03/24/2021
Hello and good morning VSRA Facebook family!
This week we would love to introduce you all to Sallena Nikitas!
At a younger age, Sallena thought that if she walked over a grate on the sidewalk, she would fall through every time. Till this day, Sallena still will not walk over a grate or manhole cover. Originally hired as a temporary employee, she has now been working at VSRA for almost 7 years, as our Training Director. Her day-to-day activities include meeting the training needs of the member companies, whether it be classroom training, online training, or Marine Trades Training (MTT). She also supports the Safety & Environmental committee, OSHA-VSRA Partnership, the LEGO competition event, as well as assist her co-workers when needed. Sallena’s strength lies in her organizational skills, hard work ethic, and the ability to sternly delegate (bossy). She strives to succeed in all areas of her work, which she believes is a true reflection of who she is.
When she’s not helping students prepare for training, she is either cooking and baking at home, or tackling a tricky puzzle. One of her biggest accomplishments is being the first college graduate of her family. Also, marrying her best friend and starting a beautiful family. Her favorite aspect of working at VSRA is working with our members, face to face, as well as working in such a cohesive and welcoming work environment. Also, she gets to work with her sister. (Lucky)
The advice Sallena would give to her younger self is “Take life a little less serious”.
Thank you, Sallena, for helping #MakeShipHappen!
Hello and good morning VSRA Facebook family!
This week we would love to introduce you all to Sallena Nikitas!
At a younger age, Sallena thought that if she walked over a grate on the sidewalk, she would fall through every time. Till this day, Sallena still will not walk over a grate or manhole cover. Originally hired as a temporary employee, she has now been working at VSRA for almost 7 years, as our Training Director. Her day-to-day activities include meeting the training needs of the member companies, whether it be classroom training, online training, or Marine Trades Training (MTT). She also supports the Safety & Environmental committee, OSHA-VSRA Partnership, the LEGO competition event, as well as assist her co-workers when needed. Sallena’s strength lies in her organizational skills, hard work ethic, and the ability to sternly delegate (bossy). She strives to succeed in all areas of her work, which she believes is a true reflection of who she is.
When she’s not helping students prepare for training, she is either cooking and baking at home, or tackling a tricky puzzle. One of her biggest accomplishments is being the first college graduate of her family. Also, marrying her best friend and starting a beautiful family. Her favorite aspect of working at VSRA is working with our members, face to face, as well as working in such a cohesive and welcoming work environment. Also, she gets to work with her sister. (Lucky)
The advice Sallena would give to her younger self is “Take life a little less serious”.
Thank you, Sallena, for helping #MakeShipHappen!
