LBU INSIDER

"Success is not just in the bag, it's in the hands that made them!"

How Successful People Deal with Tough Times

We've been hit with one disaster after another since the start of this year. It seems like a dream. Just four months ago that the whole world is enjoying employment, record-setting stock market highs and everything looked wonderful. In a mind-numbing and unrelenting series of shocking events, we’ve been hit with the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to an economic crash followed by a job-loss crisis. Businesses were shut down, people ordered to stay home, schools were closed and 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March... we can keep going on and on about these depressing situations. But enough of the bad news, instead, let's focus on what we have control over, shall we?

What LBU has been busy about in the midst of Pandemic?

Repurposed our factory to manufacture Personal Protective Equipment
Hire great talents to help with the demand
Increased revenue three-fold!

Let's pay homage to the brave men and women of LBU who have relentlessly continued to support our industry to keep our factory doors open, not only to help the demand in our medical industry, but to continue providing for our families! Kudos to everyone who have been instrumental in turning this challenging times as an opportunity to grow.

Thank you fellow LBU'ers for your continued hard work, dedication and loyalty! Let's keep pushing forward!!! 😉👍

LBU, Inc. Management

You wanna know where successful and intellectual people hang out? LinkedIn! If you have not done so, set up and update your LinkedIn account regularly. Don't forget to follow LBU, Inc. and stay connected with your colleagues!

A motivational message from our CEO...

"We must always find the hidden opportunities that are within each one of us. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... it's about learning how to dance in the rain!"

- Jeffrey Mayer, CEO

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

We've been introduced to them and have seen them around, but let's pause and turn on our spotlight, shall we? Getting to know a little more about our new team mates will encourage camaraderie and build our confidence to the talented new and fresh faces of LBU, Inc.

Lets get a quick glimpse of their background, what they enjoy doing outside LBU, Inc. Most importantly, find out the answer to this thought provoking question: "What motivates you?"

MICHELL GUZELGUL

Finance Controller
Michell has over 7 years of experience in the field of Finance and Accounting and has earned his degree as a CPA. He's a proactive team player and enjoys creating financial solutions to organizations. He currently resides in Teaneck, NJ. During his free time, he enjoys sports, hanging out with friends, and movie watching. His favorite food is Chinese!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"I am motivated by the idea of success and constant progression. I realize that there is always ways to improve, and only giving 100%. If you put anything less than that, then it's not really a task you fully believe in."

JENNIFER BARQUET

AP/AR Representative
Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable related field. Her parents are originally from Ecuador, Guayaquil. Her hobbies includes meditation, cooking, spending time in nature, working out, doing makeup, spending time with friends and families, as well as enjoys travelling. She's a big foodie, and loves Korean BBQ, Thai, Italian & Mexican food. Loves fruit snacks, pistachios, salt & vinegar chips, M&M's and dark chocolates!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?""Success, a healthy work culture, good mentor/boss and effort recognition is what motivates me. I also strive to be the best version of myself."

JOSHUA BRAUNSTEIN

Sales Consultant
Joshua have over 8 years of Sales and Business Development experience, with background in Sports and Entertainment industries. He grew up in Fairlawn, NJ and recently purchased his new home in Wayne, NJ, with his girlfriend and 2 dogs. His bucket list is to try to attend a baseball game at every single Major League Baseball stadium. He's a movie buff, loves quoting movies and spends time experimenting in the kitchen. He loves bacon-wrapped filet mignon, snacks with either plantain chips or chex mix and a tall glass of arnold palmer!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?""Motivated by my family, esp. now owning a home and caring for two young dogs. Striving for a happy, healthy life, I am motivated to learn and grow each day, be the best possible person secularly and personally."

SE YOUNG KIM

Shipping Manager
Se Young has a total of 15 years of experience in the field of shipping, plus an overall 5 years experience as Director of Operations prior to joining LBU. He was born in South Korea and raised in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Se Young is a huge car enthusiast and loves to spend his free time playing with his 2 year old son, Tyler. His favorite food is Sushi!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"My son motivates me everyday to work harder and be a better person in life."

RAUL MELENDEZ

EA to EVP
Raul has over 10 years of experience in Administrative field for various industries prior to joining LBU. He was raised in Bronx, New York, and relocated to Leonia, New Jersey just 5 years ago. His hobbies includes music and video production, screen printing and playing drums. His favorite food and snack are chicken wings and pineapples. His goal is to help add efficiency in his department and hopefully implement across the board.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"God and my family! I have to make it for them!"

KELSEY JUBINSKY

Graphic Artist
Kelsey has over 10 years of graphic design experience prior to joining LBU. She grew up in Wayne NJ and enjoys hiking, quads and dirt bikes. Spends her free time with Josh (boyfriend), Brennan (Josh' son) and her sweet dog named 'Lola.' At home, Kelsey loves to play video games and do arts and crafts! Mexican is her favorite cuisine.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"Competition motivates me. In an artistic career, you are constantly being challenged to design the next best thing, as fast as possible. In order to do that, I have to be in a great environment surrounded by like minded people, which really gets me excited to wake up everyday!"

JENNIFER SILVA

Accounts Payable
Jennifer has over 3 years of experience in the field of accounting prior to joining LBU. She loves to play volleyball, enjoys hiking, fishing and cooking. Her favorite foods are pizzas and pastas. Fun fact about Jennifer is that she's great at dancing, especially at Spanish music!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"Challenges and obstacles to become a better version of myself!"

SAMANTA TIPAN

Production Admin
Samanta has a total of 11 years of experience in the food industry (Goya) prior to joining LBU. She's originally from Guayaquil/Ecuador but currently resides in Totowa, New Jersey. She enjoys DIY projects during her free time. Her favorite snack is almonds and loves a good BBQ!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"I like challenging myself everyday and think that I can do better day by day. I try to apply this mental state into my daily routine."

NATHALIA MARDONES

Order Entry Specialist
Nathalia has a combined 3 years experience in retail sales and administration. A few things she enjoys doing is to travel and do yoga. Her favorite food is a good yummy fish tacos! Fun fact about her is that she and her mom made a goal to open up their own business when her mom retires!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"Results motivate me!"

JUNELIA AGUIAR

Production Specialist
Junelia has over 15 years of experience in various fields such as fashion retail and owning her own fashion label prior to joining LBU. She's originally from Atlanta, Georgia. Her hobbies includes hiking, naturopathy, herbalism, and facilitating meditations. Her favorite food and snacks are avocado and scones. Fun fact about Junelia is that she's a certified Reiki grandmaster and a meditation facilitator!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"The possibility of growth and learning something new everyday motivates me!"

MARAY MIRABAL

Purchasing Manager
Maray has over 12 years of experience in the field of Purchasing, Accounting and Human Resources prior to joining LBU. When not at work, she enjoys kayaking in the great outdoors and baking at home. Her favorite cuisine are Thai, Greek and Korean. Fun fact about Maray is that she enjoys attending symphonies and listening to classical and jazz music.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?"Finding a way to solve a problem, or overcome a challenge."

How do we spot the stars amongst our staff force? Here's 5 of the many ways we do so...

1."That isn't my job" isn't in their vocabulary - Conscientiousness is a trait that can only be tested in a working environment, making it difficult to vet for – so if we find it, we try not to let it go.

2. They don't automatically find a clique. - Those who are happy to be seen as a little different may be the hidden gems. For example, someone who is viewed as quirky has the benefit of bringing a different perspective to the team; a valuable asset if you’re trying to make large, long-term decisions.

3. They don't encourage friction - There’s being ‘quirky’, and then there’s being disruptive. A truly exceptional employee will be able to provide a fresh perspective and move against the grain, but still knows how to work seamlessly with a team. They usually likes to observe, doesn’t try to take control, and offers advice. If you know what you’re doing, your team mates will know who is the plus one without them having to shout about it.

4. They're good at sniffing out other exceptional employees - Someone who’s good at their job knows good work when they see it, and isn’t afraid to let other people know. They will acknowledge work that is great and naturally gravitate towards other employees who have a similar agenda to them – these employees will help them faster on their way to achieving their shared work goals. This promotes positivity in the workspace (a money-can’t-buy attribute) which in turn promotes productivity.

5. They're in competition with themselves - The stand-out, gold star employee is self-motivating. They want to prove to others they can do a good job, but above all else, they want to prove to themselves they can do a new job.

Is asking for all these criteria a lot? Yes. But it’s not asking for too much, and being aware of these characteristics will help each one of us develop a keen sense of the kind of person we should be cultivating and striving to become. Having one exceptional employee is truly a gem, but having an all star, exceptional team is every organization's dream!

Jordan Scaduto

Promoted to:

Executive Vice President

Motivational advice:

"Hard work beats talent, when talent fails to work hard. The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win!"

Walter Lewis

Promoted to:

VP of Sales and Business Development

Motivational advice:

"The world is yours. Never settle for less!"

Maray Mirabal

Promoted to:

Purchasing Manager

Motivational advice:

"Hold yourself accountable. Make sure you follow your passion!"

YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH FOOD FOR THOUGHT. HERE'S MORE:

"Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground" - Theodore Roosevelt
"Aim for the moon, if you miss, you may hit a star!" - W. Clement Stone
"Do not wait for opportunities - create it by being conscientious. Set the stage for your own success, and when you achieve it, remember those who helped you make it happen. Stay humble." - DT