New Hires - July

Now Introducing…Our New Software Developers!

Andy Jacques and Frank Xaio both joined our Technology Team as Software Developers on Monday, July 20. In their new roles, they will be working on development for systems, including the website and Admin.

Previously, Andy has held positions including desktop support specialist, car salesman, loan adviser, software engineer, and even the production cameraman for a reality TV show. He knows that “Chiweenie” is not just an odd abbreviation for a Chicago-style hot dog; he has a Dachshund/Chihuahua (Chiweenie) named Beanie.

Andy’s Uncommon Fact?  He went skydiving for the first time a few weeks ago…and loved it!

Frank grew up in a small city in Northern China. He loves programming and thinking over challenging problems.

Frank’s Uncommon Fact? He has done research on rat brains! 

Within 5: Tabla Rasa Gallery

Tabla Rasa is an art gallery located under a mile from the Brooklyn Army Terminal at 224 48^th street (between 2^nd and 3^rd). The gallery profiles works of artists of Brooklyn, New York and the United States. It presents solo and group exhibitions in a wide range of styles, themes and media. The gallery is open Thursday and Friday from 1-5 pm, with additional time available by appointment. Click here to visit Tabla Rasa’s website and here to view a mini-brochure.

B With Us: Susty Party

Susty Party is a fellow B Corp that makes ecological and socially conscious disposable tableware. The company is based in Brooklyn, and creates disposable tableware that's compostable yet colorful, highly functional, party-ready, and responsibly made in partnership with non-profit factories that employ and empower the visually impaired community.

Susty Party offers the following products: plates, bowls, cups, straws, cutlery, tablecloths, and napkins, which are all made from renewable or sustainably-harvested materials, and made in North America. Click here to visit them online!

Looking for another reason to love Susty Party? They are offering a special to all B Corps! At check-out use the code "Bcorps4u" to enjoy 10% off your next order.

Food Group: Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House

To gauge interest in a possible food group, we're heading over to Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House for highly recommended, no frills (read: cheap) grub in the area on Wednesday, August 26^th at 6:30pm. Sean will be leading a group at that time from the bottom of the exit staircase, beyond the N/R Station that many of us know so well, and over to the Dumpling House (on 8^th Ave between 48^th and 49^th). This is not a UG-sponsored event (read: not free), just an invitation to join a group on the first stop of a quest to find the best dumplings and pork buns in the neighborhood.

Not sure where the bottom of the staircase is? Here are excellent directions from Lee: the bottom of the exit staircase is outside at the eastern corner of the building. If you use the stairs to enter and exit – it’s those stairs. If you use the elevator – please head down to the first floor, go out the main entrance and turn right to get to that corner of the building. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, etc. please direct them to Sean at scullen@uncommongoods.com.

August Birthdays

Happy birthday to all our team members celebrating in August!

August 1: Brian Hashemi

August 2: Elisha Janas

August 6: Dwayne Fields

Tuna the Chiweenie says "Happy Birfday!"

August 12: Christopher Liao

August 16: Jose Mercado

August 16: Davin Anderson

August 8: Robert Colon

August 21: Jamara Thomas

August 24: Casey McCarthy

August 25: Heather Thompson

August 27: Keshia Kellman

August 28: Kenneth Cooke

August 31: Jille Natalino

*Please note: Birthdays shown here are for our team members that were active on 7/31. Is today your birthday and you don’t see your name? Head over to the HR office to pick up your birthday Tootsie Pop and well-wishes!

August Anniversaries

Happy work anniversary to our August starts! Our celebrating team members would have been present for 348 company lunches. If each lunch included a 6-inch sandwich, then they would have consumed a total of 1,044 feet of sandwich--quite a feat!

Jennifer Grim, Costumer Service: 144 snacks (12 years!)

Sha'Ron Burden, Operations: 36 snacks (3 years)

Anthony Carella, Operations: 36 snacks (3 years)

Matthew Monsees, Marketing: 36 snacks (3 years)

Matthew Disla, Operations: 36 snacks (3 years)

Jason Walters, Operations: 24 snacks (2 years)

Katy Loeb, Merchandising: 12 snacks (1 year)

Mabel Bermejo, Office Management: 12 snacks (1 year)