Thought it was time I dropped in to say, Hello!
First off, I’d like to say “Hello, and welcome” to a standout crew of new employees. (You may have seen the press release about these key personnel cross the wire, recently.) Along with several additions to our sales and customer support staff, we welcome new Warehouse Manager, Mike Russell.
In the short time Mike’s been with us, I’ve seen significant improvements in our shipping & receiving operations. He’s dealing with a big shop out there–a two-story, four-tier warehouse that’s packed to the rafters with product. Day by day, we’re receiving an expanding inventory, and we’re shipping orders in larger quantities to broader geographies. It’s tough to keep up with the pace. But Mike is supported by a top-notch shipping & receiving staff, and I’m confident they’re up to the task. What especially pleases me about ongoing warehouse improvements is that the enhanced efficiencies result in streamlined turnaround times and lower costs–benefits that we’re able to pass on to our clients.
And I’m always excited about adding new sales support staff. Think about it: The addition of every new Account Executive means that we need to grow our ranks just to keep up with customer demand. Each one of these new professionals brings a unique perspective on the mobile video industry: I’m constantly amazed at how a “fresh set of eyes” sees new and better ways to support our existing customers. The newcomers also envision different applications and clientele for our products, and they help us dream up creative solutions to our clients’ ever-evolving needs.
So, please join me in extending a warm welcome to these and all new hands on deck!
I’d also like to extend a “Goodbye, and good luck” to a special group of temporary help. Safety Vision has a longstanding policy of nurturing energetic, ambitious youngsters who aren’t afraid of hard (and often hot!) work. Typically, these young people are friends and family of Safety Vision employees. We’ve had some real up-and-comers, lately. The last of the summer warehouse crew to head back to college were Blake McCarver, a UT San Antonio electrical engineering student whose dad Monty is an old college buddy of mine; and Collin Brown, an honors business student at UT Austin whose girlfriend happens to be our Marketing Director’s daughter.
These are just a few of the great kids who’ve joined us for a time. Some may return, in future; some have already moved on. But I hope they all take away valuable lessons about personal accountability, workplace responsibility, and the inherent satisfaction in a hard day’s work.
Whoa: Didn’t mean to get longwinded! That’s not my style. But since this is my first time writing in this medium, I wanted to address the part of my business that is closest to my heart–and that’s the people behind this company’s success. I count myself lucky to be surrounded by so many hardworking, motivated, and loyal professionals. We may operate at the global level, but we conduct business at the personal level. And we wouldn’t have attained the success we enjoy today without the right people. Some may come and some may go: But all the good ones leave their mark.
-Bruce Smith, President & CEO
