Employee Spotlight

Meet the Team: Carson Dorsey

Meet the Team: Carson Dorsey We’re thrilled to introduce Carson Dorsey to Team Smiley. Carson joins us as the Smiley Crane Division General Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for the rigging industry that's truly commendable. Though Carson is just starting his journey with the Smiley Crane Team, his expertise and dedication promise to make a significant impact. About Carson When Carson isn’t busy managing operations, he’s likely spending quality time with his family. Married for 15 years, Carson and his wife are blessed with two children—a boy and a girl. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, Carson has called the Phoenix area home for the last 30 years. Industry Experience Carson’s career in the rigging industry began at the young age of 18, and [...]

2024-07-17T16:57:20+00:00July 17, 2024|Employee Spotlight|2 Comments

Meet the Team: James Nefzger

Meet the Team: James Nefzger We're thrilled to introduce James Nefzger to Team Smiley. James brings with him a wealth of experience and a passion for the industry that's hard to match. He just started with the Smiley Crane Team but has been in the crane industry for about 20 years. James will be working closely with the Heavy Crane Team, ready to make his mark and contribute to our team's success. About James When James isn't busy with cranes, you'll likely find him spending time with his family. With 30 years of marriage under his belt to his wife Stacey, who manages the household, James is a proud father of two grown daughters and five adorable grandkids—all of whom reside locally. James's interests include hunting, camping, [...]

2024-04-11T02:00:27+00:00April 8, 2024|Employee Spotlight|1 Comment

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates We are so proud of the employees that have been working hard to enhance their skill sets and get their NCCER Certifications! These employees have made the commitment to complete the Smiley Self Study NCCER program and have passed the required testing. We know that carving the time out to study isn't always the easiest task, but your motivation and dedication is an inspiration. Congratulations! Basic Rigger Danny Simoneit Tim Gordon Swing Cab Crane Brandon Kronenbitter Tyler Hoffner Crane Operator Certifications for SLS Employees We have gotten some questions from employees that would like to get their NCCER Crane Operator Certification or Rigging Certification. We are offering a self-study/tutor program for [...]

2022-12-01T16:09:46+00:00December 1, 2022|Company, Employee Spotlight|Comments Off on Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates We are so proud of the employees that have been working hard to enhance their skill sets and get their NCCER Certifications! These employees have made the commitment to complete the Smiley Self Study NCCER program and have passed the required testing. We know that carving the time out to study isn't always the easiest task, but your motivation and dedication is an inspiration. Congratulations! Fixed Cab Jack Jacobs Swing Cab Jack Jacobs Jake Cordes Chris Stanley Crane Operator Certifications for SLS Employees We have gotten some questions from employees that would like to get their NCCER Crane Operator Certification or Rigging Certification. We are offering a self-study/tutor program [...]

2022-10-03T16:54:59+00:00October 3, 2022|Employee Spotlight, Smiley Crane|Comments Off on Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Meet the Team: Samantha Tate

Meet the Team: Samantha Tate - Heavy Crane Admin Samantha Tate Heavy Crane and Rigging Admin Samantha is new to Smiley and the crane world but is excited to learn the industry. She previously worked as an office admin and account manager before furthering her education and becoming an Esthetician. Deciding that the employment opportunity to return to her roots as an office admin was too good to pass up, Samantha started with Smiley earlier this month. Born and raised in Orange County California, she and the love of her life, Tyler Hoffner (Smiley Oiler), moved to Surprise in April 2022. Waiting for the weather to cool down, Samantha is looking forward to enjoying all that the Phoenix area has to offer in hiking, camping, [...]

2022-09-26T19:19:16+00:00September 26, 2022|Employee Spotlight|Comments Off on Meet the Team: Samantha Tate

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates We are so proud of the employees that have been working hard to enhance their skill sets and get their NCCER Certifications! These employees have made the commitment to complete the Smiley Self Study NCCER program and have passed the required testing. We know that carving the time out to study isn't always the easiest task, but your motivation and dedication is an inspiration. Congratulations! Basic Rigger Tyler Hoffner Swing Cab Crane Matt Clark Gary Sponsler Don't forget! Sunday NCCER Testing - September 18, 2022 Knowing how hard it can be to find time during the week for NCCER testing, Chris has arranged a special testing session Sunday, September 18th for [...]

2022-08-30T23:09:50+00:00August 30, 2022|Company, Employee Spotlight|Comments Off on Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates We are so proud of the employees that have been working hard to enhance their skill sets and get their NCCER Certifications! These employees have made the commitment to complete the Smiley Self Study NCCER program and have passed the required testing. We know that carving the time out to study isn't always the easiest task, but your motivation and dedication is an inspiration. Congratulations! Basic Rigger Connor Jones Fixed Cab Matt Clark Crane Operator Certifications for SLS Employees We have gotten some questions from employees that would like to get their NCCER Crane Operator Certification or Rigging Certification. We are offering a self-study/tutor program for motivated individuals. Step 1: [...]

2022-07-25T22:50:46+00:00July 25, 2022|Company, Employee Spotlight|Comments Off on Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates We are so proud of the employees that have been working hard to enhance their skill sets and get their NCCER Certifications! These employees have made the commitment to complete the Smiley Self Study NCCER program and have passed the required testing. We know that carving the time out to study isn't always the easiest task, but your motivation and dedication is an inspiration. Congratulations! Basic Rigger Sean Thomas Sean Aarons-Cooke Jered Schouten Fixed Cab Kevin Hiner Chris Stanley Intermediate Rigger: Jennifer Denman Crane Operator Certifications for SLS Employees We have gotten some questions from employees that would like to get their NCCER Crane Operator Certification [...]

2022-06-30T21:47:28+00:00June 30, 2022|Company, Employee Spotlight|Comments Off on Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates

Volunteers Needed for the “Meet the Team”

"Meet the Team" Employee Spotlight - Volunteers Needed Many of you that have been enjoying the employee spotlight each week, so you know that this is a fun way of highlighting team members so that we can get to know each other on a little more personal level. In order to keep this going, I need your help and would love to feature you! I have simplified the process into a questionnaire that I use as notes to write your bio. The questionnaire only takes a few minutes, and you may fill answer the questions as in depth or generic as you like. Once written, I will have you proof your story and will not publish it without your approval. This is an optional exercise [...]

2022-06-27T21:23:39+00:00June 27, 2022|Employee Spotlight|Comments Off on Volunteers Needed for the “Meet the Team”

Meet the Team: Beth Farnsworth

Meet the Team: Beth Farnsworth - Tucson / Heavy Crane Division Beth Farnsworth Dispatch- Tucson / Heavy Crane and Rigging Looking for a change, Beth came to Smiley 1 ½ years ago after working in the medical field for over 13 years. She brought her organizational skills and excellent work ethic to the Tucson office and recently has been working out of the Phoenix Heavy Crane office. The upbeat environment and team-work attitude of her co-workers have help her to learn the industry quickly and enjoy her job. Born in Tucson, Beth lived in Idaho for 10 years before moving back to the area when she was 13. As a single parent since her daughter was five years old, she keeps a very busy schedule. [...]

2022-06-21T23:07:43+00:00June 21, 2022|Employee Spotlight|Comments Off on Meet the Team: Beth Farnsworth
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