Our hearts go out to those individuals and communities affected by COVID-19. We wanted to let everyone know that Tee Jay Service Company is still committed to providing the best possible automatic door service to our customers. We are still performing full job duties and have individuals in the office to take your calls.
If anything changes, we will make sure to update this post.
We believe it is important to recap the best ways to contact our company. In our industry there are multiple levels of importance that we evaluate every time we get a service call. Whether it be an emergency or a quick fix, our service managers are constantly evaluating the best way to meet all our customers’ needs in a timely fashion.
Therefore, we are going to discuss the best ways to contact the person you need to speak with here at Tee Jay Service.
By far the fastest way to talk with someone is by calling us at 630-406-1406. Please make it clear whether you are looking for a quote/estimate or looking to place a service call. Now you are probably thinking what the difference is between the two. Here is the difference. If there is an immediate problem with your door you need to place a service call. If you are looking to replace doors or are calling for a larger project, you need to talk with a salesperson for a quote. Either way you need to have your building address ready so our service administrator can put you in contact with the correct person.
If you do not have time to make a phone call, we have a contact us form on the homepage of our website that you fill out and it will be sent directly to us. However, keep in mind that there may be a one-two day delay in us responding to your request.
You can also contact us on Facebook via messenger or by posting on our page. The page is checked multiple times daily so we will see your message or post within a few hours. We will make sure to message you directly once we see the post so we can gather your contact information.
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Name: Alyssa Colvin
Title: Production Assistant
Job Description: Prepare signed jobs for production, Keep job status’ up to date, Process in-bound and out-bound freight, Keep stock parts inventory currant, Order parts
Fun Fact: I prefer the woods and forests over anywhere else.
Favorite Quote: “I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions” – Augusten Burroughs
What is something that inspires you everyday: Building a life for my future family that I can be proud of.
One of the many moving parts in a sales or marketing role is making time to network with prospective clients. Here at TJS we have annual trade shows that we always go to, so we can reconnect with our clients and make sure all of their automatic door needs are being met. Take a look below to see which trade shows we will be attending!
March 2nd-3rd – ASA Chicago Construction Expo & Safety Conference
March 17th-19th – LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo
May 7th-8th – HESNI Annual Conference & Exhibition
We hope to see you there!
This week’s employee spotlight is on Hunter! Take a look below to learn a little more about him.
Name: Hunter Seierstad
Title: Software Development Manager
Job Description: I develop and manage the software our company uses to accomplish daily tasks.
Fun Fact: I have two dogs that I adopted this summer with my fiancé. Their names are Tucker and Remi.
Favorite Quote: “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” – Marcus Aurelius
What is something that inspires you everyday: Wanting to be a better person for those I love and the people around me every day. When I look back on my life I want to know that I did all that I could to be the best version of myself.
Every business is unique in its culture. The format of a day in the life of a typical employee depends not only on the culture of the office but also what industry you are in. TJS is, like its name, in the service industry. Meaning customers are relying on us to get the job done no matter what. Look below to see what a day in the life is like here at TJS.
7:00 AM – Majority of our office is present in the office by this time Monday-Friday. The employees here currently are the accounting department, service managers and administrators, HR, and about half of the sales staff. Our service techs are out on the road and usually heading to their first job site if they are not already there. This is also the time our phone lines open, so we are busy right from the get-go!
8:00 AM – This is when the rest of our sales staff arrives. We now have a full office that is hustling, and our field techs are well into their first jobs.
9:25 AM – This is our first break of the day! If the weather is nice some employees will go for a 10-minute walk or make breakfast in the break room.
11:00 AM – The staff that arrived at 7AM is halfway through their workday, lunch is on everyone’s brain, and the completion of tasks continues.
12:00 AM – It is FINALLY lunch time!
12:30 PM – Lunch is over and it is back to work for the rest of the afternoon!
3:30 PM – The staff that arrived at 7 AM will go home.
4:30 PM – The staff that arrived at 8 AM will go home and the phones will stop ringing. Some employees will stay late so they can get to some paperwork that they were not able to during the day.
One of the first things you learn about a business is what they stand for. They typically post a lot about it on social media and a lot of businesses paint their values on their office walls. The goal of this is so that employees are constantly reminded of why they are working so hard. Therefore, if you are noticing a lack of employee engagement it may be time to revamp your core values or remind your employees what they are. Look below for tips on how to proudly display your company’s core values.
Put It on A Sign
There are so many options for customizable signs these days, there is no excuse to not have your company’s mantra displayed! Even if you don’t want to display your company mantra every day the board linked below allows you to be creative with what you want your employees to hear.
Start with It at Team Meetings
All team meetings should start with how your company is achieving your core values. One of our values here is hard work. In our quarterly newsletter and our company meetings we make sure to highlight the larger jobs we have done so that employees understand hard work pays off and that upper management recognizes it. This also helps employees become dialed in on the company’s mission.
Today we will be turning the spotlight on Trisha Williams! To find out more about her keep reading below.
Name: Trisha Williams
Title: Human Resources Manager
Job Description: Maintains and enhances the organization’s human resources by planning, implementing and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs and practices.
Fun Fact: I am originally from Ft. Myers, Florida.
Favorite Quote: We worry about tomorrow like it’s promised.
Something that inspires me every day: My Husband and kids.
One of the best ways to improve your leadership skills is by reading about other’s leadership experience. We are constantly seeing TED Talks, discussion panels, and YouTube videos discussing one topic that can be approached in so many different ways. Whether you are already a leader or looking to become a better one, we have listed our three favorite books to help you home in on your leadership skills.
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
This book is perfect for your newbie leader. Perhaps you are interviewing for a management position or you realize your method of leadership is not working like you would have hoped. Sinek takes you to square one and simply has you pondering the following question: Why are you doing this? This is a basic leadership question most leaders cannot ask and can answer your questions as to why you might be failing as a leader. If you would like to purchase the book, there is a link below!
Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers From Everyone Else by Geoff Colvin
For anyone doubting themselves and saying that they cannot do something because they do not have the talent…read this book. Colvin proposes that people actually have to work hard to achieve their talent. And that if you work hard, you can achieve anything you want. Amazon link below!
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
We see Simon Sinek appear on our list once again with this underrated book talking about leaders and how they should put themselves last. We believe this is one of the best leadership books because it is the icing on the cake to any person who is finishing building their leadership skills. The link is below to figure out what eating last really means to be a leader.
Starting every Monday, we will be doing an employee spotlight! We want you to get to know us a little better and be able to know the people you are working with when you do business with TJS. The first person you will be meeting is me! The person behind the blogs. Look below to find out what I do here at TJS and some fun facts about my life.
Name: Jillian Jungels
Job Title: Marketing Coordinator
Job Description: A fun way to describe what I do is I keep the company’s brand in check and make sure we are portraying the best and most honest image we can to our customers. Whether it be through our website, business cards, or social media I am there to make sure the correct message is portrayed. Daily I check our social media page, write blogs for the week, make email lists, and try to imagine what questions our customers could be asking. I also help the sales team find and attend networking events.
Fun Fact: I am obsessed with true crime TV shows and documentaries. The last one I watched was the Aaron Hernandez documentary, but I watch Criminal Minds, the show, almost every day.
Favorite Quote: “Even if it was going to end in heartbreak, wouldn’t it still be worth it?” I use this as a reminder that there is always a chance for heartbreak and tragedy in the world we live in, so I need to show love to the people I care about every day because there is no guarantee of tomorrow.
Something that inspires you every day: My future.
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