Employee Profiles - T-V-S Overcoming Challenges

Tiesha Hoffman — Employment Specialist

Dec 15, 2019 | Employee Profiles

Featured employee Tiesha Hoffman enjoys the TVS team spirit.

“If you are thinking of working for TVS, GO FOR IT! Learn as much as you can now, and prepare yourself for the professional world by asking as many questions as you can.”

Grew up in Rosman
Graduated from Rosman High School in 2014
Graduated from Brevard College in 2018 with double major in English & Religious Studies
Work prior to TVS: Subway; Jarrett’s in Rosman
Started at TVS in May 2018
Why TVS? My heart has always been in social work and here I can grow and help others in their own journeys.
How TVS supports your growth: Taught me to look for the bright side very day. Even on dreary mornings, someone offers a kind word or smile to brighten my day.
Skills essential for your success: Timeliness, documentation, communication, patience, problem solving, and thinking on my feet.
Favorite things about working here: Everyone works as a team; respect and appreciation is common practice.
A favorite TVS memory: Seeing how excited the INTERACT program participants were to exhibit and sell their artwork at the recent Holiday sale.

Michelle Ekeanyanwu — Quality Technician

Nov 21, 2019 | Employee Profiles

“It is an ongoing job and I am excited to become more knowledgable with Safe Quality Food (SQF) rules and regulations.”

Grew up in Connecticut, moved to Brevard after High School
Started at TVS in May 2008
First job here: Production member
Quality Technitian, in a nut shell: Ensure the integrity of our product and make sure the product meets the customer specifications and make sure all the paperwork is correctly processed.
Why TVS? “Employers like this are hard to come by. I enjoy the flexability of my job here, along with the care and benefits offered by TVS.”
Previous work experience: Continental Treves and WelchAllyn
Favorite aspect of TVS? “The support and care that the company has for employees.”

Gregory S. Finch — Maintenance Supervisor

Nov 4, 2019 | Employee Profiles

Gregory S. Finch enjoys helping others as Maintenance Supervisor.

Grew up in Fletcher, NC
Graduated from West Henderson HS in 1984
Other Education: AB Tech for Welding; Continuing Education Certificates in Construction Theory, Confine Space Rescue, Video Jet, Infrastructure
Started at TVS in June 2011
Why TVS? I was looking to get back into plant maintenance and they have a BIG facility.
First job here: Line 2 Machine Operator
Promotions: Plant Maintenance, Lead Tech, and now Maintenance Supervisor
Skills Used for Success: Continuing Education to keep up to date with machine performance
Favorite aspect of TVS: TVS’ ability to go out and help others with barriers to gain employment
Most memorable Experience at TVS: My first week on the job, my trainer was on vacation so I read the entire machine manual to learn to operate my new machine.