In a heartwarming story of dedication and teamwork, Naval Amenities Engineering Techniques Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic’s Richard Seeloff, Help Techniques Specialist, and Jose (Joe) Goncalves, Mail & File Assistant, have been awarded the consideration of “2022 Workforce of the Yr (Product & Service) – Silver” for his or her distinctive contributions to the Lafayette River Annex (LRA) consolidation.
Rear Adm. Lore Aguayo, Commander, NAVFAC Atlantic and Fleet Civil Engineer and Director, Fleet Installations and Surroundings, US Fleet Forces Command, praised Seeloff’s and Goncalves’ achievements, stating, “I’m really delighted to commend Wealthy and Joe for his or her distinctive work. Amidst the intricacies of a big administrative transition, the complete crew admirably upheld our commonplace commitments to our valued clients, and their steadfast reliability proved to be a useful asset in protecting us firmly on target.”
Richard and Joe emerged because the Transfer/Construct Workforce for the LRA consolidation, a challenge that concerned furnishings builds, strikes, reconfigurations, and catering to the wants of staff throughout and after the campus consolidation. Their tireless efforts and willingness to help anybody in want offered a glimmer of hope and luxury to staff navigating the difficult transition.
The consolidation of the LRA campus, from three buildings to 1, posed vital challenges, compounded by the rise in telework and a discount in operations and upkeep funds. Regardless of holding full-time positions, Richard and Joe grew to become indispensable to the consolidation course of.
Their collaborative strategy resulted within the completion of greater than twenty-three inside furnishings reconfigurations, knock-downs, and builds inside tight timelines, typically with mere days’ discover. Each problem was met with willpower and an unwavering dedication to delivering outcomes on time, inside finances, and safely.
Richard and Joe went above and past by cleansing up present stock, eradicating broken furnishings, and paying meticulous consideration to particulars, enhancing the consolation of their colleagues through the transition.
The consolidation challenge included phased strikes, all of which had been accomplished on schedule, due to their relentless efforts. They not solely adhered to schedules but in addition improved designs to raised serve staff. Their dedication prolonged to volunteering for extra duties, corresponding to shred days, coordinating with movers, and changing present gear or furnishings with betterments from the deserted buildings.
Their camaraderie and optimistic attitudes reworked what might have been a frightening expertise right into a optimistic one for all concerned.
Although the consolidation was accomplished in the summertime of 2022, Richard and Joe’s dedication has not waned. All year long, they continued to fine-tune, transfer, modify, and help staff as they settled into the brand new surroundings. Their forward-thinking and planning have laid a strong basis for the longer term.
Goncalves remarked, “To me, it means I’m doing the very best I can to assist all the shoppers. Even when I can not make everybody completely happy, I am happy to assist everybody I can.”
Seeloff added, “Being acknowledged meant quite a bit to Joe and me. It additionally made me conscious that the work we do does not go unnoticed. I spotted that administration took notice of what we had been doing above our regular duties and gave us recognition for it. As soon as once more, very a lot appreciated.”
Richard and Joe’s distinctive dedication and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on NAVFAC Atlantic, making them worthy recipients of the “2022 Workforce of the Yr (Product & Service) – Silver” award.
