Employee Spotlight: Amanda Woods
Thursday, May 14th, 2020
Employee Spotlight: Amanda Woods
Q: What is your role at Testerman Restoration?
A: Marketing Director, for 8 years now! Time flies.
Q: Before working at TR what was the most fun, unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
A: Well, aside from being raised on a dairy farm where there is always hard work, my first job was at an independent pharmacy. I enjoy the small-town vibe and getting to know all of our customers, and there was always something new to learn. The unusual (and scary) part is that I have been held at gun point during 2 robberies while employed there!
Q: How did you first learn about Testerman Restoration?
A: A good friend of mine (and mutual acquaintance of Ben’s) reached out to me when Ben decided he wanted to expand his restoration division and needed help marketing.
Q: How has TR helped you in your career development?
A: I have come pretty far in building a good thick skin and patience. I have learned your attitude is everything, and that getting out of your comfort zone can heed some great results. I’ve developed some mean IT skills in the process of it all.
Q: If you could switch your job with anyone else within the company whose job would you want?
A: Our Estimator Jason Ratliff. He gets to see the damage first-hand, has the opportunity to save the day, and writes an awesome estimate. He’s most definitely our glue!
Q: What is your favorite part about working for TR?
A: There are a lot of good perks, but most definitely the folks I work with. We are like family and we know how to have fun!
Q: What is your proudest moment at TR?
A: There is nothing better than getting great feedback when a job goes well. I love getting a perfect score on a survey and showing our guys how they killed it.
Just for Fun:
Q: Where is your hometown?
A: New Market, Tennessee
Q: What is something not many folks know about you?
A: I am a purple sash in Jeet Kune Do. Love me some Bruce Lee and martial arts. I’m also a “chicken tender”. We have about 21 chickens on our little farm.
Q: Do you have a favorite outdoor or indoor activity?
A: Indoor -reading or working out. Outdoor -hiking, working on things around the yard with my husband, or just being outside on a pretty day!
Q: Where was your best vacation?
A: Europe for sure. Italy, Switzerland and France.
Q: Do you have a funny or embarrassing moment that happened at work to share?
A:Hahahah..Since no one reads these, I will embarrass myself. I once left a burger king bathroom with my dress tucked into my underwear. I had no idea until I carried a fruit tray in an Allstate office and felt a draft as I was talking to an agent. I nonchalantly pulled it out. They never saw it. I just wonder who did!
Q: Do you have a favorite quote or line from a movie?
A: I have so many favorite quotes, but a favorite Bible verse comes to mind. Isaiah 12:2 says “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: For the Lord is my strength and my song; He is my salvation”.
Q: Do you have a work nickname?
A: AmandaJean, Catwoman
Q: You are happiest when?
A: The sun is shining!
Q: If you were a hot dog, and you were starving, would you eat yourself?
A: Uh, yes. With mustard and relish!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you and yours are continuing to stay healthy and sane in the midst of the pandemic. We have a few more employees left for our series, so stay tuned for more about us!
As a reminder, we are still standing by our COVID-19 protocols for everyone’s health and safety! If we can be of any service with renovations or insurance claims (fire, water, storm) please keep us in mind -24/7! Give us a call! 865-691-1169.
See ya soon!
-Amanda