One Olympic Team Spotlight - Melinda Cleaveland
Meet Melinda Cleaveland, Senior Inside Sales Representative at Action Stainless in Dallas, TX and a member of our One Olympic Team Communications & Engagement Subcommittee.
In 2023, Olympic Steel reached a significant milestone in our diversity efforts by establishing employee-run One Olympic Council Subcommittees. These individuals volunteered to take part in this work, in addition to their regular job duties, because they each wanted to make a positive impact on our Company.
Each month, we’ll give you the opportunity to learn a little bit more about the employees helping to strengthen Olympic Steel’s culture. Last month we featured Megan Ryan and this month…
Melinda Cleaveland, Senior Inside Sales Representative, Action Stainless, Dallas, TX
Q: What motivated you to become a DEI Council Member?
A: I believe employee involvement is crucial for developing and improving a Company’s culture.
Q: Share a unique fun fact or characteristic about yourself.
A: I am an early bird. My best time of day is 4am, so my friends and family have their cell phones on silent!
Q: What’s your favorite thing about being an Olympic Steel employee?
A: Olympic Steel has Core Values that align with their employees to help them achieve personal goals and expand their opportunities within the organization.
Q: In your opinion, what's a simple action everyone can take to make our Company a welcoming workplace?
A: Bring a smile and a positive attitude. They create a healthier, happier work environment where employees collaborate well and feel comfortable working together.
Q: When it comes to work, what’s your superpower? What special skill do you offer to support your co-workers/team?
A: Persuasion – getting the projects done by using my charming personality! (That’s why I’m in Sales!)
Q: What cultural/heritage celebration or tradition holds special meaning for you? Mind sharing why?
A:
Thanksgiving. The day is filled with gratitude for the blessing in life, including family, friends and co-workers.
