Have you ever went through a drive-through line and hoped that a certain person would be working to take your order? I do … and it is Josh Roberts. Josh has been working at the Brooklyn Park McDonald’s on Ritchie Highway for eight years. He is always pleasant and gets my order right every single time. I know what you might be thinking—how can they get it wrong now that they have the digital screens that come up to recap your order. This was before they installed them, but even now Josh has a great speaking voice that is clear and easy to understand and makes for a pleasant experience. Some …
If you walk into the Ferndale Royal Farms in mid-morning on most weekdays, you likely have noticed a hard-working man named Woody. Woody Harvey is part of Opportunity Builders Inc. (OBI), which is an organization that provides vocational training and employment services for adults with developmental disabilities. They provide his transportation to and from work. The Severn resident has been working at Royal Farms for three years doing more than just cleaning up. You may see him preparing the coffee bar or emptying and refilling the trash cans. He does whatever is needed of him and does it …
Have you ever known someone to ‘hustle’ while working on the job? Some take their time or are extremely slow, but there are some that can run circles around others. I know the latter who is a hard worker with pep in his step. Weldon "Pat" Dungan from Glen Burnie works at Food Lion in Burwood Plaza. Perhaps you’ve seen him bagging your groceries or handing you a shopping cart. He is retired from NSA after 36 years of service and is now working part-time at this grocery store for almost seven years. Dungan does a little bit of everything that is needed in the store such as bagging, cleaning the…
In the era of social networking, we get to peek into the lives of many people. Lately, I have noticed how many keep posting how much they dislike Monday and cannot wait until Friday since they are not happy at their workplace. If you think about it … who really loves their job? Chrissy Eckhardt from Linthicum loves what she does and it shows. She works at Elliott Family Dentistry as a dental hygienist and is always eager to educate and inform those around her about the importance of oral hygiene on and off duty. One of her patients said she enjoys coming to have her teeth cleaned and always …
This month, Patch continues to spotlight those who have a sense of pride in their work ethic and strive for their best performance. Meet Michael Villa, who has been working for Liberty Tax Service for the last three years. That’s right—he is the one dressed up like the Statue of Liberty dancing around on the corner of 16th Avenue and Ritchie Highway in Brooklyn Park. I was shocked when learned that Michael is 50 years old and has more stamina than those doing it who are half his age. To me, Michael is the only one who stands out that represents that company. Hopping, skipping, jumping and …
Taking pride in your work is something that is hard to come by these days. People seem to work just for the sake of working to get a paycheck and nothing more. That is why Patch is spotlighting those who have a sense of pride in their work ethic and strive for their best performance. Meet Gordon Collins, a waiter and a cook for the past three years at Bill Bateman’s Bistro II in Glen Burnie, who recently served me a meal. It’s no wonder he worked his way from dishwasher, to barback and eventually happy hour cook and server. "I want to treat others the way I want to be treated. When I go out …
