Important in My Work Life
What is important in my work life? I love to come to work every day because of the people. What’s important? Spending time with talented, motivated, compassionate kids. They keep me on my toes. I teach and I learn every day.
Favorite Book
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Dream Vacation
Italy
Drink of Choice
Manhattan
Important in My Work Life
Mentoring staff and seeing them use their strengths to develop creative project strategies. Learning new things to further our project goals. Seeing staff grow with the company and bring in their outside interests and passions.
Favorite Book
Give and Take by Adam Grant
Dream Vacation
Italy
Drink of Choice
Gin and tonic
Important in My Work Life
The best thing about consulting is that the opportunities for personal and professional growth are endless. Every client or assignment presents new challenges which require teamwork, innovation, and creativity. Solving problems for clients provides me with a great sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Favorite Book
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Dream Vacation
Bora Bora
Drink of Choice
Bloody Mary
Important in My Work Life
What is important in my work life is working with a team of people who are always striving to produce the best product possible, while constantly learning and having fun!
Favorite Book
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Dream Vacation
Ireland
Drink of Choice
Old Fashioned
Important in My Work Life
Do what you love and you will never have to work a day in your life!
Favorite Book
Women's Murder Club collection by James Patterson
Dream Vacation
San Juan, Puerto Rico (or anywhere where the beach is my backyard)
Drink of Choice
Water during the week & vodka soda with a splash of cranberry on the weekends
Important in My Work Life
I work with a helpful and friendly group of individuals, everyday provides new opportunities to learn and grow; and knowing I am doing my part to help clean up the environment are just a few of the important things in my work life. Orion has already changed my life in so many positive ways and I am so excited to grow with this company.
Favorite Book
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Dream Vacation
Backpacking Europe or a month exploring a National Park
Drink of Choice
Grapefruit Negroni
Important in My Work Life
I value clear expectations, good communication, and a supportive environment where I can do reliable, purposeful work and continue to grow.
Favorite Book
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Dream Vacation
Greece
Drink of Choice
Iced water
Important in My Work Life
My core philosophy on improving your soil logging technique is to play with as much soil as possible.
Favorite Book
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller and Growth of the Soil by Knut Hamsun
Dream Vacation
Galapagos Islands
Drink of Choice
Anything fermented
Important in My Work Life
Being able to constantly learn from the experienced engineers and geologists in our company is important to me.
Favorite Book
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Dream Vacation
Backpacking across Europe
Drink of Choice
Water on the weekdays and tequila on the weekends
Important in My Work Life
Collaborating with amazing individuals to provide innovative solutions for environmental needs.
Favorite Book
From Here to Eternity by James Jones and Southern California Roadside Geology
Dream Vacation
Camping in Patagonia
Drink of Choice
Gin & Tonic with a splash of lemon
Important in My Work Life
Orion continually supports the advancement of its employees in both their personal lives and professional careers.
Important in My Work Life
The important parts of my work life at Orion are constantly learning from experienced engineers and being able to bring my diverse science background to the company. It’s important to me to work in an environment where I am continually challenged and where my opinion is highly valued.
Favorite Book
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
Dream Vacation
Over-water bungalow in Bora Bora
Drink of Choice
Beer, favorites include any and all sours from Russian River
Important in My Work Life
The opportunity to challenge yourself and learn from those challenges is a valuable thing. The more you learn, the more you'll grow.
Favorite Book
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Dream Vacation
A journey across Japan or New Zealand
Drink of Choice
Kona Coffee/Beer
Important in My Work Life
Being able to continually learn from new projects and my peers in a supportive, fun environment.
Favorite Book
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Dream Vacation
Foodie tour through Japan
Drink of Choice
Mango passion fruit tea with boba and lychee jelly
Important in My Work Life
Learning something new.
Favorite Book
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Dream Vacation
Staying beach side in the tropics
Drink of Choice
Lemonade
Important in My Work Life
It is important to collaborate and laugh with others at work!
Favorite Book
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
Dream Vacation
Morocco
Drink of Choice
Lemonade