Archive for February, 2009

Employee Champion goes to…

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

And the ScanDigital ‘Employee Champion’ of the month goes to…Kiley! It’s not just about the awesome title, but the swanky gold wrestling belt she gets to display proudly at her desk. Take a look at the picture of Kiley wearing her ‘Employee Champion’ Belt seconds after she was chosen for the honorable award. Doesn’t she look proud?!

Kiley was chosen as ScanDigital’s Monthly Champion for many reasons, but primarily for holding down the fort when there were multiple people out of the office. Her determination (and lots of coffee, she notes) allowed her to fulfill the responsibilities of 4 people! She definitely earned the title and belt this month!

Even after all of her stressful days, she says, “It’s all about being a team player.”

Just another reason we love Kiley- she’s willing to step up to the plate and do what’s necessary for the greater good of the ScanDigital family! Keep up the great work, Kiley!

I’m thrilled to have received Kiley’s first exclusive interview after being awarded the Champion Belt. Here’s what she had to say:

Pamela: “What is the best part about being champion?”
Kiley: “To feel recognized for all of the work I’ve done.”

P: “Where do you plan to display your Champion Belt?”
K: “I wish I could take it home, but no, it’ll be placed on my desk where everyone can see.”

P: “Have you shown anyone yet?”
K: “When the FedEx guy came in, his eyes grew big and he said ‘Woah! I shouldn’t mess with you because you’re the big bad Employee of the Month.”

P: “Now that you’re champion, what are you going to do?”
K: “I’m going to show up to work every day and I’m going to keep up a champion’s attitude for the rest of the year.”

P: “What advice do you have for others that aspire to be employee champion?”
K: “You have to relax, it’s not the end of the world if it seems like there’s too much to do and you don’t know where to start. Relax, make a list, and you’ll find that’s it’s easier to deal with the craziness.”

P: “How has the Belt changed you?”
K: “Hopefully as a better team player. But don’t worry, I’m still the same Kiley.”

NAPO Organizing Awards

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Hollywood hosts an array of award shows this season, and last Friday was no different with NAPO’s Organizing Awards. However, I was lucky enough to actually attend! ScanDigital is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), as we help to archive and organize photos and home movies, so Anderson and I decided that was reason enough to attend the Red Carpet Gala. Twist my arm, will you? I love my job!

When NAPO said ‘Red Carpet Gala,’ they meant it. Anderson and I arrived at the beautiful Luxe Hotel in Bel Air, California, walked down the red carpet, admired everyone’s fancy attire, and took tons of photos. Check out Anderson striking a pose!

Luckily, we were also able to get a shot with friend Jodie Watson, award recipient for ‘Best Organizing TV Show’ for her Organizational expertise on TLC’s hit show ‘Real Simple. Real Life.’

Once we arrived, we saw lots of our friends and familiar faces. Everyone at NAPO has always been so welcoming to us. Especially Chantale Bordonaro, NAPO-LA Director of Membership, and John Trosko, NAPO-LA President. Both were also award winners that evening- Congrats!

Luckily, we even got to and meet new people from chapters all over the country. Anderson and I actually sat at a table with people from NAPO’s San Francisco chapter. They were so warm and welcoming, even inviting us to their chapter meeting. Just may be taking them up on that offer soon!

Like any red carpet gala, there was no shortage on celebrities. Comedian Hal Sparks, former host of “Talk Soup” on E! Entertainment and star of the Showtime series ‘Queer As Folk,’ hosted the event. He was hysterical, especially when he brought humor to his experience working with his own professional organizer. Presenters included actor Christopher Knight, ‘The Brady Bunch,’ Sam Saboura, ‘Extreme Makeover,’ Gia Russo and Jodie Watson, ‘Real Simple. Real Life;’ Dorothy Breininger, “Dr. Phil,” Linda Koopersmith, “Clean House,” Monica Ricci, “MISSION: Organization,” among others.

One highlight included a live performance from a woman singing her original Organizing themed song. Listen to a clip that I recorded below. It was hilarious! “I fell in love with the man with a label maker…” Haven’t been able to get those words out of my head since! Click Here to View Video

I had such an amazing night. There’s only one more thing I could have wanted- for ScanDigital to have won the ‘Best Organizing Technology’ award. But hey, there’s always next year!