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Cydcor’s Publication Receives Recognition from Graphic Design USA
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
earns kudos for its monthly publication
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (October 26, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, recently received recognition from the American Graphic Design Awards for its monthly publication, The Leader, which is distributed to Cydcor’s network of more than 250 independently-owned offices throughout the United States and Canada.
The Leader, a 16-page publication, is designed by Mustang Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in Ventura County, and written and produced entirely by Cydcor’s marketing team.
The publication was entered into the American Graphic Design Awards; out of more than 8,000 entries, less than 15 percent were recognized – and The Leader was one of them. As a result, Cydcor will appear in an upcoming issue of Graphic Design USA with a photo and small blurb.
“Awards for awards sake are not part of a valuable marketing program. However, awards that are an outgrowth of a well-planned campaign and teamwork between agency and client are always a highlight,” said Scott Harris, president of Mustang Marketing. “This one in particular resulted from focused effort by everyone involved and is a particular source of pride for Mustang.”
The Leader goes out monthly to field reps, office owners, assistant managers, and administrators throughout the United States and Canada. The sales statistics of the top sales reps and office owners are highlighted. Also included are interviews, feature articles, and important news items.
“The Leader captures the essence of what makes Cydcor so unique,” said Vera Quinn, chief operating officer. “The publication showcases our people’s accomplishments, our passion for our clients, and our ongoing ‘student mentality’ that everyone in the field practices. “
Cydcor Holds Annual Appreciation Event in Puerto Rico
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
provides weekend of rest and relaxation for independent network of sales offices
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (September 29, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, recently held its annual R&R event at the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico. The event is structured to honor and appreciate the network of independent sales offices throughout the United States and Canada for their efforts over the past year, providing them with opportunities to rest, relax, and network.
This year, almost 600 were in attendance and enjoyed the theme of “work hard, play hard.” Attendees had the opportunity to be part of a pirate themed private island dinner on Palomino Island, see a Latin dance show, spend time in the pool, and lounge on the beach. During the weekend, they also saw two leaders become promoted to senior positions, showcasing the hard work each individual made to get to that level.
Additionally, a charity dodgeball tournament took place to raise funds for Amigos de los Animales, Inc., an animal rescue organization in Puerto Rico. Eighteen teams of team members from the independent sales offices competed against each other in a bracket tournament and raised $1,800 for the organization.
“It is clear that we are a unique organization that thrives on making a difference wherever we are, and that momentum, focus, and drive is what really separates us from the rest,” said Vera Quinn, chief operating officer.
Cydcor Exceeds $150,000 Fundraising Goal for Operation Smile Mission
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
exceeds financial goal for children’s medical charity
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (September 16, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, has raised more than $150,000 for Operation Smile along with its network of independently-owned sales offices across the United States and Canada. Operation Smile is a children’s medical charity that provides free cleft lip and cleft palate reconstructive surgeries worldwide. The $150,000 will fund a medical mission to a remote locale in Peru, Cambodia, or Rwanda.
More than 90 of Cydcor’s independent sales offices along with Cydcor’s own team members raised the funds over the past year through a variety of fundraisers and events, often competing against each other to raise the most.
“I am so proud and excited about the sales offices and Cydcor team members who have come together and made a difference in the lives of so many children,” said Vera Quinn, chief operating officer. “We decided on a goal, worked hard until we got there, and now we will have the opportunity to make a real impact.”
“It took the power of many to raise this amount of money, and I’m beyond impressed with the dedication and perseverance of each person who did so,” said Jim Majeski, president of Cydcor. “This drive to succeed is what makes us extremely successful, goal-oriented, and motivated to succeed.”
Cydcor Hosts National Conferences for Network of Independent Sales Offices in the United States and Canada
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
celebrates offices for their commitment and dedication to clients
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (July 20, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, has announced that the company recently held two conferences in Nashville, Tennessee and Montreal, Quebec to recognize and celebrate its network of nearly 200 independently-owned offices throughout the United States and Canada.
With the theme of “Dream XTreme,” the events were attended by sales representatives and office owners throughout each area. In Nashville, more than 1,700 were in attendance; in Canada, almost 300 were at the event. Attendees heard presentations from leaders in the business, attended invaluable training sessions, and participated in an awards ceremony. Awards were distributed to those who were achieving above and beyond sales targets and performing at high rates.
“The two conferences were an incredible success, and I’m so proud of all the sales representatives and office owners who work tirelessly each day selling on behalf of our clients,” said Gary Polson, chief executive officer. “We recognized dozens of sales representatives and office owners who have demonstrated excellence and growth. Both events were extremely exciting – and watching the award winners step up to the podium to be recognized for their achievements was inspiring.”
During the Nashville event, Cydcor recognized a top performing sales office owner with a 2011 Range Rover Sport. Nominees spoke to the group with great messages revolving around passion, commitment, and hard work. A video about Operation Smile, a children’s medical charity that provides free cleft lip and cleft palate reconstructive surgeries worldwide, was also shown to the group; field high rollers who have raised significant funds were recognized. Cydcor is one of the highest corporate givers to the organization and an official corporate ambassador for the organization.
“Our network of sales offices is the backbone of our business. Without them selling door-to-door and business-to-business for our clients, we wouldn’t be successful,” said Polson. “Our sales reps and office owners are our business. It was a pleasure seeing them receive their hard-earned recognition and watch their energy during the two events – everyone was enthusiastic and energized.”
Vera Quinn Appointed Chief Operations Officer of Cydcor
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
expands its operational team to help achieve company goals.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (July 19, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, today announced the promotion of Vera Quinn to Chief Operations Officer.
In her role, Quinn will work closely with Cydcor’s clients, field leadership and business development teams while overseeing daily operations at Cydcor’s headquarters. Quinn will also head the tactical leadership team responsible for developing and executing initiatives to grow Cydcor’s business. Quinn was previously the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales Operations.
“We are very proud to promote Vera Quinn to Chief Operations Officer of Cydcor,” said Gary Polson, Chief Executive Officer. “Vera’s dedication to the Cydcor team and her relentless pursuit of excellence are a motivation for all of us. Vera leads by example, inspiring those around her to hold themselves to the highest standards and achieve the best results possible for our clients. We are confident that our business and our team members will continue to grow through her leadership.”
In addition to leading the majority of Cydcor’s operations, Quinn will manage several departments including field solutions, field training, data management, quality assurance and vendor management. She will be responsible for supporting Cydcor’s network of more than 200 sales offices and leading nearly 95% of Cydcor team members.
“Cydcor is the leading provider of outsourced face-to-face sales because we are driven to achieve results for our clients and are dedicated to the growth of our team members,” said Quinn. “I am proud of the achievements I have made within Cydcor to-date and I look forward to continuing my contributions to the growth of our company, our clients, and our team members.”
Quinn began her career with Cydcor more than 10 years ago as a manager, based out of the company’s former headquarters in Toronto. Quinn’s responsibilities within the company have consistently evolved, propelling her to hold a senior leadership position at the age of 37. She is credited with leading the development of Cydcor’s current operational system and playing a vital role in the expansion of Cydcor’s client roster.
Cydcor Named Among “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
is named one of Los Angeles’s best mid-sized companies to work for in 2011
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (July 13, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, has been named among the “Best Places to Work” for area mid-sized companies by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
The Los Angeles Business Journal and Best Companies Group worked together to identify and recognize area companies with a strong commitment to workplace excellence. Both publicly and privately held organizations were selected based on benefits, corporate philanthropy, policies, work-life balance, camaraderie and support of employees’ personal growth. Selections were made based on company surveys and employee comments.
“We are deeply proud to be recognized as one of Los Angeles’s Best Places to Work,” said Vera Quinn, senior vice president of sales operations. “Cydcor’s culture is one of dedication to the well-being of our team members – including investing in their professional development, as well as to giving back to the communities in which they live. Our commitment to our employees reflects in the results they deliver for our clients and the service work they do in our local communities.”
Cydcor has previously been named amongst the Best Places to Work in the San Fernando Valley, ranking #4 in 2010. This is the first year the company has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles County. A complete list of companies and rankings for small, mid and large-sized companies will be published on August 15, 2011 in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
800 People Volunteer Through Cydcor’s Neighborhood Leader Program
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
gives back to local communities and charitable organizations through program
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (July 11, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, has announced that its Neighborhood Leader Program, an internal program available to Cydcor’s network of independently-owned sales offices, has helped a significant number of charitable organizations throughout the United States and Canada.
Through the Neighborhood Leader Program:
- The network of nearly 200 independent Cydcor sales offices located across the United States and Canada are given financial sponsorships.
- The offices are encouraged to donate their time and talent to non-profit, charitable organizations in their communities.
- Cydcor provides a contribution match to help support the volunteer effort.
- Each independent Cydcor office is eligible to take advantage of the Neighborhood Leader Program once each year.
To date, approximately 800 team members from sales offices throughout the country have dedicated almost 400 hours to their local communities through volunteer work and donations since the program’s inception. They’ve served 46 organizations, as shown in the Cydcor Neighborhood Leader video.
“These numbers are truly astounding,” said Gary Polson, CEO of Cydcor. “Since the program’s inception, we have been able to make a significant difference in our local communities. More sales offices are taking advantage of this valuable program and making the ritual of giving back a major goal. I’m so proud of their commitment and dedication.”
Organizations helped in various local communities through the Neighborhood Leader Program include The American Red Cross, Kids Help Phone, The Midwest Food Bank, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Race for the Cure, Baby DJ, and the Strides Against Cancer Walk.
Team members from the independently-owned sales offices have also hosted fundraising events such as bowl-a-thons, fun and games days, and sports tournaments for Operation Smile, a worldwide medical charity that provides free surgeries for children born with facial deformities. The network of sales offices have contributed greatly through their own fundraising efforts – competing against each other to raise a cumulative total of $150,000, which will fund a medical mission to remote locales in Peru, Cambodia or Rwanda.
“I’m extremely proud of our network of sales offices for all that they accomplished and are continuing to accomplish every day,” said Vera Quinn, senior vice president of sales operations. “Giving back to the communities they live in is an extremely important thing to do – it shows respect and dedication to their day-to-day environment. Like with everything they set out to accomplish, the Neighborhood Leader opportunity is one that each and every office has committed to head-on.”
Jim Erickson Joins Cydcor as New Vice President of Business Development
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
grows leadership team to help achieve company goals.
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (July 6, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, announced that Jim Erickson has joined the team as Vice President of Business Development.
In this role, Erickson works closely with Cydcor’s Senior Vice President of Business Development and various members of the business development team to identify, pitch, and negotiate contracts with various cable and telecom companies to enlist Cydcor’s outsourced sales services.
In addition to Erickson’s primary focus on these industries, he is assisting the business development team in sourcing and negotiating opportunities in other industries as well. Upon signing new clients to contracts with Cydcor, Erickson works closely with Cydcor’s campaign management team to help grow the campaign. For the past year, Erickson has worked as a consultant for Cydcor as the company explored opportunities in the cable industry – making him well-versed in Cydcor’s practices, procedures, and goals.
“We’re very excited to have Jim Erickson join our business development team. Jim’s experience at Comcast and Qwest provides us with another high quality vice president who has a deep understanding of the cable and telecom industries, which are the cornerstones of our business,” said Jim Siegrist, senior vice president of business development. “While Jim will focus much of his attention on these industries, his professional relationships will enable us to leverage his experience across multiple industries.”
Cydcor’s Casino Night Fundraiser Helps Contribute to Corporate Goal for Operation Smile
Leading global provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams
raises money for children’s medical charity
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (June 2, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, recently held a company-sponsored “Casino Night” to raise funds for Operation Smile, a children’s medical charity that provides free cleft lip and cleft palate reconstructive surgeries worldwide. Cydcor team members have been raising funds for Operation Smile over the past several months with an overall goal of raising $150,000 to fund a medical mission to remote locations in Peru, Cambodia, or Rwanda.
Planned entirely by Cydcor team volunteers, the casino event was created to bring team members, family, and friends together in a fun environment to raise funds for Operation Smile. During the event, more than 50 participants, including Cydcor friends, family and team members, enjoyed a poker and blackjack tournament, a costume contest, a raffle, and prizes.
Donations from sponsors included Dodger tickets, restaurant gift certificates, teeth whitening from a local dentist, a gym membership, a tanning gift certificate, a tennis racket, and an American Airlines gift card. Cydcor’s blog contains more information about the prizes, donors, and prize recipients.
“The positive energy and attitude of everyone who participated was inspiring,” said Vera Quinn, senior vice president of sales operations. “This is just another example of everyone coming together to reach a common goal – raising $150,000. We’re almost there and it’s such an accomplishment; it shows that people working together make the biggest differences. Our team members have embraced this goal, as they do all of our goals – and it’s that kind of energy and focus that changes things.”
Cydcor Wins Spirit Award at 2011 Corporate Games
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (May 17, 2011) – Cydcor, the leading provider of outsourced, face-to-face sales teams, won the Division C JD Probasco Spirit Award at the close of the 22nd annual Ventura Corporate Games. The award honors one company in each division that displayed a high level of team spirit and commitment to community service.
The Spirit Award crowns Cydcor’s strong performance during the games, which included medals in indoor volleyball, basketball, individual and doubles table tennis, flag football and bowling.
Joel Daniels, a quality assurance manager at Cydcor, captured the company’s pride in receiving this recognition: “We feel great. This is a big deal for us.”
Click here to read the recent Ventura County Star article on the final results of the 2011 Corporate Games.
