Employee Spotlight: Cathy Challman
Employee Spotlight:
Cathy Challman, Designer
Check your ego at the door...is a phrase we use to add color and clarity to our Do What's Right core company value. Because most of our employees work with our clients directly, it's significant that they can live out our core values at work each day.
Cathy is the recipient of our Do What's Right Core Value Award for 2020 because she lives out this value day to day. Cathy is an experienced creative, and came to Creatis after spending years as an art director for agencies, searching for more life/work balance. Not only is Cathy an expert in design, she brings this refreshing "balance mindset" to her role working for our client, Optum. Cathy asks pointed questions to achieve the best outcome for her colleagues, Optum and Creatis; even going above and beyond to ensure the appropriate solution.
We're thrilled that Cathy is on our team, making a huge difference in her work.
Learn more about Cathy...from Cathy! (Pictured, Right: Cathy at home with her Core Value Award monument)
How did you get connected to Creatis?
After years as an Art Director in the agency world, I switched to freelance. The work was steady, but the hours were long and I wanted balance in my life. I met with Julie Mattson, who connected me with Optum for a short gig (kind of a test run). It’s been over 2 1/2 years and I still love the assignment. It’s given me a chance to expand my skills and maintain that balance I was looking for.
What makes Creatis a great career fit for you right now?
Creatis offers support in ways difficult to find on your own. Steady work, normal hours, the ability for guilt-free time off, and a community of peers to name few.
What are the perks of working remotely?
The view of the birds and the garden outside my window, access to snacks, and every day is take your dog to work day.
What do you enjoy most about your role at Optum?
I have a long history working with healthcare related clients around the country. Optum was a perfect fit. I like my co-workers, and the shared pride in what we provide for Optum’s clients (especially during this COVID pandemic). I feel very appreciated.
Any advice for those new to working remotely (as most people are these days)?
As a freelancer, I worked from a home office for over 10 years before I started with Creatis. Having a dedicated office space, taking time each day to walk outside, staying involved in outside industry related groups and keeping up with technology has served me well.
What are your other interests, skills and hobbies—any that you’d like to share with the world?
I love to travel (oh, how I’ve missed it these last few months). I’ve been taking watercolor and sketching classes, and my husband and I are building a kayak.
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