Wow, looks like some time has passed since I updated this blog. Well, I have been keeping busy with my job atJ.P. Schwartz, Inc.
I feel very blessed to work for such a great company. What makes it great is the atmosphere and the beliefs of the company. When I started working with J.P. Schwartz, nearly 4 years ago, I felt that there was a genuine concern from the owner, John Schwartz, to provide a good place for people to work, that he was fair and honest, and he wanted to create something special with his company and provide a unique blend of service and relationship to the clients.
In the time I have worked with J.P. Schwartz, Inc. I have been given opportunities to improve on the skills I already had, and learn many new things as well. I have had the flexibility of being a mom and having a good job at the same time thanks to the understanding of my boss and the importance put on family by J.P. Schwartz, Inc. I have met great people and made friends that I imagine I will have for life through being a part of a small company such as this. This type of company and management are priceless.
Recently I have been able to delve deeper into accounting roles with doing payroll and payroll taxes for the company. I have learned to take a decision making role for the company in many instances. I enjoy getting to blog and write for the company. I have also made great contacts and built relationships with some of our vendors as well.
I am finding my job to be rewarding and am excited to continue this journey with J.P. Schwartz, Inc.
Of course, I have to add a plug for the company :) If you are in the Denver area and own a small/medium size business, consider J.P. Schwartz for your I.T. needs, I really believe you will be impressed with not only the great service, but also the amazing people!
Showing posts with label V.P. of Administration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label V.P. of Administration. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
V.P. of Administration
What is in a title? I am quickly learning a lot and yet not much all at the same time. (But it sounds impressive, doesn't it?) In June 2009 I had been working with J.P. Schwartz, Inc. for 2 years. Two years that flew by! I have done and learned so much in that time.
As I have said before, I wear many hats with this company. I do accounting, HR, marketing, web site updates, writing, proofreading, I contribute to making company decisions, setting company goals, and so on. So, in June, I accepted a position/title that is graced with V.P. in the name.
I basically do the same job I did before, but with higher expectation, more accountability, and more responsibility for the success or failure of this small company.
Indeed it has been more stressful, sure it has been longer hours, of course it came with a pay raise, but what I have found most interesting is that the title itself means very little. Many people I know put a lot of stock in their title at work, they derive some sort of personal worth or value from that title. I have learned that V.P. of something really is more of a reflection, or should be, of what really matters. What matters is that I care about the company, I care about it's success, I have become personally and emotionally involved in the company, I want to make decisions that are best for the company as a whole, I work hard to see the goals realized, I give 100%. This work ethic, this dedication is where I will find my value, and I will apply it to my family, my relationships, my faith, my hobbies; it is what I applied in my life that allowed me to run a 1/2 marathon, and accomplish personal goals.
I am thankful beyond belief for my job, for a great company, and a great boss. I am proud to work with J.P. Schwartz, and happy to give them my best, but I try not to get too hung up on the fact that I am the V.P. of Administration, even if it does sound pretty cool.
As I have said before, I wear many hats with this company. I do accounting, HR, marketing, web site updates, writing, proofreading, I contribute to making company decisions, setting company goals, and so on. So, in June, I accepted a position/title that is graced with V.P. in the name.
I basically do the same job I did before, but with higher expectation, more accountability, and more responsibility for the success or failure of this small company.
Indeed it has been more stressful, sure it has been longer hours, of course it came with a pay raise, but what I have found most interesting is that the title itself means very little. Many people I know put a lot of stock in their title at work, they derive some sort of personal worth or value from that title. I have learned that V.P. of something really is more of a reflection, or should be, of what really matters. What matters is that I care about the company, I care about it's success, I have become personally and emotionally involved in the company, I want to make decisions that are best for the company as a whole, I work hard to see the goals realized, I give 100%. This work ethic, this dedication is where I will find my value, and I will apply it to my family, my relationships, my faith, my hobbies; it is what I applied in my life that allowed me to run a 1/2 marathon, and accomplish personal goals.
I am thankful beyond belief for my job, for a great company, and a great boss. I am proud to work with J.P. Schwartz, and happy to give them my best, but I try not to get too hung up on the fact that I am the V.P. of Administration, even if it does sound pretty cool.
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