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SQ Employee News: November 2024

Date: November 18, 2024

SQ Employee Newsletter - November 2024

Thanksgiving Wishes from Stratosphere Quality

On behalf of everyone at Stratosphere Quality, we would like to extend warm Thanksgiving wishes to all our employees!
Our associates in Canada celebrated their day of thanks on October 14th. We hope you all had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying the company of loved ones.

In the U.S., we will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28th. As a reminder, all eligible SQ employees will receive two days off—Thursday, November 28th, and Friday, November 29th. We hope you are able to use this time to travel if needed and enjoy some well-deserved rest with friends and family.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the hard work and dedication each of you brings to Stratosphere Quality every day. Your commitment does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do.

We hope you are able to use this time to relax and make wonderful memories with family and friends

Employee Spotlight: Jamie Lee

This month, we are excited to introduce Jamie Lee, a hardworking, positive, and collaborative asset to the Stratosphere Quality (SQ) team. Jamie has been with us for four years, steadily advancing through different roles and currently serving as the Scheduler for Honda South.
Jamie began her journey with Stratosphere Quality in Honda South Carolina, working in the Parts Quality Department as a line call. She later transitioned to an administrative role.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys spending quality time with her two children, Colton and McKinley and is always eager to travel to new places. Her adventurous spirit benefits her both in and out of the workplace.

Before joining Stratosphere Quality, Jamie managed two hotel properties. She learned about SQ through a friend and decided to take a leap of faith—and we’re so glad she did!

Jamie is committed to fostering a structured yet family-oriented work environment. Her goal is to ensure that everyone arrives at work with a positive, can-do attitude. Reflecting on her career, Jamie shares, “When you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life. I enjoy meeting new people, facing new challenges, and helping others whenever I can.” This mindset has driven her success and growth within the company.

For those new to Stratosphere Quality, Jamie’s advice is to “look alive and stay busy.” She firmly believes that with determination, anything is possible. Jamie emphasizes the importance of open communication for growth and encourages employees to ask questions and embrace challenges. Her message to newcomers is to strive to improve every day.

If Jamie had a magic wand, she would ensure that all animals—regardless of their kind—had a safe home, food every day, and all the love in the world. In her ideal world, there would be no stray animals going hungry.

Thank you, Jamie, for sharing your story with us! Your dedication and hard work have made a significant impact at Stratosphere Quality, and we’re proud of your journey. We look forward to seeing you continue to grow and make a difference. Please join us in congratulating Jamie Lee on her achievements and commitment!

Recipes

Do you have a favorite recipe from your childhood, a recipe for a dish that everyone wants you to bring to a pitch in, or maybe a favorite from online? We would love for you to share your special recipes with us!

Send them in to sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com

Cranberry Brie Bites

Provided by: Claire Theobald, Intern, Corporate Office

10 and 15 Year Anniversaries

10-Year Service Awards

Jennifer Stacey – Dayton Staff
Tyrone Allen – Marysville Production

5 Year Anniversaries

Emily Littleton – Lexington Production
Kristin Suarez – Payroll
Natalie Watkins – Honda Georgia Production
Shakela Randle – Mississippi Production

1 Year Anniversaries

Aaron Kaious – Nevada Production
Adan Velazquez Escalona – Lexington Production
Amber Hardin – Greensburg Production
Angela ONeill – Illinois/Wisconsin Production
Carlos Velazquez Pena – Lexington Production
Christopher-John Trahey – Sidney Production
Daniel Castaneda Perez – Lexington Production
Daniel Grumbling – Marysville Production
Darius Simmons – Alabama Production
Destiny Seider – Nevada Production
Diana Hamilton – Sidney Production
Faith Ballentine – Alabama Production
Greisy Estrada De Sanchez – Indianapolis Production
Hannah Godsey – Honda Georgia Production
Islande Dareus – Pennsylvania Production
Jamey Gibbs – Dayton Production
Jaqwana Doss – Mississippi Production
Jasmine Youssef – Georgia Production
Jeffrey Cavinder – Sidney Production
Jeremy Holland – Lexington Production
Jericha Bundy – Sidney Production
Laura Dishman – Accts Rec
Leighton LaPoint – Pennsylvania Production
Lenorris Washington – Duncan Production
Louis McKinney Jr – Pennsylvania Production
Lovely Edouard – Indianapolis Production
Marco Rivas Perez – Chrysler Detroit Production
Marcus Noel – Greensburg Production
Maria Flores – Indianapolis Production
Mark Slappey – Honda Georgia Production
Paige Webb – Marysville Production
Richard Owusu – Pennsylvania Production
Shakerra Foster – Honda Alabama Production
Thomas Galindo – Texas Production
Tracy Young – Mississippi Production
Wesley Curfman – Indianapolis Production
Yinlin Zhu – Toronto Production

Pets of the Month

We would love to see your pet, send in a picture and description to sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com

Petra

Pet Owner: Chris Mullins, IT Support Coordinator, Corporate Office Introducing Petra, the fun-loving German Shepherd from Indiana! Petra is an energetic bundle of joy who gets along wonderfully with other dogs and brings endless love to her family. With a special intuition for sensing emotions, Petra knows just when someone needs extra comfort. When a family member is feeling down, she’s quick to offer her companionship by lying beside them, providing warmth and reassurance. Thank you, Chris, for sharing Petra’s story with us!

Promotions

Congrats to our employees who were promoted!

QI to TL 16
QI to PS 1
TL to PS 3
PS to PM 2
PM to SOM 2
SOM to OM 1
Quality Tech 1 to Supplier Quality Engineer 1

Amanda Perkins (Site Operations Manager → Operations Manager)

Jamese Blake (Project Supervisor → Project Manager)
Jeffery Abshire (Project Supervisor → Project Manager)

Elizabeth Kipp (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Myrakel Heard (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)
Shundra Williams (Quality Inspector → Project Supervisor)
Tiffany Horton (Team Leader → Project Supervisor)

LeTerius Tyrone Brown (Project Manager → Site Operations Manager)
Paul Strain (Project Manager → Site Operations Manager)

Philip Nii (Quality Tech 1 → Supplier Quality Engineer)

Amanda Poteat (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Billy Baker (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Bonnie Roberts (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Dayana Alvarado (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Hollie Mitchell (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Isaiah Cameron (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
James Brock (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Jithu John (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Lanorris Washington (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Lashederick Cross (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Leslie Ragland (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Lisa Martinez (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Marie Perez (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Melissa Culp (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Shirley Paige (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)
Vipanjot Kaur (Quality Inspector → Team Leader)

Faces of SQ

If you would like to see your team highlighted, send a picture to sqnewsletter@stratospherequality.com

**Please be mindful not to capture any customer names, customer employees, or parts in your pictures.

Michelle Seitzinger- Regional HR Rep

Michelle visits her daughter Jade as she graduates from Purdue Global with her Master’s Degree in Health Sciences. Pictured are her older brother Jordin, Michelle, Jade, and her father Tyron. On behalf of the SQ family, we wish Jade all the best in her future endeavors!