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In this issue:General AnnouncementsWellness & BenefitsOptima Cares/D&IEmployee Recognition/GrowthOFG WinsEmployee EngagementOpti-InsiderFEBRUARY2024
Core ValueUPLIFTWe cultivate a positive culture ofdevelopment and growthGENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Top 10 202411345678910Kathelin Rodriguez Ruby VillatoroVeronica MoralesEydalid BarbozaRosalinda Marin DightonMaria CabreraNatalie OchoaAdriana LopezLeticia GuerreroAlexandra De La TorreJanuary 1st - January 28thFor more information on theOpti-Rewards Program:GIVE! EARN! REDEEM!Email rewards@optimataxrelief.com if youhave any questions
OPTIONALDAYFebruary 19thAssisting the underserved in our community!THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!THANK ALL OF YOU for taking the time during this busy taxseason to volunteer at VITA! As we always say, relief is in our DNA,and you all played a role in bringing that to life at these VITA siteswhere we were able to help those in our local community!Over 50 VolunteersRegistered
HISTORYBLACKmonth“The ultimate measure of a man is notwhere he stands in moments of comfortand convenience, but where he stands attimes of challenge and controversy. “CelebratingDR. MARTIN LUTHERKING JR.
Getting To Know You!Hey everyone! My name is Celeste Garcia. I am part of Office Admin and I just started workingfor Optima about a month ago. I was born and raised (for the most part) in Orange County. I say for the most part becauseI’ve moved around a lot in my life. I’ve lived in 9 cities, 4 counties, and 2 states to be exact. Igraduated from Newport Harbor High then studied at Orange Coast College. I was studyingto be a nurse. My goal was to become a nurse anesthetist, which is a mix of nursing andanesthesiology. Maybe someday I’ll move into the healthcare industry. I’m currently open tofinding the right career path for me. I’m a cat mom to 2 kitties and they are my everything. I spoil them more than I do myselfhahaha. Minnie is 1 and a half years old and Tigre (aka Fleabag or Orange Guy) is 11 monthsold. His 1st birthday is coming up this February hehe. I love discovering new restaurants and trying out new foods. I finally grew out of being a pickyeater lol. My favorite foods are milensa de res, rajas con queso, and al pastor. Whether it be ina taco, torta, tamale, gordita, or on its own with tortillas on the side. I’m down for it all. My hobbies are film photography, makeup, thrifting, antiquing, collecting vinyl records, andgoing to concerts. I enjoy going to scenic viewpoints and the beach at sunset. I love to travel. Ihave a lot of friends and family in Puerto Vallarta Mexico so I visit them when I can. If I couldstart a new life anywhere it would be there. I’m extremely happy to be a part of the Optima team, and I look forward to seeing what thefuture holds for me here!
EMPLOYEERecognition14 yearsArt FedichMark JohnsonAnniversariesCLICK ONCLICK ON THE BIRTHDAY GIFT!THE BIRTHDAY GIFT!7 yearsEydalid Barboza10 yearsChing SauCristina Abiertas6 yearsSarahi GarciaSerica GomezMarissa Marin8 yearsAlbert ManzoJessica BlanchardLanette NguyenMichael KeeneyNick Hashimi5 yearsAnthony MoffittCameron Pinpherk9 yearsElizabeth EliasFady AttiaFahad NizamiLetty PalafoxLuiz CrespoMatt Larsen4 yearsAlbert DuenasBrian HuynhElizabeth GarciaJennifer Espinoza2 yearsAlan McEneaneyJackie OlveraKathy RodriguezKim VegaNatalie EstradaHappyHappy Birthdays!Birthdays!Employee GrowthEmployee GrowthNew HiresNew HiresChris Bright - Sr. TA1Gary Mead - Sr. TA1Jason Cazares - Sr. TA1Jeffrey Mendez - Sr. TA1Promotions/TransfersPromotions/TransfersFashionette Leonard - ERB Specialist 1 yearBerry RobeyFashionette LeonardHai NguyenHanh NguyenKevin ChoVal Fernandes 3 yearsBriana AmadorIan RongavillaJack CarlinoKimberly CortezJeremy Linnebur - Sr. TA1Justin Tolentino - Sr. TA1Peter Villanueva - Sr. TA1Wendy King - Sr. TA1Deanna Aldayyat - Communications Assistant
Everything was explained tome very well, I feel confidentthey will resolve my issues well.My experience was great.The representative Leonardthat I spoke with did anawesome job explainingeverything to me.Sandra Navarro at Optima Taxhas been a great person to workwith. She has went above andbeyond working with me onscheduled phone calls andpayments options. She isprofessional and caring at thesame time.LEONARD MALDONADOLEONARD IS AN AMAZING LEADER. HE IS SOENCOURAGING AND FOCUSED ON OUR GOALS.JUST A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND AS WELL.HE IS AN INSPIRATION TO THIS WHOLE TEAMEmployeeClientREVIEWSOF THE MONTH
WellnessA N D B E N E F I T SPHYSICALCHALLENGEFEBRUARYSo excited to see our Optimians takecharge of their physical wellbeing!This has been our largestparticipation count we have seen!Do you know how much brand namemedications really cost? By switchingto a generic brand, you could greatlyreduce the cost of your next pharmacyvisit. Generic drugs can be as much as80% to 85% less expensive than theirbrand-name counterparts!Heart disease is a common term forcoronary artery disease. It is thenumber one cause of death in both menand women in the United States. Nearlyhalf of the adults in the U.S. have heartdisease, which can lead to seriousissues like a heart attack or stroke.
How many mail trays of LT38 (Soft)Notices did we receive on Monday,January 29?EngagementEmployeeAmy HogancampCongrats to...$25 gift cardcoming your way!for winning last month'sEmployee Engagement question!Last Month's Answer:6 HuttonEnter your answer to our monthly question in the link below byno later than February 15th.Anyone who participates will receive FIVE Optima RewardsPoints! You will also be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a$25 gift certificate!