Back in 1999 when fredflare.com was still
being run out of our tiny Manhattan apartment, we called up a local
temp agency for some added help and they sent us Lillian. Back
then, we’d all sit in the living room and talk about “Felicity” as
we packaged sets of stationery and listened to Christina Aguilera.
Needless to say, times have changed. Lillian is still with us,
though, after all these years, and we couldn’t be happier.
We’ve practically grown up together!
Please let our customers know what
you do here at fredflare.com
I am the Shipping, Receiving and Inventory Manager. I oversee the packing and
shipping of all the orders and also help manage inventory as it comes in and
leaves our warehouse.
How does it feel to have been named Employee
of the Year in fred’s Top
50 of 2004?
Wow, that was a total suprise to me! I first noticed it when I got our weekly
blast at work. Thanks! I am proud to be doing my best to grow with this wonderful
and fun company.
How has your life changed since you moved
to NYC from Malta in 1999?
Well, I used to live in NYC but my parents decided to move back home to Malta,
which is off the coast of Sicily, so I went with them, but my heart was always
here. I moved back after seven years in Europe to try to make a difference in
my life and it was the best thing I ever did! I found a great job and my perfect
soul mate.
Speaking of which, we hear you have
very special plans to return home with said soul mate this summer.
Can you tell us more?
Sure! I'm returning home because I am getting married. It’s going to be
a big wedding! My parents are even getting me a horse carriage to take me to
the church. It’s going to be such a romantic day and I can’t wait.
What do you do for fun off-hours?
My fiancé and I love to stay home and watch a DVD in the dark with lit
candles. Or we go out to an Irish pub, since he’s Irish.
Who were some of your favorite bands
growing up?
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK!! I was completely crazy after them all the time. When
they used to come to NYC, I would wait outside of their hotel just to catch a
glimpse of them. I also loved Debbie Gibson and Tiffany!
Can you tell us a little bit about
fredflare.com's iPod schedule? What is your time slot? What is
your DJ name? How would you describe your set?
We are all iPod fanatics here so we set up a schedule and take turns playing
jams. My time slot is Monday afternoons so I can hustle with high energy music
on one of our busiest shipping days. My
DJ name is Miss Malta MC! I’m mostly into the 70's, 80's and 90's, stuff
like Supertramp, Boney M, Aerosmith and U2.
Anything special you'd like to
say to our customers?
You guys are great! Thank you SO much for supporting us as we grow. We’re
trying to make this
site the very best it can be and hope to continually impress you, not just with
the quality of the merchandise but with our service. How’s my department
doing? Are you pleased with the way
your orders are packed and shipped? I’d LOVE to hear from you. Please email
me at info@fredflare.com if
you have any feedback. Thanks so much!
