Page 22 - PMAD 2022 Winners eBook_English
P. 22

Isabelle Wu


    Program Details          Office Manager
                             M A K E S A  DIFFER ENCE




                             August Home






                             Improving the experience


                             A productive and successful office      celebrations, conferences, team         to help to ensure that every aspect
                                                                     outings.”
                             has many moving parts, but a truly      While much of Isabelle’s job comes      of the office is running as smoothly
        2022 Winners         leadership. This comes not only in      down to logistics and predictable       there for my peers.”
                             great workplace requires great
                                                                                                             as possible. I also try to constantly be
                             the form of executives, but also in
                                                                                                             All of these experiences have added
                                                                     operations, there is still no shortage
                             managers who oversee everyday
                                                                     of surprises in her average day.
                                                                                                             up to a meaningful and beneficial
                             operations. For August Home’s
                             office in San Francisco, CA, Office
                                                                                                             Isabelle.
                                                                     responsibilities, unexpected
                             Manager Isabelle Wu keeps               “Aside from my primary                  experience at August Home for
                             everything on track.                    things happen, such as assisting        “The best job I’ve ever had was here at
                                                                     other departments with shipping         August Home because of the growth
                             “I maintain the day-to-day operations   out test locks and in one instance      I experienced this year. I am
                             of the office,” Isabelle explains.      running around town to get a            constantly learning new things and
                             “I work with office vendors, ensure     wheelchair for permit approvals.”       stepping outside of my comfort
                             all vendors are invoiced and paid on                                            zone. I have gained experience and
                             time, address employee questions        On top of her dependability, Isabelle   developed skills that will follow
                             regarding the office, provide           takes pride in her adaptability.        me anywhere.”
                             general support to visitors, assist     “I believe I go above and beyond my
                             with on-boarding for new hires,         everyday activities by taking on any
                             assist with travel arrangements,        task thrown my way. Whether the
                             and plan activities such as parties,    task is big or small, I’m always willing




                                                                                                                                    2022
                                                                                                                                   PE     PL E
    22                                                               <  Previous  Next  >                                             Making            a Difference
   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   24   25   26   27