Friday, August 25, 2017

Staff Spotlight: August 2017: Martin Gariepy


Staff Spotlight: Martin Gariepy


Martin has worked for McFadden's for 17 years.  In his own words: McFaddens is a great place to work for entrepreneur  that want to develop a successful career.

What are your favorite songs that you rock out to when nobody else is listening? Quelles sont vos chansons préférés quand personne d’autre n’écoute?
I Bleed It Out, Linkin Park


What was your first concert and first record, tape or CD that you ever owned? Quel était votre premier concert et votre premier disque/CD/cassette?
Bryan Adam at 14 years old!


What was your first job? Quel était votre premier emploi?
Landscaping et 14 year old again!


What’s the worst haircut you ever had? Quelle est la pire coupe de cheveux que vous avez jamais eu?
Anthony Mitchael Hall in Weird Science!


What’s the craziest thing on your bucket list? Quelle est la chose la plus folle de votre liste de choses à faire avant de mourir?
Trip to Mica Heli skiing
 

What’s a weird fact you happen to know? Quel est un fait étrange que vous connaissez?
I can stop hiccups to my wife
 

What show on Netflix did you last binge? Quelle émission Netflix avez vous regardé en dernier?
The Walking Dead
 

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know? Qu'est-ce que vous pensez que les gens seraient surpris de savoir à propos de vous?
Coca-Cola collector
 

What food could you not live without? Quelle nourriture ne pourriez vous pas vivre sans?
A good Burger!
 

What interesting skill do you want to learn? Quelle compétence intéressante voulez-vous apprendre?
Drum player
 

What do you never leave the house without ? San quoi ne quittez-vous  jamais la maison?
Sunglasses
 

If you had a boat, what would you name it? Si vous aviez un bateau, comment est-ce vous l’appelleriez?
Memory Maker
 

If you could only eat at one restaurant forever, what restaurant would it be? Si vous pouviez seulement manger dans un restaurant pour toujours, quel restaurant serait-ce?
Primi Piatti
 

If you wrote a book, what would it be called?
Staying Positive in Life
 

If you could be one superhero, which superhero would you be? Si vous pouviez être un super-héros (une super-héroïne), quel super-héros (quelle super-héroïne) serait-ce?
Iron Man
 

If you could turn the ocean into a liquid other than water, which one would you pick? Si vous pouviez transformer l'océan en un liquide autre que l'eau, quel liquide choisiriez-vous?
Fresh water that everyone can drink
 

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, which song would you pick? Si vous pouviez seulement écouter une chanson pour le reste de votre vie, quelle chanson choisiriez-vous?
Fragile by Sting
 

What’s the greatest bit of advice a mentor has given you? Quel est le meilleur conseil qu'un mentor vous a donné?
Don't ever Presume!


What technology innovation made the most impact on your life? Quelle innovation technologique a eu le plus d'impact sur votre vie?
GPS
 

What is one important skill every person should have? Quelle est une compétence importante que chaque personne devrait avoir?
Patience!
 

How would your friends describe you? Comment vos ami(e)s vous décriraient-ils(elles)?
Generous, Always on the go, Always ready to help
 

Name two things you consider yourself to be very good at. Nommez deux choses auxquelles vous vous considérez comme très bon(ne).
Skiing, Construction.
 

What is one word that you would use to describe your team? Quel est le mot que vous utiliseriez pour décrire votre équipe?
Knowledgeable
 

What is the most important personal attribute that you bring to your job? Quel est l'attribut personnel le plus important que vous apportez à votre travail?
Passing knowledge to others to help the team.
 

Describe yourself in 3 words. Décrivez-vous en 3 mots.
Caring, Generous, Energetic.
 

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress? Qu’aimez-vous faire pour soulager le stress?
Training, Construction, Hiking.
 

What is a recent book that you have enjoyed? Quel est un livre que vous avez apprécié récemment?
Thrive
 

Favourite Wurth Product. Produit préfére de Wurth.
Pitch and resin remover.  Do an awesome job on BBQ!!
 

Favourite McFadden’s Product. Produit préféré de McFaddens.
Columbia forest product veneers
 

The best thing about the McFadden’s Team. La meilleure chose à propos de l'équipe de McFaddens.
Prideness
 

How long have you been with McFadden’s? Depuis combine de temps travaillez vous pour McFaddens?
17 Years
 



Friday, August 4, 2017

Staff Spotlight: August 2017 Samuel Chan


Staff Spotlight Questions

What was your first job?
Dough master at Pizza Hut

What’s the worst haircut you ever had?
Shaved head

What’s the craziest thing on your bucket list?
Backpacking in Thailand

What’s something about you that people would be surprised to know?
When people find out that I have tattoos

What food could you not live without?
Chicken

What interesting skill do you want to learn?
Surfing

What do you never leave the house without ?
Gum

If you had a boat, what would you name it?
A & A

If you could only eat at one restaurant forever, what restaurant would it be?
Pho

If you could be one superhero, which superhero would you be?
Ultraman

If you could turn the ocean into a liquid other than water, which one would you pick?
Coffee

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, which song would you pick?
Canon In D

What’s the greatest bit of advice a mentor has given you?
Don’t stop when you are tired, stop when you are done!

What is one important skill every person should have?
Positive thinking

How would your friends describe you?
Long-winded

What is one word that you would use to describe your team?
Supportive

What is the most important personal attribute that you bring to your job?
Work Ethic

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Organized
Detail oriented
Perfectionism

What do you enjoy doing to relieve stress?
Muay Thai

Favourite Wurth Product
Wood Glide

Favourite McFadden’s Product
Panasphere

The best thing about the McFadden’s Team
Improved efficiency and productivity