A Q&A with our employee who makes Arborwear so amazing
Arborwear is a very special place, and it is the employees who make it so special. Our connections are what cultivates our family culture. That is why we are spotlighting our employees' alignment with our company vision, mission, and values. Mae is an Inside Sales Representative Rockies/West who has been with Arborwear for nine months consecutively! Learn more about Mae:
Q: How long have you been with Arborwear?
A: 9 months consecutively but I was an intern back in 2020.
Q: What drew you to Arborwear originally?
A: The unique culture and work environment. When I walked into the old office spacesfor my first interview with Rob Paradise, our VP of Sales, the energy in the room was lively and electric. I was also a bit caught off guard by the pretty impressive taxidermy duck collection as well. I'd say it was a one of a kind interview that left an impression!
Q: How has the company changed since?
A: Since I started, we have literally changed locations but also grown in size quite substantially. I was able to reconnect with previous coworkers but also meet a whole new crew of amazing people.
Q: What is your favorite Arborwear memory?
A: My favorite memory was working the cash registers at Bratfest 2021. Getting to interact with our customers who are such die hard fans in a brand new location was definitely something special.
Q: What motivates you to wake up and go to work?
A: I am motivated by my peers everyday. I see how amazing they are at what they do and it motivates me to work harder and to strive for more. The reward of seeing someone in our garments while they are hard at work or representing their company is a pretty amazing feeling, too.
Q: What is the best career lesson/advice you’ve learned so far?
A: It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Q: What is your proudest moment at Arborwear?
A: My proudest moment and maybe my most famous moment was my Halloween costume this year with my friend and coworker at the time David. Stumbling into a first place win as Dr. Evil and mini me!
Q: What do you like to do when you aren’t working?
A: When I am not working, I spend most of my time working on our new home build. I am discovering the many joys of construction and DIY'ing.
Q: If you could meet anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be?
A: Danny DeVito. I think he has an incredible outlook on life and amazing stories to tell. I would love to have a drink with him.
Q: What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?
A: In my lifetime, I've had 8 dogs, 2 cats, and 4 guinea pigs as pets!
Q: What are 3 words to describe you?
A: Diligent. Loyal. Sarcastic.