Here at Quality Logo Products we take pride in our work, including our employees! That’s why when a new member joins our team we like to show our appreciation by shining the spotlight on them. We may not be able to write a biography on how awesome they are, but we can give the next best thing: their own blog post!
Meet Rich – a lover of underground hip hop music and rare book collector. His talent in graphic design, writing, and editing make him ready to tackle any project that comes his way as a Sales Assistant.
Learn more about Rich:
Where are you from? Lombard, Illinois
Position at Quality Logo Products®: Sales Assistant to Stacy Gruca
Favorite thing about Quality Logo Products: The casual dress code.
Brief summary of work/educational history: I have 10 years of graphic design experience, a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, and a master’s degree in education—these attributes lend themselves to my position in a multitude of ways.
How do you find rare books? What are some of your favorite rare finds? I find them at antique stores, rare book websites, eBay, and garage sales. I collect a lot of Beat Generation literature and own a few 1st edition books:
- On the Road, Lonesome Traveler, and Big Sur by Jack Kerouac
- Finnish language copy of The Cat Inside by William S. Burroughs
- Autographed book of poems by Allen Ginsberg
- Autographed copy of The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene (the book itself is not rare)
- 1880 copy of David Copperfield by Charles Dickens
What’s a random fact about you? I can sew.
Do you have a signature dance move that’s your go-to on the dance floor? Yes, I call it the “Let’s Stay Far Away from the Dance Floor.”
What’s your favorite song to dance to? Unless I’m dancing to nursery rhymes with my 2-year-old son, or Taylor Swift with my 6-year-old daughter (it’s embarrassing), I don’t dance (you don’t want to see me dance), but “The Truth is Here” by Brother Ali is about as close as I get.
Do you have any special talents? Graphic Design, Writing, Copy Editing
What’s your favorite outdoor activity and why? Camping because I love nature. It was something that I grew up doing, and it’s a great activity to enjoy with my family.
When you’re not at Quality Logo Products®, where do you go on vacation? Big Sand Lake Club, Phelps, Wisconsin.
And just for fun, would you rather be a wizard or a superhero? Superhero.
Although Rich loves underground hip hop and bumping a beat, he does not like to bust a move. That is, unless he’s dancing with son and daughter. Rich may not be able to teach us any dance moves, but we definitely could learn a lot from his skills, persistence, and patience.
Want to join us here at Quality Logo Products? Check out our careers page to see what opportunities we have to offer!
Kyrsten Ledger
Kyrsten is a promo expert with a passion for branding . Her vast knowledge of promotional giveaways and marketing has led to several articles and published work for PPB Magazine, a publication from the Promotional Products Association International.
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