We have three Rubys celebrating anniversaries this month! First, we are grateful that dynamic virtual receptionist Jami R. came to Ruby® one year ago. In the Client Services Department, Kendra Neal — who is also one of our fabulous blog writers, I might add — has been with us for three years. And Client Services Director, Ashley Hampton is beginning her sixth — that’s right, sixth! — year at Ruby! Congrats all around! Here is a bit more about the faces behind the headsets:
What’s your favorite part about working at Ruby?
Ashley: In addition to the wonderful virtual receptionists I have the pleasure of working with, I love Ruby because we’re encouraged to learn and grow professionally and personally, and we’re given the tools and support to do both!
Kendra: When I tell people about working at a virtual receptionist service, I say that I get paid to make people happy. Now that I’m in Client Services, that’s even more true! We have some really amazing clients, and it’s so much fun to get to know the people we’re answering phones for.
Jami: The sense of morale here; from the people to our Core Values, everyone truly embodies what it means to be a Ruby.
What’s your favorite part about living in Portland?
Ashley: Everything! But most of all, that you can be in the city, then go to the mountains, and then to the beach, all in one day.
Kendra: The views! I love vistas, and Portland has a lot of them. The fantastic transportation system, TriMet, has to be my second-favorite thing.
Jami: First let me say, “I LOVE THE RAIN!” Only here can you wear a sweatshirt, jeans…and flip flops in the pouring rain! Secondly, the diversity; we have so many people from different walks of life here in Portland!
What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re not at Ruby?
Ashley: I live a few short blocks from the river, so I love to take walks along the Willamette. I love to read, listen to music, explore the city and surrounding areas, and spend lots of time with my family and friends.
Kendra: Working in my jewelry shop. I make sterling silver jewelry, mostly chain making.
Jami: Spending time with my family and amazing children, Jordan (13), Dominic (10), and Brooklynn Rae (2)!
