Rick Bellefeuille (pronounced "Bell-fy") joins our team as the new Signage Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest. In this role Rick will lead sales efforts, ensuring our Tetra LED signage lighting products are effectively promoted and delivered to our valued distribution channel and shop partners. Rick’s 19 years of experience selling commercial signage and lighting solutions will make an immediate impact and contribute to our continued success. He is passionate about building strong relationships and working closely with customers to create predictable solutions, high-quality projects, and mutual successes.
Beyond the office, Rick and his wife Kim have been happily married for over 30 years. They have three married children. In his free time, Rick enjoys a friendly game of disc golf and staying busy with classic car and motorcycle projects. He recently sold his 1974 square body and is already on the hunt for his next restoration adventure!
Please join us in welcoming Rick to the team by dropping him Applause.
Eyes on Improvements
Congratulations to the Asia commercial team focused on developing new customer bases and managing to secure distributor Yiva Electric SDN BHD to distribute the Asia ProLine products into the contractor distribution channel. This will help us to leverage distributor resources to stabilize our sales to contractors in Malaysia. Shout-out to Ong Pang Wai, Malaysia Sales Manager and his Sales team member Leonard Lee for taking the lead and making this conversion happen. Applause!
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Acuna Factory Welcomes Visitors
The Acuna plant was visited by Jeff McClow, Director of Marketing, Aldo Miranda, Legal Counsel, Jeremy Lim, Sourcing, and Joe Cenin, Chief Supply Chain & Global Operations Officer. The objective of the visit was to evaluate the capabilities and explore new business opportunities at this plant.
Update your Teams Profile Photo
Help us get to know you better by adding your photo.
Laptop Instructions
- Open Microsoft Teams.
- Click on your account initials in the top navigation bar.
- Select “Edit Profile”.
- Click on “Upload Picture” and choose a photo of you from your computer.
- Click “Save” and your new profile picture will be set.
Alternatively, you can log into My Account (microsoft.com) from a web browser, too.
Mobile Phone – iOS
- Open the Teams app on iPhone.
- Tap on the profile icon in the upper left corner.
- Select account picture
- From the account page, you can glance through the information and tap on the Edit button below the picture.
- You can either use the default Camera app or the existing photos library to upload a new profile picture to Microsoft Teams.
Mobile Phone - Android
- Open Microsoft Teams on your Android device.
- Tap on the profile picture at the top.
- Tap on your Teams name and select “Edit Image”.
- Select “Open photo library” to choose a picture from your device.
- Upload the image to change your profile picture.
Please note that changing your profile picture on one platform may not reflect instantly on other Teams apps. You may need to restart the app to see the updated display picture.
Travel Reminders
Employees are expected to make air travel reservations fourteen (14) days or more, prior to the travel date whenever possible to secure the best price. Exceptions should only be the result of urgent field issues, short notice from a key customer or partner or a Current management request.
Have a question about our Travel Policy? Current-Travel-and-Living-Policy.pdf (currentlighting.com).
Global Holiday Awareness
At Current, our global team spans multiple time zones and continents. Embracing our diverse holidays is key to promoting inclusivity and work-life balance.
Canada Day - July 1st
Canada Day marks the anniversary of the confederation, celebrating Canadian history, culture, and unity. This festive day is filled with parades, fireworks, and a deep sense of national pride.
US Independence Day - July 4th
Independence Day in the United States commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This day celebrates freedom and the nation's founding values with fireworks, barbecues, and patriotic displays.
Tips for a Respectful Global Workplace:
- Check Out-of-Office Notices: Avoid interruptions by checking notifications.
- Use "Delay Delivery": Schedule emails to arrive at a convenient time.
Culture of Service Focus Group Results
Have you had a chance to look at the results from our recent Focus Groups on creating a culture of service? A takeaway was the emphasis on two key words: Listening and Communication.
Active listening and effective communication were highlighted as crucial competencies required to deliver service.
In the Service Culture section of our Learning Channel, you’ll find resources and tips on how to enhance these skills. From techniques to improve your communication clarity to strategies for active listening, this section is designed to help you excel in your interactions with customers. Dive into the Learning Channel and explore how you can implement these insights to boost our service quality.
What kind of content would you like to see in the Service Culture section? Your feedback is invited: learning@Currentlighting.com. Ready to dive in? Explore the Learning Channel here
Discover the Mental Wellness Hub & Win Prizes
Have you checked out our new Mental Wellness Hub? It's your go-to spot for mindfulness tips, stress management tools, and a quick mental recharge.
Take the Mental Wellness Trivia Contest for a chance to win cool prizes while boosting your mental health knowledge. Explore, engage, and win.
Celebrating Father's Day
Montreal
Fathers at the LaChine site enjoyed a delicious BBQ party. A stage with live performances by the talented members of the team garnered fun prizes!
Tijuana
In Tijuana fathers enjoyed delicious food, fun activities and received a gift for this special day.
Greenville
To celebrate Greenville Dads, sweet treats were served where “do-nut” waste was a delicious invitation for doughnuts!
Acuna
To honor and appreciate everything dads do, Acuna celebrated this day with a great raffle.
Hendersonville
Fathers at the Hendersonville site enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship, ice cream and entered drawings. Congratulations to Jon Buckner, Jeremy Frady, and Dana Anders for winning.
That’s all for this week!
We are thankful for the many contributions. The next currently is scheduled for distribution 07/09/2024
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