Ellen Grimnes

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Grimnes, EllenTitle: Manager of the Workforce Management Team
Company: American International Group, Inc.
Location: Humble, TX United States

Fair and concerned with the feelings of her workers, Ellen Grimnes has spent years serving the people of American International Group, Inc. Also known as AIG, the company is one of the world’s largest insurance organizations, and works to provide property casualty insurance, life and retirement services, and mortgage guaranty. In her role, Ms. Grimnes is responsible for managing the schedules for AIG’s call centers around the country, which includes forecasting the number of calls and operators needed three weeks ahead of actual time. She also works with the quality department regarding the coaching needed for training purposes.

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Sadia Aiwinnilomo

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Title: Office Manager
Company: SolarCity
Location: Rocky Hill, CT United States

Determined to be involved with a company that gives back to both individuals and the environment, Sadia Aiwinnilomo decided to join SolarCity, a full-service solar power system provider. The goal of the company is to help the residents of Connecticut transition to solar power, which saves people thousands of dollars and reduces dependence on fossil fuels. Ms. Aiwinnilomo is proud of her position as an office manager, as she attained the role in a short amount of time and is afforded the opportunity to assist others using her strong communication skills. She is inspired by the people she works with, and enjoys the atmosphere in the organization.

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Candy Abbott

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Abbott, CanduTitle: 1) Executive Director 2) Managing Partner
Company: 1) Mothers With a Mission 2) Fruitbearer Publishing, LLC
Location: Georgetown, DE United States

Driven by her desire to reach out to as many women as she possibly can, Candy Abbott has spent nearly two decades serving her companies, Mothers With a Mission and Fruitbearer Publishing, LLC. The first is designed to serve as resource for mothers who want to make a difference, and the latter was created for the purpose of serving Christian authors. Ms. Abbott feels her career path is her calling from God; although she never wanted to be a leader, she works constantly to learn and grow as she interacts with those who reach out to her. Looking forward, she hopes to have her website be a go-to for all mothers, and to have these women find friendships, mentors, and a strong support system.

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Penny Patterson Smith

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Patterson Smith, PennyTitle: Franchise Owner
Company: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Location: Hummelstown, PA United States

After retiring from corporate America, Penny Patterson Smith decided she wanted a career in a feel-good industry where she could use her knowledge and expertise to provide services that people would enjoy.  Thus, she felt it was a natural progression to join Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, a health, wellness and fitness company that specializes in massages, facials and hair removal. Ms. Patterson Smith currently owns two franchises, one in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the other in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She is inspired in her career by her own internal drive; when she sees the impact she makes on companies and people, it validates what she does and why.

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Christina Neiwirth

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Top Female Executives

Neiwirth, ChristinaTitle: Independent Consultant
Company: Arbonne International, LLC
Location: Westchester, CA United States

Reliable, personable, and upbeat, Christina Neiwirth has spent more than two decades honing her customer service skills at Arbonne International, LLC. She has remained loyal to the organic health and wellness company for so long because of her passion for their products. Everything is natural, botanically-based, vegan and gluten-free, which Ms. Neiwirth feels has created life-altering effects for herself, her family, and her customers. She started with Arbonne right after high school, and believes that a lot of who she is comes from them.

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