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Sue McCrae

12 Thursday Jan 2017

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Title: President

Company: Argyle Business Solutions Ltd.

Location: Blind Bay, BC, Canada

BLIND BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, January 10, 2017, Sue McCrae, President of Argyle Business Solutions Ltd., has been recognized by Elite Women Worldwide, for dedication, achievement and leadership in business solutions.

Ms. McCrae has 37 years of professional experience, with 16 years as the President of Argyle Business Solutions Ltd. Throughout her career, she has set herself apart as an expert in strategic leadership, change management, accounting and finance. Ms. McCrae is adept at taking struggling companies and making them profitable, as well as helping large and small businesses meet the challenges of growth, change and reorganization.

Ms. McCrae has had the opportunity to work in a variety of industries and businesses, including agriculture, construction, manufacturing, finance, forestry, retail and service. She was instrumental in establishing start-up financial controls for a large abattoir and led the quality improvement process during the initial years of operation, in addition to her accounting position. Additionally, Ms. McCrae was involved in the successful start-up of Downie Timber as controller quickly establishing financial controls during the critical first year of operation.

Looking back, Ms. McCrae attributes her success to her tenacity and natural business sense, as well as being observant. She became involved in her profession because she has been in business for more than 30 years, helping startups and turning businesses around. An entrepreneur in spirit, she enjoys assisting others through strategic planning to improve and grow their business. Ms. McCrae has worked for some larger companies, through growth, change, reorganization and start-ups. An understanding gained through years of experience provides the base required to successfully assist her clients.

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Terri Smith

24 Monday Oct 2016

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smith-terri-1987734Title: Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Company: CB&I

Location: Florence, AL, United States

Florence, AL, United States, October 3, 2016, Terri Smith, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at CB&I, has been recognized by Elite Women Worldwide, for dedication, achievement and leadership in environment and construction.

Ms. Smith has been a specialist with CB&I for eight years and has been involved with the construction industry for more than a decade. She decided to go into this career due to her involvement as a paramedic. In her role, she works on the medical side of environmental health. Working in construction was first a side job for Ms. Smith, but lead to a full-time career, which she enjoys. CB&I is a leading provider of technology and infrastructure in the energy industry and Ms. Smith helps to ensure the safety of her co-workers in the workplace.

To prepare for a career in health and construction, Ms. Smith earned a degree in general science education from the University of North Alabama. For her job, it is important to have strong communication skills. These skills help her to work with others and meet day-to-day challenges. In addition, she was inspired to go into her field due to her parents, who encouraged her to be anything that she wanted. They also instilled in her a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous learning. She obtained a state paramedic license and is listed in the paramedic national registry. Continue reading →

Wanda M. Obryan

26 Friday Aug 2016

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Title: Office Manager

Company: Lakeside Materials

Location: Upper Lake, CA, United States 

Upper Lake, CA, United States, August 9, 2016, Wanda Obryan, Officer Manager at Lakeside Materials, has been recognized by Elite Women Worldwide, for dedication, achievement and leadership in management.

For more than two years, Ms. Obryan has contributed to the success of environmental services, landscape and soil trucking company Lakeside Materials. Joining the company in a lower position, she quickly worked her way up to her management position. She credits this speedy progression to the amazing career training program and the training she had on the job. As a quick and effective learner, she helps make Lakeside Materials one of the best companies in the region.

Lakeside Materials is a family-owned company which specializes in supplying sod, landscape products, material hauling, as well as various other landscape-related services. When Ms. Obryan joined the company, she was quickly welcomed into the close-knit atmosphere. She is known to her colleagues as a person who is strong minded, big-hearted, forgiving and an independent thinker. These qualities have all served her well in her endeavors. In addition, Ms. Obryan is an honored member of The International Women’s Leadership Association, recognized for her contribution to family, career and community.

Ms. Obryan is also a champion for change and innovation in the company. She works toward inspiring her company to use greener materials and be more environmentally conscious. In return, the company has helped her attain skills such as driving an excavator. She has also displayed proficient use of her communication and customer service skills. In addition to her work with Lakeside Materials, she is actively involved with the Elder Independent Elder Living and Care, as well as supporting independent rights. She credits her family as her biggest inspirations to succeed. In her spare time, she enjoys rebuilding transmissions and motor as well as walking.

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Wanessa Pence

28 Thursday Jul 2016

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Title: Owner, President

Company: Wanessa-Sue, Inc.

Location: Kingsman, AZ, United States

Kingsman, AZ, United States, July 18, 2016, Wanessa Pence, Owner and Presidents of Wanessa-Sue, Inc., has been recognized by Elite Women Worldwide, for dedication, achievement and leadership in construction, building and home improvement.

After serving four years in the United States Navy, Ms. Pence entered the construction field upon returning to civilian life. She started out digging ditch for foundations in the beginning, but it became evident through her attention to detail that she was destined for higher-level work. After working in architectural drafting for many years, she came to head her own company, which builds a green housing product. The Airlight Building Panels, which are mold and termite resistant, are also energy efficient, due to being constructed with steel-framed polystyrene. This product also contains no heat or cold transfer, resulting in 50-60 percent in energy savings.  Continue reading →

Jennifer Goude

13 Monday Jun 2016

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Title: Owner, Operator

Company: Budget Heating & Air

Location: Conway, SC

Conway, SC, June 6, 2016, Jennifer Goude, Owner and Operator of Budget Heating & Air, has been recognized by Elite Women Worldwide, for dedication, achievement and leadership in HVAC services.

Fourteen years ago, Ms. Goude started working for Budget Heating & Air, and less than three years ago she assumed the role of full ownership and responsibilities.  The company has been serving its customers since 1989. In addition to owning and leading the company, Ms. Goude is constantly out on calls, carrying equipment on to roofs, handled problem jobs and stood her ground against doubters. Ms. Goude points out that 1.5 percent of construction companies are women-owned, and only 0.5 percent of HVAC companies are, so she has had to prove herself.

Prior to entering the HVAC industry, Ms. Goude had attended nursing school. These two fields have something in common; these professions focus on helping people. This is a value that she takes pride in, and she enjoys on helping others in her community. She inherited the business from her ex-father-in-law, whom she took over the business from once he retired. Her ability to manage employees in a respectful manner is evident from her people-person qualities. For the past 10 years, Ms. Goude’s mother has served on the board of the company. During this time, Ms. Goude has admired her mother’s work ethic and caring nature, and she aspires to carry on with those principles in the future. Continue reading →

C.L. Wales

12 Thursday Nov 2015

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Wales, C.L. 639823Title: Assistant Construction Project Manager
Company: Alta Construction Management
Location: Montgomery, Texas

Montgomery, Texas, September 30, 2015, C.L. Wales, Assistant Construction Project Manager of Alta Construction Management, has been recognized by Elite Women Worldwide, for dedication, achievement and leadership in construction.

Ms. Wales has 35 years of professional experience, having recently become an assistant construction project manager of Alta Construction Management. On a daily basis, she is responsible for designing revitalization projects for existing residential units, as well as preparing proposal request documents and contracts. She also maintains certificates of substantial and final completions and manages charge orders.

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