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Black History Month Employee Spotlight
Meet some of our colleagues who are contributing to the richness of our Big Y culture.
- EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT -
Charles
Frozen Food/Dairy Manager
Milford, CT
What led you to Big Y and why do you stay?
"I have been with Big Y for 22 years. I came to Big Y when I was young and looking for a job and it was close to home. Why do I stay? Because Big Y is family-oriented and they have treated me good.”
What is your favorite part about your job?
“My favorite part of my job Is being able to help our customers and to see how happy they are with my Big Y.”
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Amina
Deli Sales Manager
Guilford, CT
What is your favorite part of your job?
“My favorite part is working with people who become like family. The customer experience is the most important part of my job. Knowing when they walk away from the deli counter, I have put a smile on their face, that makes my day."
Do you feel included at Big Y?
“Yes, I have always felt included at Big Y. Over the years I have had the opportunity to open new stores and I was selected for WomenL.E.A.D (employee resource group). This shows me that Big Y values me as an employee and as a person. I feel Big Y has given me the freedom to grow as an employee and offered me many opportunities throughout my career."
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Dameon
Produce/Floral Sales Manager
Derby, CT
What led you to Big Y and why do you stay?
“I have been at Big Y since 2016. I was led to Big Y through a coworker at my previous job. He told me that I would like it at Big Y. I applied and got the job. I stay because of upper management and the work environment.“
What is your favorite part about your job?
“Our work environment and coworkers. I am able to provide quality customer service and quality products which means to a lot to me because it sets us apart from our competitors.”
THE CONNECTICUT
FREEDOM TRAIL
Leaning on their dreams and following the North Star, men, women and children fled the South in droves. There are stops along the underground railroad throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts that many don’t even know exist.
