Talents:   Computers, Auto-Mechanics
Hobbies:  Home Improvement,  Playing the Guitar
Favorite Movie:  Avatar
EOY Take-Home Prize:  $1,000  (Wal-Mart gift cards)
Contributions:
Since joining the Namifiers team in August 2008, Tim has demonstrated an excellent reliability with every workload he has been given.  He has proactively improved the efficiency and contribution margin of the Laser Engraving Line by reducing waste, operating at low error rate, and by prolonging the life of our laser equipment with regular maintenance and cleaning.

Q&A with Tim Hulse:
In your opinion, what does it take to be the Employee of the Year?
A good attitude, vision for the company, and the expectation to do better today than you did yesterday.
How have you been able to make a difference in your area?
I took what was given me and expanded upon it.  I stay on top of all the orders that run through my line, I have taken the initiative to develop some products, and I have kept my area and equipment very clean.  That last item has been significant because our laser engravers run a lot better than they used to and they will end up lasting a lot longer.
What do you enjoy most about working at Namifiers?
Being able to work with my wife, Lisa, and having that general atmosphere of friendship here at work.
In what ways have you grown from your experience here at Namifiers?
I have a shy personality, working here has given me opportunities to interact with co-workers and improve on my skills in communication, delegation, and overall problem solving.
What are you going to do with all those gift cards?
Buy groceries and a new office chair for my home computer.

Industry News:
Utah Business magazine has selected Namifiers founder, Bryan Welton Jr, for their upcoming feature piece “Top 40 Under 40″, which will honor the state’s most accomplished young business owners.  The article will release in the February issue, and an awards reception will be held for all the honorees later that month.

We are deeply grateful for the hard work and positive changes that were implemented last year. More than ever before, we are excited to carry forward the kind of culture and attitude that will further actuate our company’s mission:

We are the global industry leader of
identification products. Service, quality
and price define our commitment to the client.

We enjoy a high level of job satisfaction
by seizing opportunities for growth
and exceeding personal expectations.

We efficiently manufacture
a vast array of quality products
to fulfill all client needs.

We master superior customer
service skills to enhance client
satisfaction and retention.

We convert our competitors
into clients through principles
of efficiency and feasibility.

The points of emphasis summarize our collective commitment to being and doing our very best in 2010.  We ask every Namifier to champion these ideals, this year and beyond, and to do it with the customer in mind.  Every customer we impress for the good will return to take care of us.
Happy 2010 everyone!