With the Holiday Season upon us, I am very happy to post this guest blog by one of OCC's most dedicated employees. Below was written by Alyson Witkowski, feel free to contact her at alge@cowi.com.
OCC, bolstered by the support of COWI Denmark, is steadily proving itself to be a foremost authority in coastal and waterfront engineering, while building a strong name for itself in wind energy.
The driving force behind OCC’s successes, however, is its employees. These employees, who work everyday in a mutually-beneficial synergy with COWI and our clients, have made a lasting impression on countless people. They work diligently to provide the best services possible, while continuously learning and innovating in their chosen field.
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| Aftermath of the fire - interior |
Beyond our employees' many contributions to the business world, they should also be recognized for the inter-personal relationships that have been forged, not only with clients, but with co-workers as well.
One personal example of the bonds that tie us is the loss of my home in January 2010 to a building fire. In the wake of losing everything right after the holiday season, OCC and its employees sprang into action. In the first two days of the fire's aftermath, OCC generously donated a large gift card to my family to help provide us with immediate necessities including warm clothing, food, toiletries, etc. One week later, OCC employees took it upon themselves to collect money and items, and were able to gift us with enough money to afford me the opportunity to buy a new bedroom for my young children, ready for when we were able to find a new home. During that time and for months afterwards, OCC employees and clients showed their concern, their caring spirit and their grace with countless phone calls, emails, cards and donations that helped my family rebuild the life that we had known before the fire.
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| Aftermath of the fire - exterior |
At this time of the year, during this season, I am reminded not of things lost or hardships overcome, but of spirit. The spirit of generosity and selflessness at OCC is second to none. For that, I am eternally thankful.
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