Insiders : André Vreugdenhil
“Yes, I’m doing well,” André Vreugdenhil says over the phone. “Nothing out of the ordinary.” As ALWECO’s longest-serving employee, he is this month’s feature in ALWECO Insiders, where we spotlight one of our team members each month.
Make sure it keeps running
'What does my job entail,’ begins André. ‘It's very broad, actually. Logistics. Purchasing materials that are needed. But also making sure the telephony works, the IT in our premises, the project management around the new website, you name it. All projects that make sure the company keeps running well, so to speak.’
Not a job hopper
André was one of ALWECO’s first employees, joining over thirty years ago. “I started in administration,” André explains. “That was over thirty years ago, so no, I’m not a job hopper. Yes, I do change roles within the company from time to time. I enjoy variety and change, so that’s how it goes.”
Staying busy
“The past month has been pretty routine,” André says of his recent work. “Except for turning a small storage room into a private office. I had hoped to finish a few more small projects in recent weeks, which I usually don’t have time for. But honestly, I didn’t get to them. It’s just been busy at ALWECO.”
Lots of dynamics
André knows the company inside and out. He’s seen everyone come and go, witnessed the company evolve, and now helps ALWECO navigate through the challenges of this unprecedented COVID-19 year. “Looking ahead, I hope we can soon return to the old normal. I get a lot of positive energy from completing projects, like the new website, for instance. It’s energizing. Of course, various issues pop up along the way—that’s just how it works here.
There’s a lot of dynamism, and that’s part of what makes ALWECO special.”