September 2017 -
Acden
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Jessi Ann Laviolette, General Manager, Acden Manufacturing
1 Letter from Jessi Ann 2 Better Earth Program 3 Acden in the Community 4 HSEQ 5 Careers 6 Employee Profile 8 Anniversaries 9 Congratulations 10 HR - Employee Profile 11 Working with Difficult People 12 Recipe
My name is Jessi Ann Laviolette, and I am the general manager of Acden Manufacturing in Fort Chipewyan. In October of 1998, I was hired to manage Chip Manufacturing Company Limited (now known as Acden Manufacturing). The main product we manufacture is a knitted Kevlar sleeve known as a wristlet. Twenty times stronger than steel, our industrial wristlets and gloves are made of 100% Kevlar® – a synthetic fiber that is fire retardant as well as slash and puncture resistant. We have been in business almost 19 years and I believe that effective management and accountability have played a considerable role in ensuring the company’s achievements. We started with a business loan which was paid in full within six months and we’ve seen continued growth ever since. I have proudly watched the company grow from humble beginnings to the success we are today. I previously worked within the oil industry, private sector and human resources all of which have developed my professional skills. I have taken on my management role and responsibilities with self-determination; everything from the operation’s start up, technical machinery servicing and staff management, to maintaining a safe and secure work environment. Acden Manufacturing contributes employment and economic opportunity for the community of Fort Chipewyan. We have provided donations to the local school and for community events. We are also proud to conduct tours of our facility to provide awareness for our young entrepreneurs. I would like to acknowledge all of my staff for their efforts, hard work and dedication. Without them, we would not be where we are today. We are fortunate enough to be able to offer incentives, promote good work ethic, support achievements, and above all provide a sense of pride. We all have unique qualities and abilities; when we bring them to the workplace, and put them into use, we are guaranteed to succeed!
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