YesVideo Spotlight – Shelly Washington

There are a lot of hardworking YesVideo employees making sure your personal memories are well taken care of. Through our YesVideo Employee Spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to those individuals so that you can to get to know them and gain a little insight into their personal story.

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Shelly Washington, Customer Care Supervisor – YesVideo Norcross, GA Facility

“Shelly has been a pleasure to work with and always brings enthusiasm into the workplace!” – Kathy, Customer Service Manager

How long have you been with YesVideo?
I have been with YesVideo for 11 months – July 22nd will officially make it a year. Hopefully Kathy, my boss sitting next to me, will have a gift for me, a raise, and flowers – it’ll be a one year anniversary celebration.

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Tell us about your favorite work related memory.
My work related memory has to be the situation I had with one of our customers. There was an issue with his order that made him very unhappy. I wanted to see what I could do, so I wrote to Michael our CEO explaining his story. Sure enough we went back into his order and solved every single issue he was unhappy with. He is now one of our most loyal customers. Not only does he still send us his media, but he even calls me to say hello. He actually sent a really big framed picture of himself so I could hang it on my wall! This was literally the best example of a negative turned into a positive.

Do you have a favorite activity outside of work?
Hosting parties. I love hosting parties! Being able to have some of your closest friends around you on any given night is never going to be a bad thing. The last one I had was a Girl’s Night in April, very spontaneous. We kept it simple with a lot of appetizers and wine, making it one of the best get-togethers I’ve had in a while. Nothing I love more than just being around people I enjoy.

What would people be surprised to find out about you?
There’s two of me – I have a twin and her name is Kelly. For the record, I am the oldest by 9 minutes and 40 seconds. It’s a big difference, I’m telling you.

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Who is who? Shelly (L) with twin sister Kelly (R) and their Mother

What is your life philosophy?
Work. Life. Balance. You have to have all this otherwise you go crazy. I think a lot of your success in life and overall happiness  is knowing how to balance everything you have. If you work too much and you have no social time – you don’t have balance and things will start going wrong. Work at work, and leave home at home.

Do you have a favorite type of cuisine?
Yes, sushi. I can eat it every day.

What would you say to someone who is just starting to learn about YesVideo?
We truly care about all the videos and film we receive and do our very best to make our customer’s happy. We speak directly with customers on a daily basis, hearing them tell stories about their media like “this movie was important because …” or “that photo was taken when …”, so we’re happy to offer any support toward their memories. We understand that preserving them is really important because we help build your legacy to live on for generations and generations.

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Everyone at our YesVideo facility in Norcross, GA  is lucky to have you Shelly – we hope you visit us in California soon!

YESography – Kailone “Tyrone” Moega

There are a lot of hardworking YesVideo employees making sure your personal memories are well taken care of. Through our YesVideo Employee Spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to those individuals so that you can to get to know them and gain a little insight into their personal story.

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Kailone (Tyrone), YesVideo Direct Order Entry Crew

“When I first met Kailone, I was afraid of him because of how tall and stern he looked. But it turns out he’s a big sweetheart with a wonderful sense of humor. There’s never dull moment working with him.”

– Sherill, YesVideo Direct Order Entry Crew

How long have you been with YesVideo?
I’ve been with YesVideo for 4-years. My cousin Samantha worked with the company and told me there was an opening, so I jumped at the opportunity. Since starting here I’ve worked several departments from video to slides, eventually leading me to direct online orders. I’ve been in this position for almost 3 years.

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What is your favorite work related memory?
Our department lunches. The department I work in is very small, 5-10 people at most, and over time we’ve become really close. Everyday for lunch a small bunch of us get together in the break room to chit chat about anything and everything non-work related and make the most of our down time. We eat together as a family, we laugh together as a family, we work together as a family.

What would people be surprised to find out about you?
I play(ed) the violin. We had a class field trip to see a performance of the San Jose Symphony and at the moment I said “I want to do that,” so I did. I signed up through the music program at school and played in an orchestra from 3rd grade to my senior year in high school.

Do you have a life philosophy?
Live each day as if it were your last. There was a time in my family where we lost someone almost every month over a six-month period, and only then it hit me time is short. It may be a cliche, but truth is you never know when certain moments will be your last.

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What is your life’s passion?
Volleyball. My entire family plays volleyball and to this day we have weekly family/friend matches, so it was something I picked up growing up. The game is such a part of my family history that it’s not even about playing or competing, but has become a way for me to relax and get my mind off things.

What would you say to someone who is just starting to learn about YesVideo?
Save your memories, they’re worth re-living.

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We loved hearing your stories Kailone a.k.a. Tyrone, we’re very lucky to have you on the YesVideo team!

YesVideo Employee Spotlight: Adriana Garcia

There are a lot of hardworking YesVideo employees making sure your personal memories are well taken care of. Through our YesVideo Employee Spotlight, we’d like to introduce you to those individuals so that you can to get to know them and gain a little insight into their personal story.

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Adriana, YesVideo Production Crew – Order Entry

“When I first met Adriana, I was nervous to talk to her because she was always so focused when doing her orders. Fast forward several months, and now we talk everyday and share some of best laughs from random conversations or some silly joke. I honestly can’t imagine working here and not having her sit next to me.”
– Alex, YesVideo Production Crew

How long have you been with YesVideo?
9 months, and counting.

And tell us a little bit about what you do.
I work Order Entry in the film department. Basically, when you send in your film reels, I check to make sure your order is correct, enter it into our system, and get it sorted before it begins the transfer process.

What would you say to someone who is just starting to learn about YesVideo?
Cherish your memories, and I mean that in a basic sense. Time flies by so quickly and you never know what you’ll forget or remember over time.
employee spotlight Adriana quote 3Since working here, I’ve been so surprised by how much things (technology, cars, clothes) have changed from the 1930’s to now – especially since it was a time since before I was born and will never experience. The film reels themselves are so out of date that I’m surprised people have them at all. Same with VHS tapes, with all the technology we have now from iPhone’s to digital cameras, it’s funny to see people send in footage that require old school devices. But yeah, cherish your memories.

What would people be surprised to find out about you?
I sew! I took sewing classes for 4 years and actually find it very relaxing. It’s not just a hobby: I altered my bridesmaid dresses for my wedding, make sweaters/pajamas for my son all the time, and fix blankets and throw pillows. Give me a sewing machine and I can do anything!

Is there anything that inspires you?
Adriana Quote 1My son. Life can be so hard sometimes where personal struggles and stress of life just get to me, but my baby makes me want to keep on pushing through. He makes me want to be a better person, a better mother, and a better friend.

Share with us your life philosophy?
Live day by day and make sure to enjoy every moment with family and friends. Life is short.

What is your favorite type of cuisine and/or dish?
OMG I just love food in general. I love barbeque, barbeque is so good. I went to Mississippi and Missouri one summer to visit my grandmother and literally ate barbeque, with all the sides, the entire time. It was the best food trip I’ve had.

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Me and my little sister.

Thanks for all your hard work and being such a friendly addition to the YesVideo family, Adriana!