Welcome to our 42nd street office

Last winter, I gave you all a little tour of my offices in the Starrett Lehigh building located in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.  We received so many favorable comments and I thought it was time for you to visit my original offices located in midtown at 42nd Street.  And although, different jobs get done here, you can really feel the creative energies in action.  We occupy office space on a few floors in the building, but the reception area is located on the 25th.  Exiting the elevators and passing through the entrance doors, you are greeted by Alli Loeffert, our friendly and exuberant receptionist.  Alli has been our ‘traffic’ director for about 9 months and says she really loves her job.  Please visit again for more 42nd Street installments.

Here’s Alli at her post.  It’s so important to have someone so warm and helpful to greet workers, visitors, and delivery people and, at the same time, answer the constantly ringing phones.

Alli explained that although the main number to the company rings continuously throughout the day, the busiest times are 9 AM, noon, and between 5 & 6 PM.  She manages 4 separate lines and is asked all kinds of questions.  She keeps a list, near eye level, of all the various departments where she can best direct the calls.

Whenever there is a lull, Alli picks up her knitting.  She just took up the craft and has been making a scarf.  She bought her yarn at Purl yarn shop, located in the Soho section of Manhattan.  Purl is a colorful and wonderful store owned and operated by Joelle and Jennifer Hoverson – Joelle used to work for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia as a style editor prior to opening her yarn shop.

    Mad Money!
A trip to my local Michael's craft store
Russ & Daughters, one of my favorites!
Edible flowers in my garden
Sharkey had a little accident   

Comments

[Tracie]

I've known Alli since second grade (Woo! Central College Elementary!), and she really is one of the sweetest people I've met. :)

[Sharon Dencer]

I was the secretary at the school Alli attended for grade school. It was Central College Magnet School. Alli was precious and sweet. I will never forget her! I remember Alli missing the school bus several times. Her Mother Diane made her WALK to school and she followed in the car. It about broke my heart as Alli was a little peanut but she was always optimistic. Actually I don't think she was ever late again! Please give her my best!!

Sincerely,

Sharon Dencer
Westerville, OH.