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Welcome to the Wimmer Watercooler Newsletter blog connection for February 23, 2023. Dive into more details regarding our teammates, what's happening in the company, and more!
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In this blog post, you will find:
- Solutions Spotlights: Kaylyn Sneathen & Derrick Williams
- Charity Focus: Noah Blank for Out & Equal
- Event Recap: Wimmer Winter Wonderland Photo Contest
Meet our September Solution Spotlights
Kaylyn Sneathen
Digital Marketing Manager
Seattle, Washington USA
Kaylyn works in Wimmer Solutions' Marketing Department under Professional Services. With degrees and experience in IT and Marketing, Kaylyn assists with a wide range of projects, including: digital asset creation, online design and development, and internal and external communications such as newsletters, email campaigns, and social media handling. She describes herself as a "creative that can lean into any business need."
"I wear quite a few hats when it comes to online creation for business development. I enjoy working on interaction and experience design the most, due to its use of data and user testing to create the perfect intuitive layout for technology. At the core of interaction design is a thorough knowledge of psychology and the ability to anticipate and build around users' needs, which I find fascinating."
Overall, Kaylyn enjoys being a creative that supports problem solving through design, development, and technical knowledge. She looks forward to helping Wimmer Solutions develop more online solutions that they can proudly display.
Outside of work, Kaylyn is someone that likes to stay on the move. She can be found at the gym most nights, where she and her husband, Jerrett, powerlift (non-competitively). If not in the gym, you can find her skiing or hiking, depending on the season. You can see her hiking buddy and havapoo pup, Roux, in her above photo (She noted that he usually ends up being carried, but he still enjoys their outdoor adventuring from the comfort of his backpack carrier.) When it's time to relax, Kaylyn loves to grab a book and dive into it for an adventure where she can let her own legs rest.
Some of Kaylyn other interests include:
- Traveling
- Cooking (and eating! She enjoys trying new foods and restaurant exploring)
- Drawing and Painting
Thank you Kaylyn, for your handwork and creativity in Marketing. We are so happy to have you on our team!
👋 Join Kaylyn's network on LinkedIn---> Kaylyn's LinkedIn Profile
Derrick Williams
Cyber Security Project Manager
Atlanta, Georgia USA
Derrick's expertise is serving the enterprise by applying sound project management principles to cyber security and IT related projects. He has been with Wimmer Solutions for 1 year and 3 months at Weyerhaeuser, with an incredible track record. He was nominated for this Solution Spotlight with the descriptors of "High Quality Work" and "Team Player."
Derrick's passion and expertise for his work are clear to see, and he shared with us that he is proud that his daughter is following in his footsteps. She will be graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, majoring in Law, Counter Terrorism, and Cyber Security. When not working, Derrick is also passionate about volunteering at Good News Club, a weekly interdenominational Christian program for 5-to-12-year-old children featuring a Bible lesson, songs, memory verses, and games.
A few more of Derrick's interests:
- Reading
- Vertical Farming
- Ornamental Trees/Plants
🙌 See our post celebrating Derrick ---> Visit his LinkedIn Solutions Spotlight Post
Don’t forget to nominate your coworkers for Solution Spotlight! We want to know who needs to be acknowledged for the amazing work they do! >>>> Nominate a Wimmer Solutions Spotlight
February Charity Focus: Out & Equal
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Noah Blank is Wimmer Solutions' Consulting Business Manager for Professional Services. He nominated Out & Equal for this month's Charity Focus.
Out & Equal is the premier organization working exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality. Through their worldwide programs, Fortune 500 partnerships and annual Workplace Summit conference, they help LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all. Their goal is to transform workplaces, inspire leaders, and galvanize systemic change. Together, they hope to develop truly inclusive cultures—inside our workplaces and out.
Noah has utilized many of their resources in leadership positions in past companies to help promote and educate on DEI in the workplace. He states that Out & Equal provides great resources, in a non-biased way, to allow professionals to better communicate with each other on more personal issues.
"As an openly gay man and professional, I have had to be extremely cognizant of my surroundings and relationships in the workplace. I believe that you shouldn't have to be a different person at work than you are at home. This charity is so important to me because it provides meaningful resources, education, and progress to making workplaces more equitable and inclusive to all people, whether it be their sexual orientation, race, religion, etc. Empowering companies to recognize their diversity and support their employees is so critical in today's world and this charity makes a significant different for companies of all sizes across the world."
Out & Equal partners with some of the country's largest companies, agencies, and organizations to promote workplace equality, specific to the LQBTQ+ community. Out & Equal provides executive leadership development, comprehensive DE&I training and advisory, and professional networking opportunities that build inclusive and welcoming work environments.
Thank you for the amazing resource, Noah, and we are happy to be donating to Out & Equal in your name. We love the nomination for Out & Equal, and the ability to learn about more ways to improve Wimmer's DEI initiatives.
We highly recommend taking a look at Out & Equal's amazing Resource collection >>>
Feel like donating? Visit the Out & Equal Donation Page >>>
Event Recap | Wimmer Winter Wonderland Photo Contest
Our Winter 2023 Photo Contest was a success! We loved seeing everyone's photos of what a 'Winter Wonderland" meant to them at this time of the year.
We had an amazing turnout, with 14 photos submitted and 38 voters participating! Congratulations to our winners:
1st Place: Laura Miranda
Laura and her wife, Annalise, love skiing together. This picture captured them at the top of Crystal Mountain, looking over Rainier Mountain in Washington, USA.
2nd Place - It was a Tie! Jaidee Adriano & Jediah Hipolito
Tie Winner for 2nd Place: Jaidee Adriano - She titled her photo, "Under the Sea - Boracay Philippines"
Tie Winner for 2nd Place: Jediah Hipolito - She titled her photo, "Baguio City, PH at 14C :)"
3rd Place: Andrew Cordero
In his photo, Andrew and his wife, Kaye, are at Mt. Ruapehu, located in New Zealand. He stated that they were supposed to ski while on their vacation, but it was more ice than snow and very cold!
