This month we feature our “Special Projects Person” Suzy Long. It is with mixed emotions that I bring this interview to you as Suzy is retiring after 7 years with Dos Gringos. Suzy has done great things for Dos Gringos and she will be missed. Learn more about Suzy below.
Q. How did you happen to come out of retirement 7 years go to join the DG Team?
A. I have always enjoyed working with flowers and, after retiring from a 26 year career in banking, I was really looking to find some outlet that would allow me to be creative. Ironically, my local Garden Club came on a tour of Dos Gringos. Later a call came to the club that Dos Gringos was looking for a person who wanted to work on some of their projects on a part time basis. I applied, was hired and the rest is, as they say, history.
Q. What does a “Special Projects” person do?
A. In addition to producing grocery store bouquets, Dos Gringos also supports local charities through our flowers. I handled many Gala events, Meals on Wheels volunteer events as well as designing bouquets for our ecommerce division and seeing them through the peak times and many other tasks too. It was always a busy day!
Q. What was your most challenging task?
A. For me, It was learning how to balance the acquisition of product needed, especially for larger projects.
Q. What was the most rewarding part of your time at DG?
A. It was most definitely the opportunity to use my creative side. Dos Gringos allowed me to execute new ideas and concepts with every project. It was great fun.
Q. What’s the biggest opportunity Dos Gringos has in front of them?
A. Dos Gringos’ has unlimited opportunities they just need to keep growing!
Q. What are you looking forward to most about retirement?
A. My husband Les, and I love to travel and we intend to step up our travel schedule. This year we have trips planned to the Bordeaux region of France, Holland, Germany, Ohio and New York City.
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I’m looking forward to having Joan Donahue Saunders' World Famous Irish Stew at the office on March 17th. Come join us if you are in the neighborhood.
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