NCBVI EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Kelly Coleman, Orientation Counselor in Omaha, strongly believes in and has high expectations of her blind clients. We constantly receive praise for her abilities and professionalism from clients, families, community professionals and employers.

Kelly teaches non-visual techniques, assists with technology issues, stays current on new assistive technology and does much of the technology training. Kelly works closely and effectively with team members, partnering to help clients achieve their employment goals.

Kelly is detail oriented, well organized, conscientious, and timely on all service delivery and paperwork. She has worked all the agency statewide and local programs. She serves as a leader and a strong team member, stepping in to help wherever needed. Kelly takes the initiative to do whatever needs to be done.

NCBVI MANAGER OF THE YEAR

Bill Brown, Business Manager, works to assure responsible business practices, with attention to customer service, integrity and timeliness.

Bill did an extraordinary job managing our office remodeling. He established detailed communication with many different entities and people. He was respectful of staff preferences and needs. With organization and follow through, he assessed office, training, storage and conference room space; ordered modifications, equipment, and work stations. Bill is extending this assessment to other offices and positive changes are expected there, too. Bill’s work has greatly enhanced staff morale.

Bill also directs efforts to establish a new data management system, eForce. He persists in keeping the project moving. Once live, the eForce system will make us all more efficient and free to concentrate on client services.