they need to have.

RL: Got to be creative, good with hand, be able to multitask and work well under pressure.

SA: What skills acquired from previous jobs or life experiences have served you well at SA?

RL: Computer skills.

SA: Tell us about your creative side

RL: I like to build things with my hands

SA: You handle beautiful awards for prestigious organizations. What goes through your mind?

RA: I think about what actual person is going to be holding that particular award and think about whether they are going to like it or not.

 

Tim – Production Assistant (TW)

Society Awards (SA)

SA: You mentioned learning twice in your responses to previous questions. Describe the most valuable things you have learned at SA.

TW: Team work and attention to detail.

SA: What is the most challenging aspect of your responsibilities?

TW: Quality. Making sure everything is up to standards when it ships out.

SA: List four traits you would tell prospective SA Production Specialists they need to have.

TW: Good at multitasking, attention for detail, creative, problem solving.

SA: What skills acquired from previous jobs or life experiences have served you well at SA?

TW: ability to repair quick fixes.