Welcome to the first installment of Meet The Heroes. Burkett's considers all of our fine employees to be Office Heroes. These guys and gals know their stuff and are willing to go the extra mile for customer satisfaction! We thought it would be fun to profile our heroes and let you get to know them a bit better.
The first victim hero is Jennie Orris. Jennie has been heroing at Burkett's for 9 years. Her current job titles include Print Department Coordinator, Furniture Project Manager, and Account Manager. Jennie graciously agreed to open up and answer the following hard hitting questions. Enjoy!
What are your responsibilities at Burkett's?
Managing the print department including, but certainly not limited to, artwork, shipping & receiving, billing; managing my supply account base; design/create our marketing materials & emails; managing furniture projects; and generally help anyone who needs it. So I guess the easier answer is a little bit of everything.
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Managing the print department including, but certainly not limited to, artwork, shipping & receiving, billing; managing my supply account base; design/create our marketing materials & emails; managing furniture projects; and generally help anyone who needs it. So I guess the easier answer is a little bit of everything.
Have you ever held a different job at Burkett’s?
I've pretty much done most of them except accounting, and upper management.
What is your favorite aspect of your job?
Currently, the furniture aspect of my job. I’m very mechanical, so I like “making stuff”. It’s really nice to watch an empty building become an office.
What is the most memorable thing that has happened during your time at Burkett’s?
Probably having my kids… I’ve been here 9 years, so lots of things have happened. I started as the assistant in the print department and 6 months later I was in charge of it. That was pretty cool. I was only 21 or so at the time.
You have a unique email Office Ninja signature. Where did the idea for the Office Ninja come from?
I’m really into martial arts. I have a ton of old kung fu movies and ninjas are just cool. I was asked to create T-shirts for our company picnic. Karl, Burkett's General Manager, is really into pirates so I was throwing that idea around, when an office ninja just popped into my head. That was pretty much it, he went on the shirts. I’ve gotten quite a response about him. One of my customers asked me if she could use it on her email.
What 5 Things might Burkett’s customers be surprised to find out about you?:
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| I love this guy! |
5. I have 6 year old twins
4. I REALLY like MMA. It’s awesome and the only sport I avidly follow.
3. I created the original Office Hero in a logo contest we had here a few years ago.
2. I’ve worked here for 9 years and I am still a relatively “new” employee. Burkett’s keeps it’s employees for awhile. I won't name names, but one guy has worked here since before I was born…
1. I work in just about every department we have except HR & accounting.
What is the coolest supply/furniture/printing item you know of that Burkett's offers?
4. I REALLY like MMA. It’s awesome and the only sport I avidly follow.
3. I created the original Office Hero in a logo contest we had here a few years ago.
2. I’ve worked here for 9 years and I am still a relatively “new” employee. Burkett’s keeps it’s employees for awhile. I won't name names, but one guy has worked here since before I was born…
1. I work in just about every department we have except HR & accounting.
What is the coolest supply/furniture/printing item you know of that Burkett's offers?
There is a stool called the Swopper stool. Not only is it good for you (it helps strengthen your back & core), it's totally fun. It rocks back and forth side to side, and it's available in a bunch of cool colors.
What is the supply/furniture/printing item that helps you out the most or that you use most often in the office?
As silly as it sounds, poly file folders & removable file folder labels. I used to use regular manila file folders and you can only get 2 uses out of them. With the labels and the poly folders I can reuse them over and over. The other item would be Avery's durable tabs. I use them to label the different catalogs I have so I can find specific items quickly. It really helps a lot.
We hope you have found this edition of Meet The Heroes both informative and captivating! Our goal is to get the inside scoop for you on ALL the Burkett's Heroes. Which hero's life will we delve into next? You'll have to wait and see...(can't you just feel the suspense?)
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| Super sleek, modern AND it rocks-literally! |
As silly as it sounds, poly file folders & removable file folder labels. I used to use regular manila file folders and you can only get 2 uses out of them. With the labels and the poly folders I can reuse them over and over. The other item would be Avery's durable tabs. I use them to label the different catalogs I have so I can find specific items quickly. It really helps a lot.
Not just 1, but 3, THREE!, awesome product suggestions people!!
And that's a wrap. Thanks Jennie!
We hope you have found this edition of Meet The Heroes both informative and captivating! Our goal is to get the inside scoop for you on ALL the Burkett's Heroes. Which hero's life will we delve into next? You'll have to wait and see...(can't you just feel the suspense?)
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