Doug Martens is Our Q3 'Enthusiastic' Award Winner
Enthusiasm begins with a belief in the mission. At Clickstop, we show up each day to create a business that is enjoyable, sustainable and provides opportunity for those who seek it. If you’re in agreement with the mission, you find delight in seeing it fulfilled.
Additionally, there is a set of Core Values that we have determined are the necessary for us to achieve the mission. For that reason, we measure our performance against them. As the values consistently manifest in the behaviors of co-workers, it is creating success (sustainability) and an environment that we enjoy being a part of.
Belief and Trust in Co-Workers
Doug Martens is a co-worker who cares intensely about Clickstop’s success. When he asks about your day, he genuinely listens to your reply and offers encouragement whenever possible. Doug is a friend to everyone he meets. Additionally, he pursues greatness by holding himself and others to an expectation of excellence.
Doug has the responsibility of managing Clickstop’s biggest expense, and understands what successful management means to the organization. Each time the contract is revised, Doug re-reads the fine print from the top, catching small errors and saving us from unnecessary expenses. He’s holding others accountable to the small things that make a big impact and encouraging us along the way. Not to mention, he often loves to share his homemade baked goods.
Doug, we’re happy to recognize you as our Q3 Enthusiastic Trait Award Winner. Well done!
The Interview
What is your role at Clickstop?
Freight and Customs Compliance Manager
How long have you worked at Clickstop?
18 months
How did you feel upon being recognized for this award?
Honored and surprised
What do you believe has led up to this recognition?
I come to work each day with a new energy to do my best and to make work enjoyable for everyone I work with. Our work family is important to me. When they feel good, I feel good. When they hurt, I hurt. Everyone is important to me.
Why is this Core Trait important to the success of Clickstop?
It is important to be excited about your job and the impact you can make to as an employee owner.
What brought you to Clickstop?
I was looking for a career change, and had known about Clickstop for years, hearing many positive comments. I reached out to a friend who worked here and applied and was hired.
What keeps you at Clickstop?
Clickstop gives me an opportunity to succeed each day. To make a difference. The core values of Clickstop align with my personal values and goals so it has been a good fit.
Why should others want to work at Clickstop?
Clickstop is a unique working environment that provides the autonomy and trust to do your best work every day.
If you had to pick one food to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Toast with butter
What is the coolest/craziest place you ever been to?
Sitting on a beach front bar in Venice, CA people watching.
Do you a nickname(s)? If so, what is it? Why is it your nickname?
My nickname is “D.” It came from my first supervisor who entrusted me with a lot of responsibility. I would get notes on my desk addressed to “D” please handle… “