And what’s the biggest lesson you’ve taken from that experience?
Relating to my personal life, the biggest lesson I have taken from this experience is that it is very important to continue checking-in with my family and friends beyond in-person visits.
Make time to pick up the phone, send a letter and say hi. It has kept my mental health strong through this and my families. COVID will have a lasting impact on our lookout on life and how we interact with one another. It is important for us to be cognizant of this and adapt.
Relating to work, the biggest lesson I have taken from this experience is that patience goes hand in hand with communicating. Understanding that not everyone absorbs information the same way and taking the time to thoroughly explain yourself via email or virtually is needed.
My team and I have had to learn how to be engaging with our cross-functional partners through alternative methods of communication, this has required lots of patience! Through this learning we have been able to adapt and continue effectively manage our business.
What steps is your company taking to sustain your organization and morale in the current economy?
Our company is taking multiple steps to ensure our employees, customers and community stay safe through this pandemic.
Those steps include social distancing, limited in-person interactions/meetings, staying up-to-date with COVID guidelines and procedures, and proper COVID policy signage through out our locations.
In addition, we have a small core COVID Strategy Team that I am a part of. This team meets frequently to discuss updated state/federal policies and guidelines, current COVID issues within our company, and we strategize on how we enable these updates to the entire company.
The team has helped create a COVID Playbook, kept our company informed on the most updated pandemic information and are a reliable resource for any questions or concerns.
Aside from COVID, the market has been very volatile over the past year. This has caused a lot of stress in securing inventory and securing inventory when we need it. This stress has been heavily felt by our sales teams through our customers, and on to our purchasing team.
Our team has been essential in ensuring to our cross-functional teams the most updated product information. We have had to think outside the box, supply alternative/similar products to meet our customers’ needs and proactively plan for the future.
By our team keeping a positive outlook and determination on securing and sourcing product it has kept our cross-functional teams morale good through these uncertain times. The more we have successfully communicated the better they understand and together we have navigated through this.
Next professional goal: To become a director of Category Business Management overseeing our lumber and building materials areas of our business.
Education: Degrees in applied science and criminal justice
Hometown: Chico, CA
Community/nonprofit activities: Our company participates giving back to the community and to affordable housing through our "Giving Pledge - 2% of proceeds are donated"
Mentor/admired businessperson: My admired business person is my team. My whole team has multiple years within this industry and since I have started they have been able to teach me a lot. We have been able to utilize each other and expand on our areas of expertise.
They have been able to given me knowledge within the industry and I have been able effectively manage them to perform better, streamline their business processes and improve their business acumen.
You are as strong as your team, and together over these past two and half years have become very strong.
What is your most disliked industry buzzword?
Off the market
Typical day at the office: I don't believe any day is typical, but my main goal out of each day is to make sure our customers have the products they need when they need it.
In a business sense, what is the greatest thing about being under 40; and then what is the worst?
The greatest thing about being under 40 is that I am in my prime stage of my career. I have experience in my career and ample time ahead of myself to continue to develop into the next stage of my career. This is the time I can accomplish what I want out of my career and take it as far as I want.
The most challenging aspect about being under 40, and in my industry, is the "lack" of experience in the industry I have. The lumber and building materials industry holds lots of the tenure and that is regarded highly. My current level of experience in the industry is considered very fresh and new.
Best place to work outside of your office: At home.
Hobbies: My hobbies include gardening, renovating our house (despite my boyfriend not wanting another project), spending time with our two dogs and traveling.
What you wanted to be when you grew up: When I was little I wanted to be a lawyer.
No. 1 thing you want to accomplish by the time you turn 40: My number 1 thing I want to accomplish by the time I am 40 is to become a director within my role and have started a family.
First job: My first job was a part-time bagger at a grocery store.
Social media you most use: Facebook and Instagram
Favorite book: I do not have a favorite book.
Favorite movie: My favorite movie is “Man on Fire.” Denzel Washington is my favorite actor of all time, he never disappoints in any movie he has acted in!
Favorite App: My favorite App is Pinterest.
Favorite after-work drink: A Coors Light.
Last vacation: My last vacation was to La Piedad, Mexico.
What does your mom or dad brag most about you?
My parents brag about how proud of me they are in my career, they enjoy telling their friends that I am a "Lumber Buyer in Napa, CA". They enjoy seeing me continue to grow in my career.
April 26, 2021 at 10:24PM
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Category business manager for Napa’s Central Valley wins North Bay Forty Under 40 award - North Bay Business Journal
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