Q&A's with CFMS Manager of Marketing and Administration, Kristine Quan
I've known CFMS pretty much from their beginning, and have happily been working full time with them for 12 years. Over time my marketing role has evolved and changed - back then there was a lot more getting out and about, attending trade shows like the one in the photo here - whereas now I spend a lot more time boosting our company to the world wide web while sitting at my desk in our office. I know I enjoy getting glimpses into the people we work with, so thought we were due to provide some insights into the people of CFMS.
It's only fair that I had to answer the same questions I put to my co-workers for the summer-fun-light-and-fluffy series of Q&A's, so here they are, enjoy!
Random facts
- What was your first job?
- Babysitter
- What was your dream job when you were a kid?
- Vet
- What’s an item on your bucket list?
- To camp in Grasslands National Park
- Who is your role model?
- My Grandma. She was so kind and caring.
- Have you ever met anyone famous?
- Helena Bonham Carter
- What are you reading right now?
- Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese
- Who is your favourite musician/band?
- Tough call between Leonard Cohen and U2… both are poets and their music demands you to really LISTEN. I love that.
Work related
- What do you think makes CFMS unique?
- Being the small fish in the big pond. We work with a lot of big names, and we are this little group, but the little group that really cares, because we are small.
- Why do you think our service is important?
- Whenever I am talking to friends undergoing home renos, complaints come up, especially around unexpected costs and schedules going awry – and THAT is why there is commissioning I say, to help make projects go more smoothly!
- Why do you think people should want commissioning on their projects?
- It really does help things stay on schedule and budget - key elements for everyone!
- What do you love most about your job?
- The people I work with. It feels like a family in the office, and I feel like we really know our clients. It’s a nice feeling, when you look forward to go to work. I also like that my role has me wearing different hats, ranging from creative to technical.