Cimco is proud to be a team made up of diverse backgrounds, skill sets and interests. Every few weeks we highlight a member of our team to learn what makes them (and Cimco) unique.
As you may know, Celeste Pace, one of our customer care specialists, plans to retire this month. Celeste joined Cimco in 2019 when we became the Northwest rep for Multi Fittings and had just 8 employees. Today we’ve grown to a team of 30, and Celeste has been a vital part of our growth. Her commitment and reliability have been key to our success before, during, and after Covid. Celeste is a person of deep character who lives out her values in her personal life and in the workplace. We are incredibly grateful for her impact and wish her all the best in retirement!
Read on to get to know Celeste and her impact at Cimco!
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in unincorporated Kent near Federal Way, WA.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
I like to can and to knit when I have time.
What has been your favorite thing about working at Cimco?
I enjoy the feeling of family and being surrounded with encouragement.
Describe a time that your work made a difference and what you found satisfying about it.
I really enjoy doing projects - so when I was asked to organize the resources for the sales team, so my thing! Also, I get to make labels with barcodes on them for our products. It makes picking and eventually receiving so much faster and accurate. It's a win!
What is your superpower?
I would say my superpower is invisibility. I like working behind the scenes and getting things done.
Do you have any secret skills that no one in your professional world really knows about?
I am pretty good at Microsoft programs. I've made graphics and I have done some web design. I have also belly danced.
Best advice or encouragement you ever received:
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
LIGHTNING ROUND:
Do you have any nick names?
Pest (I was the youngest of 3 sisters), Mumzie, Miss Money Penny
Favorite movie:
I have so many... but since I must choose, I will go with The Intern
Favorite food:
My favorite food would definitely be home canned green beans, hands down.
Dream vacation destination:
I would like to see Ireland and Scotland but recently would really like to do a cruise to Alaska.
One thing you couldn’t live without:
I could not live without my relationship with Jesus Christ, He is everything! My counselor, provider, protector and the only one who can truly give me peace.
BONUS QUESTION:
What are you most looking forward to about retirement?
I am hoping to master making sourdough bread, learning herbal remedies and learning lipid oils. Spending time with family, especially grandkids. Possibly learning how to be a grant writer. And finally getting all those tasks done that keep getting put off.