Continuation

In the summer of 1997 Alvin had problems operating a computer and things got a little out of hand for him to handle all aspects of the business including all the leads Bobby was bringing in. A secretary was needed. Several people came and went; went mostly because he had to correct the mistakes they made. He saw an ad in the newspaper for somebody offering Quickbooks help. That was my ad. He called me on a Sunday night asked me to come over next day for an interview. I did and stayed ever since. I had worked for other small companies and had experience with a small business I owned.I enjoy and love working for a small company.

A few people have worked for the company, but through the years some of us have stayed longer. The following is the short version of the ones that persevered. In the process, we have all learned new skills and grown along with this organization.

As the business kept on expanding we needed more help not only for delivery drivers and warehouse personnel, but also for office administrative help. One of our customers, who had his own route selling rags, came as a full time employee. We purchased his route and he has been with us ever since. He brings 30 years of selling experience to our company and with him the ability also to learn any new task we give him. Frank loves to play golf; he is his grandchildren’s best fan at the ballpark, loves Civil War History (owns 112 Civil War books), country music and NASCAR.

George has being with us for many years since 2002. He moved from New York, after being an emergency medical technician, to sunny Florida and brought his sunny disposition to our office. George pretty much does anything. He is our facilities manager, driver and sales. He loves the Chicago Bears, fishing and spending time with his family. He also coaches girls’ softball.

Roberto is one of sales representatives; don’t let his name fool you, even though it sounds Spanish, he was born in Brazil; but he came to US early in his childhood and does not speak Portuguese or Spanish, but does speak a little of Indonesian. Robert started with us 2005 and travels all throughout Florida delivering our product.

Erica our latest office administrative assistant came aboard on 2007 and has shown us that she can do and learn anything. She is a great asset to our company. She is the best administrative assistant we ever had. Erica was driving south from Massachusetts her car broke down in Clearwater Beach and had no place to go. She stayed here. After some hard time economically, being the fighter that she is, recovered and made a good life for herself. She responded to our ad, got the job and has been with us ever since. She loves the beach, reading and sun tanning.

Mirtha is our latest addition to our office. She was born in Cuba but lived in Puerto Rico. Mirtha had her own business in the past; she speaks Spanish, has traveled all over the world and has a positive attitude to be admired. She loves to spend time with her four Bichon Frise dogs.

Over the years RFI has grown to cover sales not only in Hillsborough and Pinellas County, but all over the state of Florida, including Miami, Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. We offer our customers the best service, price and quality available in the Florida. Please visit us at http://www.ragsforindustry and http://www.thebestragco.com for your wiping rag needs.