July's Employees of the Month at Strategic
Every month, the employees at Strategic Communications are given the opportunity to acknowledge exemplary colleagues within or outside their department. Three individuals were chosen by their coworkers for their commitment to customer service, perseverance in the face of challenges, and can-do attitudes!
Amanda Brant-Christopher | Partner Alliance Manager
• How long have you worked for Strategic Communications?
I’ve started working at Strategic Communications in October 2023.
• What is the best career lesson you've learned so far?
Be kind and motivate others! We spend just as much time together as we do with our families so make someone have a great day! Also have passion for the work you do!
• What is the one thing, you can’t live without?
My kids and a margarita!
• What has been your biggest accomplishment on our team?
Building out our partner team and getting some great momentum with key partners
• If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
Celine Dion because she brings back great living room singing memories of my mother!
• What is your current favorite TV Show, Podcast, or Book that you’d like to share with the world?
Modern Family- old but a go to classic for me
Jordan Dunn | Accounts Payable
• How long have you worked for Strategic Communications?
I started on July 31, 2023.
• What is your favorite project that you've worked on at Strategic?
I don't have a favorite. Enjoy them all the same.
• What does your dream vacation look like?
Would love to wake up anywhere with no plans.
• Who is your favorite musical artist, and what was the first concert you attended?
My favorite musical artist Whitney Houston, and my 1st concert was in Vegas 2024 and saw Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland
• How would your family, friends, or coworkers describe you in three words?
Friendly, Helpful, Positive
• What is your current favorite TV Show, Podcast, or Book that you’d like to share with the world?
Law & Order SVU or Chicago PD
Collin Palmer | Software Developer
• How long have you worked for Strategic Communications?
Around 9 Years
• What was your background prior to Strategic?
Before Strategic, I was a student at Eastern High School, and received 3 years of Programming experience in Java, JavaScript, and C#, as well as Computer Repair, Security, and Networking fundamentals.
• What aspect of your job do you find the most rewarding or fulfilling?
In my opinion, the most satisfying part of my job is when you’ve been wracking your brain for hours, trying to meet a goal, and that second that you make a breakthrough, everything starts to fall into place.
• What is the best career lesson you have learned so far?
The best career lesson that I’ve taken to heart so far is: Never give up. Things may seem difficult now, but stick with it, see it through, and everything will feel so much more rewarding when the dust clears.
• Outside of work what are you passionate about?
After work, I enjoy Watching Netflix, playing Video Games, Photography, listening to music, and learning new things.
• What is your current favorite TV Show, Podcast, or Book that you’d like to share with the world?
My favorite show currently is between “The Last Kingdom” and I’ve been trying to catch up on “Critical Role”. Really anything with a compelling story has a good chance to catch my attention though!
• What is something that people may not know about you?
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved animals, and have had a lot of unique encounters with them, including a young serval, a white Bengal tiger cub, a wild hummingbird (long story), and even a wild Red Fox!
