Employee Spotlight: Andrea Thomas
Our team encompasses a diverse array of professionals, from skilled engineers and adept customer service representatives to meticulous accounting experts and adept salespeople. However, beyond our professional capacities, we are genuine individuals with unique stories and experiences. Introducing our blog series, “Employee Spotlight,” where we provide insight into the backgrounds and roles of BBP employees. Join us as we delve into the professional journeys of our team members, gaining valuable insights into their expertise and discovering the distinctive attributes that contribute to BBP’s exceptional work environment.
Introducing Andrea Thomas, the heartbeat behind our order expediting operations at BBP. Hailing from Jackson, MS, Andrea now calls Calera, AL home, where she juggles her bustling family life with her role as our dedicated Order Admin. With a “whole lotta kiddos” to look after, Andrea brings a sense of warmth and organization to her work, reflecting the values of family and responsibility both at home and in the workplace.
Andrea plays a crucial role at BBP in expediting orders and ensuring seamless coordination and timely deliveries. With two years of industry experience, Andrea has enjoyed forming lasting relationships with her team at BBP. Every day brings a new opportunity to learn and grow, a sentiment she cherishes dearly.
What makes Andrea proud to work at BBP? It’s the unwavering care and support the company extends to its employees. From her perspective, BBP stands out for its exceptional level of dedication to its team members, a quality she hasn’t experienced elsewhere. In Andrea’s eyes, BBP is synonymous with teamwork, dedication, and integrity—three words encapsulating the company’s ethos.
But beyond her professional role, there’s more to Andrea than meets the eye. Her fun fact is that she’s never learned to apply her own makeup. Her favorite quote, “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just to take the first step,” embodies her approach to life—one step at a time, with unwavering determination. Andrea’s personal mantra, “If I can make it to the morning, everything will be all right,” reflects her resilience and optimism, guiding her through life’s ups and downs. If given the chance to do it all over again, Andrea would buckle down more in her youth—a testament to her growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
When it comes to her dream dinner party, Andrea would choose to dine with four of her closest loved ones who have passed on, cherishing the opportunity to reconnect and reminisce. Andrea’s life has a soundtrack, and if she had to choose one theme song, it would be “Schoolin’ Life,” a tune that embodies her zest for learning and living to the fullest. As for her musical taste, Andrea enjoys a little bit of everything except for heavy metal.
For prospective BBP employees, Andrea offers sage advice: ask questions, take notes, always be teachable, and above all, have fun! It’s these principles that have guided her journey at BBP, and she’s eager to welcome newcomers into the fold with open arms. In summary, Andrea Thomas embodies BBP’s core values of dedication, teamwork, and resilience, bringing warmth and organization to her role as Order Admin while cherishing the company’s supportive environment and fostering lasting relationships within the team.
