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title: "Employee Spotlight : Angie McQuay"
description: Where did you grow up? I grew up in Caraway, AR, a small town in the Northeast part of the state. Where did you go to school? I went to Riverside K-12 – Caraway, AR & Lake City, AR. I graduated from Arkansas State University. Brag about your family. I have a blended family. My […]
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# [Employee Spotlight : Angie McQuay](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/employee-spotlight-angie-mcquay)

 Written by [user](https://blog.optusinc.com/en/blog/author/user) | February 25, 2022 2:54:41 PM Z

***Where did you grow up?***

*I grew up in Caraway, AR, a small town in the Northeast part of the state.*

***Where did you go to school?***

*I went to Riverside K-12 – Caraway, AR & Lake City, AR. I graduated from Arkansas State University.*

***Brag about your family.***

I have a blended family. My husband and I have been married for 12 years. He is a local police officer and Army veteran. My daughter just turned 21 and is on her way to becoming a very successful cosmetologist. My bonus-son is 23. He works at a local factory and has been married for four months. Hopefully, within the next year or two, I’ll be able to say I also have a grandchild. ????

I am also a dog mom to 2 crazy boxers and one old-man labrador.

***What do you do for fun?***

My husband and I love to travel all over the U.S. on our motorcycle. We also like the idea of RVing (we have the RV but had a little mishap with the power cord, sooooooo no more trips until we get a new cord).

***What was your first job?***

I worked at American Greetings in Osceola, AR, during the summers for three years. It was hot, nasty work for a teenage girl, but it helped me decide I did not want to do that for the rest of my life.

***What is your dream job?***

Backup singer for an 80’s hair band!

***What is something very few people know about you?***

I have six tattoos, and I rode my own motorcycle for several years.

***What quote/motto do you live by?***

She listened to her heart, and that made all the difference.

***Tell us your Optus story. When did you start, and what position? Have you moved positions/jobs?***

I was blessed to start my career as the HR Generalist at Optus in late August 2018 and still hold that role today.

***What is your official job title?***

HR Generalist

***What SHOULD your job title be?***

Professional Listener, Bright-Side Seeker, Not the Terminator, Professional Emailer

***Describe your day-to-day job.***

My primary responsibilities are recruiting, administering our health and retirement plans, compliance, employee reviews, and HR administrative duties.

In collaboration with teammates, I handle insurance open enrollment, payroll, time-off requests, preparing for all-employee meetings, fielding employee questions, employee retention and engagement, and much more.

***What is one thing that Optus does better than any other employer you have had in the past?***

Optus is the first place I’ve ever worked that stands behind the phrase “family-oriented.” Many companies out there will say this, but not all will show it.

***Tell us about one learning or growth opportunity you have had while working at Optus.***

Wow, that’s a tough one. Do I have to pick just one? 

????

I learn something new most days. I have been blessed with a great mentor in my manager, Shanna. Hopefully, this will not offend her, but she has helped me become the HR professional I am today. From day one, she noticed that I had a lot more to offer than I would allow myself to see. She found the areas where I lacked experience and exposure and made sure I gained hands-on knowledge. She has taught me how to show myself grace and move on when I make mistakes. She has also given me a lot of excellent advice that I need to put into place to become better at my job and better at life, in general.

***What do you like most about working at Optus?***

I love the culture at Optus. I’ve never worked anywhere like this before. The people here are the best!

***Have you received recognition from Optus on a job well done? ***

***If so, what was the recognition?***

I received an MVP award last quarter!  

***We like to say Optus is like a family. Who at Optus is like family to you and why?***

Being the open book I am, I feel like everyone at Optus is family. ????

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