Normally Pamela would be writing this post, but I’m writing this month because she is our employee champion. There were several contenders, but an article in AARP magazine which mentioned ScanDigital tipped the scale in her favor. I must say though, this public recognition is probably overdue given the numerous press pieces that she has helped line up over the last 15 months or so.
The proud champion – think she’ll give me the belt back for next month?
So a little back story. Each month I hand out the employee belt prior to our monthly ScanDigital happy hour. The day before I handed out this month’s belt, Pamela was quizzing me about who was going to win during our weekly PR/Marketing meeting. I guess she didn’t think she was in the running? Anyway, I proceed to tell her that i’m really struggling with the decision because some people have been doing a good job, but nobody was really sticking out in my mind. Either I’m really good at acting, or Pamela is really gullible…either way she fell for that hook, line and sinker. So she was pleasantly surprised the next day to be crowned champion!
Most of our readers are probably fairly familiar with Pamela as she writes many of the posts here, but a few facts you might not have known….
Name: Pamela Weiss
Places Lived: Born in New Jersey. Raised in Cupertino in the Bay Area, CA. Went to school in Scottsdale, Arizona and London, UK. Now live in lovely Los Angeles.
Hobbies, talents, special interests: As quoted from my Twitter page, “Amateur photographer. Chocoholic. Travel nut. Foodie. Loud laugher. Social butterfly.
Favorite Travel Spots: So hard to choose! Love Italy, Prague, Budapest, Israel, Greece, Spain, Guatemala…
Favorite Food: I have such a sweet tooth- it’s a tie between coffee ice cream and dark chocolate.
Favorite Drink: Coffee, Crystal Light Mango Peach Green Tea and Blueberry Presses.
Least Favorite Food: Cockroach. At least it was chocolate covered when I tried it!
Favorite Movie: (Warning: Shameless plug alert) Their Eyes Were Dry, a captivating documentary by the up-and-coming filmmaker, Brandon Assanti.
Proudest Moment: Receiving the Champion Belt, duh!
Last book read: Harry Potter. Should I be embarrassed to admit that?
Favorite Music: Anything I can sing along to or dance to!
How does it feel to rule the office as the employee champion for the month?
Amazing, it’s such an honor!
What skills or traits do you possess that you think were important for winning the championship belt?
I’m tenacious! At least that’s what someone called me this week.
Do you have any special plans for the belt while it is in your possession?
I just love displaying it at my desk- it gives me a boost every time I admire it.
Landing an article in AARP tipped the scale in your favor for this month’s champion – how did you pull it off?
I’ll never tell! No really, I have no idea. Persistence with a little luck, maybe?
What is your advice for other employees that may want to be champion some day?
Just work to your potential. Everyone has it in them to be Champion.
How will you use your authority as employee champion?
Everyone shall refer to me as Miss Champion for the remainder of the month. Think they’ll go for it?!
Do you think your seat by the sunny window helped you win the belt?
Absolutely. The sunshine makes me happy.
You watch a lot of court TV cases, do you think these have helped you become the employee champion?
Haha! Actually didn’t help at all- I didn’t even need to plead my case for the Belt!
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