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1:00-1:30:
I take another brisk
walk, which makes dessert
guilt-free!
1:30-3:30
: I conduct more fol-
low-up with clients, or attend
meetings and presentations.
What kinds of projects or
tasks might you tackle on a
given day?
I am currently focusing on a
project for auto dealers to
reduce distracted driving. I’m
also developing WalkStars, a
health and wellness program for
companies and associations.
How do you collaborate with
co-workers?
Collaboration by phone and
online is always available to me
with our technology support
team, marketing department,
and Laura Holt, MAS, Geiger’s
regional vice president. We also
meet during regional shows,
Geiger Galleria and The PPAI
Expo.
How does this job challenge
you?
My colleagues raise the bar
pretty high, and I don’t want to
disappoint them. Whether it’s
helping a client grow their busi-
ness or serving as a volunteer on
PPAI’s Government Relations
Advisory Council or their
Public Relations Advisory
Group, there’s always room for
improvement.
What changes or improve-
ments have you recently
implemented, or are you plan-
ning to make in the future?
I will start to use Geiger’s
new time-saving order entry sys-
tem. I’m also looking forward to
implementing WalkStars—the
concept for it was actually
inspired by a Geiger promotion
that won a PPAI Pyramid Award.
What makes Geiger a valuable
member of the promotional
products community?
As the pacesetter in profes-
sional development, product
responsibility, creative achieve-
ment awards and innovative
technology, Geiger has elevated
the level of professionalism and
performance for the promotional
products industry. Since 1878,
they have been creating a culture
of giving back that is truly
remarkable.
DAVID HAWES, MAS+,
GEIGER
JULY 2016 •
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