SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Laundry equipment distributor Continental Girbau West recently welcomed Steve Mendoza and Michelle Podany to its team. Mendoza serves as parts and warehouse assistant, while Podany serves as office support coordinator.
In his new role as parts and warehouse assistant, Mendoza supports a growing CG West parts department by handling parts and product order completion, inventory stocking and warehouse organization. Communicating daily with CG West customers in English or Spanish, in person or via phone, he provides high-quality service in a timely manner, according to Tod Sorensen, CG West vice president.
“We are really happy to have Steve as part of our team,” Sorensen says. “His bilingual ability and previous experiences allow him to hit the ground running. He’s a quick learner and already a valued employee.”
As office support coordinator, Podany supports CG West’s sales staff, responds to customer inquiries, assists the parts department and directs all incoming calls.
Podany, who CG West says holds considerable experience using Microsoft software applications, processes installation quotes, handles order fulfillment, and prepares bills of landing for shipment.
“Michelle brings excellent office and customer care skills to CG West,” says Sorensen. “She juggles a variety of tasks simultaneously, and she’s a great asset to our team.”
A subsidiary of Wisconsin-based Continental Girbau Inc., CG West serves the Southern California vended, on-premise and industrial laundry markets by providing equipment, parts, financing, service, warranty and training.
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