Welcome to the Team!
Missie Kline, Regional Sales Support Lamp Specialist has joined Current’s commercial sales organization, reporting to Clayton Smith, Director, National Distribution.
Missie’s role is new for Current, she will be supporting the Lamp Area Managers and the overall Lamp business, with a primary focus on the Southeast. The role is responsible for driving growth in the assigned sales region by focusing all efforts on analytics and developing actionable plans that result in increased sales, supporting distributor growth and sales effectiveness by tracking sales KPIs to include quote trends, key projects, order tracking, NPD/Lamp performance, and SFDC & SIOP effectiveness.
Missie joins us with an extensive background in lighting and electrical installation and management. Most recently, she was in energy procurement and fixture sales. She has over 10 years of operations experience and over 10 years in sales. Missie holds a baccalaureate of science from Grove City College in business administration and computer science management. She is active with a large circle of family/friends and enjoys cooking, hiking, volleyball, bowling and live music and is based in Ohio.
Please drop Missie some Applause and welcome her to the team!
Beachwood and Pittsburgh Welcome Leadership
Steve Harris recently had the opportunity to travel with Joe Cenin, Tom Boyle and Chip Taylor to meet with employees to share stories, exchange ideas, ask questions, laugh, and reaffirm Current’s commitment to excellence. The team expressed optimism regarding our improved trajectory, stabilizing our business with service improvements, and gaining back the confidence of our agents and customers as we accelerate our go to market efforts.
LATAM Celebrates Win
GESSCO is our main distributor in Trinidad & Tobago. They have been installing roadway fixtures (ERL1 and ERL2) for many years. This $2.2 M win was the result of great teamwork by Andrea Garcia and Barbara Sosa. Felipe Rojas and the Engineering team from Roadway and HVL (Dany, Gary, Andy and FT) were very helpful in achieving our success. The support from Amy Olszewski and Patricio Cortes who worked the supply chain was critical to meet the delivery schedule.
For our company, achieving this goal was of utmost importance since we are the spec'd brand in T&T and we have already supplied more than 40K high quality pieces with more to come. This win challenges our manufacturing flexibility with engraving and specific labeling.
Congratulations to the team for this great achievement. Applause!
Employee Referral Program
Do you know someone whom you’d be proud to work with? Refer them to our Current Employee Referral Program and be rewarded! This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of the talent acquisition process – Learn more here.
Internal Opportunities – Apply on ADP
We have a new recruitment tool for our global openings. If you are interested in any of our jobs, let your HR Partner and manager know and apply online. Go to ADP and follow these steps: ADP > Myself > Talent > Career Center
Apply to internal jobs through the "Apply button"
Global Holidays Awareness
At Current, we operate in multiple time zones and on multiple continents. It’s important to us that we recognize the celebrations and events employees participate in around the world so that we can celebrate diversity and prioritize work-life balance. In May, many of our countries honor Labor Day.
- China: Labor Holiday, May 1st to May 5th
- Mexico: Labor Day, May 1st
- UK: Early May Bank Holiday, May 6th
Labor Day holds significant meaning for these countries. In China, it celebrates the achievements of the working class and the contributions they have made to the country's development. In Mexico, it stands as a remembrance of the historic struggle for improved labor conditions and rights.
In the UK, the Early May Bank Holiday combines two traditions: The ancient celebration of spring's arrival, symbolizing renewal and fertility, and International Workers’ Day, highlighting workers’ rights. This holiday reflects both cultural traditions and modern social values.
Please be mindful to accommodate varying time zones and holiday schedules, respect your colleagues' time off by checking out-of-office notifications, and consider using the "Delay Send" option in email as necessary.
Our warmest wishes to our team members around the world. We hope you take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Meeting Etiquette: Handling Conflict & Following Up with Action Items
This is it – module 4, the last in our series. We hope you’ve enjoyed learning along with us. Join us for the final module of our Meeting Etiquette Series. In this session, we'll explore strategies for navigating disagreements gracefully and ensuring that every meeting concludes with clear action steps. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your conflict resolution skills and enhance the productivity of your team. Click on the image to elevate your meeting skills today. Previous modules are available on myCurrent.
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Creating a Service Culture – Update on Focus Groups
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Fernando Fernandez Serrano, our Technology Program Manager for Indoor and Controls Engineering, who participated in our MX Virtual Focus Group session on Creating a Service Culture initiative. Here's what he had to say about his experience.
Q: What motivated you to participate in this focus group session?
- Fernando: I saw this as a great opportunity to delve into one of our main goals for this year – enhancing customer service. Contributing to the success of this goal is important to me.
Q: Have you participated in a focus group session before?
- Fernando: This was my first time participating in a focus group session – I was happy to be invited.
Q: What did you hope to learn and contribute during the focus group session?
- Fernando: I hoped to gain insights from my colleagues' perspectives on customer service, learn from their experiences, and share my own insights to help others.
Q: What do you believe are the key qualities or skills needed to actively participate in a focus group session?
- Fernando: Firstly, valuing every contribution made by others. Secondly, showing respect for different viewpoints. And finally, actively listening and waiting for your turn to speak.
Q: In your opinion, what do you think makes this initiative “Creating a Service Culture” successful?
- Fernando: I believe the success of the initiative hinges on fostering an environment of active listening and meaningful contribution. It's about engaging with our colleagues, sharing valuable insights, and collectively working towards our common goal of prioritizing customer satisfaction. By encouraging open communication and collaboration, we can ensure that every voice is heard, and every idea is considered, laying the foundation for a culture centered around exceptional service.
Q: How will your role contribute to our initiative to create a Service Culture within the company?
- Fernando: I'm excited to contribute to our Service Culture initiative by actively participating in discussions and sharing insights. By listening to others and offering my ideas, I hope to inspire positive change and help create a culture focused on customer satisfaction. I believe this initiative has the potential to strengthen our relationships with clients and drive sustainable growth, and I'm eager to play my part in shaping our company's future.
Fernando's active participation in the focus group session has exemplified the importance of collaborative efforts in shaping our organization's service culture. His valuable contributions have greatly enriched our discussions, and we are immensely grateful for his insights. We also extend our sincere appreciation to each of you for your contributions.
As we move forward, we are excited to harness the wisdom and ideas generated during these discussions to drive positive change across our company. Stay tuned for Phase II coming soon.
Celebrating Earth Day
Acuna
The Acuna Culture Committee visited the Enrique Campos Aragón Elementary School to participate in a special reforestation activity. With the Ecology Department they planted 7 trees and 2 bougainvilleas. It was heartwarming to witness the enthusiasm and joy of the children as they welcomed the team and enthusiastically joined in the planting. We are proud to contribute to the care of our planet and inspire future generations to do the same.
Greenville
The team participated in Hands On Greenville, a day that has united the Greenville community for over 25 years as Upstate South Carolina’s largest annual day of service. Over 40 volunteers worked as a team at East North Street Academy, where they cleaned and pruned the campus, planted shrubs and flowers, and painted and cleaned windows. We are so thankful to have the opportunity to give back to our community.
Montreal
Our Montreal team recently banded together to lend a helping hand at a local food bank. They were able to save 490kg of clementines, rescued 210kg of fresh juice, set aside 238kg of food for immediate distribution, and composted 42kg. They also chopped up 60kg of veggies, making a whopping 93 liters of soup for families facing tough times. This wasn't just about numbers; it was about making a real, human impact in our community.
Hendersonville Employee Appreciation
First quarter numbers are in, and Hendersonville surpassed first quarter goals. The dedication and excellence displayed in Hendersonville contributions continue to have a significant impact on the success of our company and we thank the team for all their hard work. To celebrate, the Hendersonville team enjoyed lunch.
Click to join (Wednesday May 8th at 4:00 pm EST) / (1:00 pm PT)
Click to join (Thursday May 23rd at 1:00 pm EST) / (10:00 am PT)
That’s all for this week!
We are thankful for the many contributions. The next currently is scheduled for distribution 05/14/2024.
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