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September 2018 Newsletter

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September 2018

Fall is Finally Here!

Bring on the cooler temperatures and pumpkin spice! We had a productive summer here at the corporate office and across our contract sites. We look forward to a bountiful harvest in the coming months and sharing more exciting news with you as the year winds down. 

New Hires

 

Open Positions

Apply today or contact Dee Walker for more information.

 

Internship Success Spotlight

Will is off to a full time position at CAA-AMSO as a Desktop Support Specialist. We enjoyed working with him at the corporate office and know he will be a great addition to the contract team. Congrats, Will!

 

Employee Spotlight  

When Kaniz started working at CAA, the database environment needed a lot of attention and had many performance issues. She made it her mission to make improvements each day, and soon became an invaluable member of the team. An average day includes responding to troubleshooting help tickets, performing server system checks, and working on special projects as requested by the customer.

Away from the office, Kaniz loves to cook and work on decorating her home. She cites her mother’s talents as a home cook and creative decorator as a source of inspiration. She enjoys movies and sees them as a great opportunity to understand different perspectives. Kaniz loves spending time with her son and daughter.

Her experience with GCubed thus far has been very rewarding. In addition to all the people she has met, her position has given her the chance to share her knowledge as a SQL Database Administrator. Kaniz is eager to continue learning and growing in her position at CAA.

 

EmPOWERment Panel

Vernon Green Jr. will be a guest panelist at the Boys to Men Empowerment Conference at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus in November. The conference is presented by Limitless Bounds LLC.

Purchase your tickets here!

G3CS is excited to welcome its new Administrator, Jonathan Shores, to the team! 

Jonathan is a Baltimore area native artist and musician. Since moving to Virginia in 2007, he has been serving at local churches, schools, and non-profit organizations leading music, organizing events, coaching youth sports, and volunteering. Growing up as an athlete in basketball, football, and soccer, Jonathan has a passion for mentoring young people through sports and art to help instill positive values and leadership skills. Jonathan joined the staff of G3 Community Services in 2018, with an aligned vision to continue the work of restoring, inspiring, and empowering the local community.

Jonathan is the head of G3 Community Service’s EYM (Extraordinary Young Minds) program which aims to to help the youth realize their potential and envision a future where they can mature into well-rounded, productive men and women leaving their own footprint on society. A graduate of James Run Christian Academy, Jonathan aims to challenge young people and positively impact their continued learning and exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for the betterment of themselves and their families and the community at large.

August 2018 Newsletter

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ISO 9001: 2015 certified

We are proud to announce that GCubed is officially ISO 9001: 2015 certified!

This effort, led by our Operations Manager Nicole Albertson and Finance Manager Kelly Flynn, is a big accomplishment that elevates our standing as we continue growing and pursue more federal contracts.

Learn more about ISO (International Organization for Standardization) here.

New Hires

William Smith – IT Intern, Center for Army Analysis (CAA) & Corporate Office

Mr. Smith is a recent graduate of Liberty University, earning a BS in Computer Science with a Cyber Security Cognate. He also holds a Security+ certification.

Welcome to the team!

Open Positions

Apply today or contact Dee Walker for more information.

 

Internship Success Spotlight  

My experience with the Center for Army Analysis and GCubed was great! A large part of my duties included inventorying computer systems and verifying part numbers and serial numbers for turn in. This required me to pay great attention to detail, a skill I was able to improve upon and now use at my current position as an Imagery Analyst. My new position also allows me to use the clearance I obtained through GCubed.

Additionally, my time at CAA afforded me the opportunity to learn protocol for working in a secured access government facility. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity GCubed provided me.

Above & Beyond Customer Service

GCubed is pleased to share positive feedback from our customers at the Center for Army Analysis (CAA). Dennis McDowell, Shaunda Jones, and Vinh Vuong were recently recognized by the leadership:

Dennis has taken command of the help desk in a way that ensures ticketing actions are streamlined and tracked. He is meticulous and proactive in his approach to getting things done. He is focused and extremely professional in the execution of his duties. Users have nothing but positive comments about the support he provides.

Shaunda has proven herself to be invaluable. In addition to her primary role as one of the system administrators, she has distinguished herself as the onsite lead in that she is able to perform both roles simultaneously and seamlessly. She has even gained a reputation with some of our external partners, most notably the NEC, as an individual who is about the customer’s business. 

Les DeShield
CTO, CAA

Some of CAA’s assets were unexpectedly quarantined without warning recently, causing a work stoppage for some of the customers. Vinh Vuong immediately assessed the situation and leveraged his contacts at the Network Enterprise Center (NEC) for assistance. He was able to work with the SME of the identified issue and get it resolved in a timely manner. It is my opinion that this issue would not have been resolved so quickly had it not been for Mr. Vuong. 

Shaunda Jones
Systems Administrator, CAA

Thank you to everyone who attended the Riddick Entertainment Summer Festival! A great time was had by all. Congratulations to all of the Community Award winners. A special thank you to Tiffany Gourdine and Marlo Parker for helping make this event a success. Thanks to Desert Wind Band, Eli the YouTube sensation, and DJ Choice for providing entertainment.

Thank you to Pastor Lacey and Touch Hearts Christian Center for providing 75 backpacks filled with school supplies for the community. We appreciate them organizing this effort. The backpacks were handed out to children at the Riddick Entertainment Summer Festival.

Extraordinary Young Minds

The EYM program touches on personal responsibility, education, dream building, and the importance of foundational core values. We meet every third Sunday of the month at the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from 4pm-6pm. 

Volunteers Needed

G³CS has several exciting volunteer opportunities involving coaching, mentorship, training, and education. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at info@g3cs.org

Follow G³Community Services on Facebook for news and updates on future events! 

http://www.g3cs.org/

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July 2018 Newsletter

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Contract Wins

GCubed has been busy! Through our strong partnership with NetCentrics, we are on a great Encore III team and are already starting to review opportunities.

We are also proud to announce that we have finalized our GSA Professional Services Schedule. A General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule is one of the most valuable contracts a business can have to facilitate Federal business development. Under the GSA Schedules (also referred to as Multiple Award Schedules and Federal Supply Schedules) Program, GSA establishes long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms to provide access to over 10 million commercial supplies and services that can be ordered directly from GSA Schedule contractors.

We are grateful for our amazing team of experts, technicians, and managers for making this possible. We continue to believe that an organization’s greatest asset is its people.

We are in the final stages of completing our GSA IT 70, and will have more news on that coming up!

UMUC Alumni – Vernon Green Jr.

Founder & CEO Vernon Green Jr., graduate of University of Maryland University College, sat down with UMUC recently to discuss his transition from the Army to the civilian workplace. He offered advice to veterans on setting themselves up for success and thriving in the civilian workplace. Watch his feature below!

Learn more about UMUC’s programs for military & veterans here.

Open Positions

Apply today or contact Nicole Albertson for more information.

Employee Spotlight  

I am GCubed’s Project Manager, overseeing quality assurance and maintaining compliance with our customers. I oversee the security guards who are part of the GCubed Security Services team at the Center for Army Analysis on Ft. Belvoir. Problem solving, documenting progress, and maintaining daily communications between the guards and the corporate office is an average day for me.

While most of my time these days is spent working, maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly are important to me. I’m an animal lover and have bred and raised dogs in the past; I hope to have more time to care for a dog again soon. I also have a background as an auto mechanic.

I value being prepared and staying organized, allowing me to be ready to tackle any task that comes my way. I am pleased to say that I am respected and valued by my peers, as well as supervisors. As GCubed works to expand its security services to new locations across the nation, I look forward to playing a role in that effort.

Hoop 4 Hope – a Slam Dunk!

This event was about more than basketball games and who won; it was about the relationships and trust built within the community. Children were provided a safe environment in which to develop strong social skills and build lasting relationships. Our greatest source of pride is when we are given the opportunity to build and give back to the community. 

The day was a tremendous success, with the community coming out and enjoying not only the basketball games, but face painting, moon bounces, water balloons, and a DJ. 

Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Volunteers

Riddick Entertainment provided the grill and volunteers who prepared the food. State Farm joined us and raffled off some great items. Slammin Cuts organized the 3 on 3 tournament and provided the DJ.

We look forward to continuing to serve our community!

Riddick Entertainment Summer Festival

Come and join us for some family fun! This free event features food trucks, live music, vendors, and fun activities for children. We are proud to be a sponsor of this event. Details here.

Saturday August 11, 12pm-6pm

2135 Mountain View Rd. Stafford, VA 22556

School Supply Drive

Back to school time is almost upon us, and with that comes a financial struggle for many local families. We are collecting school supplies for local children from now until August 8th. Contact Marlo Parker for details.

Donation Drop Off: 10 Center St., Suite 107, Stafford, VA 22556

Volunteers Needed

G³CS has several exciting volunteer opportunities through coaching, mentorship, training, and education. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at info@g3cs.org

Extraordinary Young Minds

The EYM program touches on personal responsibility, education, dream building, and the importance of foundational core values. We meet every third Sunday of the month at the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from 4pm-6pm. 

Follow G³Community Services on Facebook for news and updates on future events! 

http://www.g3cs.org/

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Business Development 101 – GCubed’s First Small Business Course

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As a small (but rapidly expanding!) business, we believe it is imperative to lift up our fellow small business owners and entrepreneurs. Building a community in which every member thrives and succeeds not only strengthens the local economy here in Stafford, but also encourages more people to take the leap and follow their dreams.

Our first small business course, Business Development 101, was attended by six local entrepreneurs in search of the “road map” – the path to success that is often filled with long hours and sleepless nights, and powered by the desire to create a lasting impact and change lives. Our team of experts here at the corporate office covered strategic planning, opportunity identification & qualification, finance, recruiting, and HR regulations. 

We look forward to offering more courses and building up our local businesses.

GCubed is Relocating!

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We are excited to announce that we are moving to Stafford in October! Our new office features more space and exciting resources – essentials as we continue to hire new employees and take on new clients.

We are grateful for the many opportunities the Fredericksburg business community has given us, and are eager to make new partnerships in Stafford. 

Stay tuned for details on our Open House taking place later in October!