Professional Recommendations & Nominations

The following quotes are real comments from coworkers accompanying “Employee of the Month” nominations from my previous career.

Jacob is an absolute unit. He's stepped up quickly as our new team lead and helps out everyone he can in the department. He does more than his share of the work wherever possible. Awesome dude.”

Jacob is dedicated and works hard even when that means working longer than expected of him or doing tasks that are not his responsibility!”

Jacob has been working super efficiently to clean up some of our more neglected queues. He is always topping the efficiency report, and works very hard to get projects done sooner for the customer.”

“He has consistently jumped at every opportunity to learn new work types and take on more responsibility, He has helped train and answer questions for newer employees without having to be asked, and has assisted our leads whenever they need help. He is a true team player and worthy of some solid praise.”

Jacob has very quickly become a powerhouse when it comes to final designs and redesigns. He asks questions where need an is very efficient.”

Jacob knows when to ask questions while working on weird designs. He does a good job of noticing potential issues and asking senior designers about how to handle it.”

“He has grown very quickly coming into our department and has proven himself to be very capable, quickly moving on to new tasks and becoming proficient fast. He never says no, and is always willing to tackle anything thrown his way. He is absolutely a go-getter.”

Jacob has consistently communicated his high aspirations in achieving great things while in Design. He works hard and has serious drive to get things done and learn along the way.”

Jacob, This is AWESOME! I said it in the company meeting and I'll say it again, it's pretty cool when 100% of your team chimes in with positive feedback on how you're living the values, good job by you. On a personal level, I'm very grateful for all the work you've done on the Franklin battery in providing the team with solid analysis and support and in doing that in such a quick turnaround. I know there have been many members of the team that have mentioned to me how helpful it's been to have you working on batteries. I hope that you're just warming up as I think we're just getting started when it comes to the work we're going to be doing with batteries. So thank you ahead of time and congratulations again.”

Jacob is the busiest person at Blue Raven some days. Even though he needs additional resources on his team, he has kept it afloat by running around like a mad man. He created a new design tool for Franklin batteries faster than I thought was possible at Blue Raven.”

Jacob is just an amazing guy. He is doing very big things for this company when it comes to battery department. To say this department has been stressful is an understatement when dealing with the complexity of batteries. Jacob keeps everything together by being innovative on a daily basis to make things run smoothly. He also goes out of his way for me whenever he can. I've said it before and I'll say it again, he is the best manager I have ever had. Since I am one of two employees underneath him, I am afraid not enough people will bring up his hard work so he can have some recognition. So PLEASE if you can, give this man a shout out. If anyone at this company deserves it, it is Jacob Pixton.”

“He is one of the most helpful people in the department! He is always willing to answer questions and always gives long, in depth answers rather than a quick answer. He works super hard and is very knowledgeable. He was just made a lead and definitely deserves it!”

“He's always helping those around him and is cheerful about it.”

“He is always helpful and has the best attitude when asked for help.”

Jacob is someone who really absorbs knowledge quickly. He is excellent at using a little bit of training to really push himself and do better. He sat with Cam maybe twice now and is crushing through electrical reviews in between his new team lead responsibilities and its awesome to see.”

Jacob is an AWESOME lead! He always helps me not just to know the answer but WHY it is the answer! His upbeat attitude, when he has caffeine flowing through him, is so nice to have when you get lost in the mundane. I am glad he is almost always there to help me!”

“It was hard to narrow down a single value, but the most impactful as I've been getting used to how BRS uses AutoCAD has been his help in boosting my efficiency with tricks and tips he's learned and implemented. And he always makes time to answer questions I may have.”

“What doesn't he do? Friendly, helpful, always there for anyone at anytime. He is working hard to step up to his new role.”

Jacob is an absolute unit. He's stepped up quickly as our new team lead and helps out everyone he can in the department. He does more than his share of the work wherever possible. Awesome dude.”

Jacob has had a tough task of creating a new department and leading our decision making as we decide what to do with batteries. He is super patient and is great at following up. He trusts others and makes an effort of asking for their opinions, help, guidance as he gathers information regarding battery plans and needs. He's also great at respectfully challenging people's ideas and suggestions. He makes sure he has sufficient context into their reasoning before agreeing or disagreeing with their assertion. Finally, he's super knowledgeable about batteries and is always willing to take the time to share what he knows and train others. I really enjoy working with Jacob!”

“Always friendly and willing to help out with any questions or issues.”

Jacob is a god. He has made the team better in many ways. He helps support our coordinators in ways that I am not able to. He is quick to let me know that he appreciates me and that he thinks I'm a valuable part of our team. I will continue to nominate him.”

“He love to help others and never seems unwilling to be there for other employees in need”

“Every time I have a question Jacob is the person I want to ask. He answers super thoroughly and always makes sure you understand the actual concept rather than the surface question. He makes initiatives to make people better and more productive.”

“He's always willing to help with complex projects even though that means adding more to his workload. Sometimes I feel like he takes too much on and I start to worry, but he definitely deserves recognition.”

Jacob has been on of my leads for a few weeks now and so far he has been fantastic, he is kind and encouraging and always tries to help me but at the same time he has high expectations and works with me to achieve my goals here at work, I know he wants to help me succeed but more importantly he wants this company to succeed so he has sat down with me to see where I can improve to make me faster and more efficient”

Jacob and I had a conversation which provided a lot of clarity into the state of batteries and what we can expect to see moving forward. We've been left in the dark for a while with these and he was extremely helpful in explaining the why behind decisions and what to expect in the near future.”

“This guy is the reason I have not left BRS. He respects me. He appreciates the work I do and how hard I am trying to learn a brand new and complex department. He drops whatever he is doing to answer any questions that come his way. You guys lucked out with Jacob. Treat this guy well, he deserves it.”

“I have a desk next to Jacob, and he has been answering countless questions for me over the first weeks of my employment. I just back up my chair so he can spot me past his monitors, and he drops in to help me out. It's been fantastic having him there to help me figure out all these details.”

“Always willing to help me understand the process, rather than just give me the answer.”

Jacob is a consistent and key player on our team. He is always willing to help complete a task needing immediate attention. I can always trust him to complete a job on time, with the right amount of due diligence, and correctly. I would like to also apply the 1c and 1d to this nomination if I could. I'm grateful to be able to work alongside him.”

“Even when he doesn't always know the answer but he is always willing to help me try different things and learn new things so that I can improve”

Jacob is always answering questions for everyone on the team. He doesn't just answer questions though, he takes time to explain the reasoning behind the decisions we make as a team and as a company. He is awesome!”

“I've been gone awhile and he was ready to message back with any questions I had regarding my return.”

“Whenever I ask him questions, he is pretty quick to answer with either a confirmation or a notification saying he is looking into it.”

“He was extremely helpful and understanding as I had to deal with sickness and hard to hear medical news. He has made me feel like I can still succeed at my job, despite the huge setbacks I had during my second week.”

“He goes out of his way to help others and does it in a happy and efficient manor. Also a 10/10.”

“Has been helping me set goals and become more aware of where I am at and where I need to be to progress and be the best.”

“Always helpful and in a good mood. If he doesn't know the answer to your question, he'll find out right there.”

“He does an amazing job of keeping me in check. He always apologizes after offering criticism and I wish he wouldn't because it's always warranted and always useful. He's a core component of the team and we would be struggling heavily without him. Love this guy, and he's deserving of the manager role.”

“Every time I ask a question (particularly on complex problems) he takes the time to ask questions, look through the account and permit packs and fancy things I'm too new to be trained on, and finds a solution.”

“He is always helping those on our team. One time I had a question about a strange electric connection, he led me around the office talking to all the people that we needed to get the right answer.”

“He gives it his all to answer my questions fast and to keep everyone motivated. I greatly appreciate what he does for design.”

“It's hard to pick just one value. Jacob is a great leader and has significantly bettered our team after joining management. He is very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions and help out with tough situations.”

“Man, what can I say that hasn't already been said by all of these awesome comments from your peers and from your team?! I hope that you take immense pride in receiving such positive comments on not only your work but the way that you go about your work. I hope that you take pride in being an ambassador of living Blue Raven's values and that can see how much of a positive impact they've made on those with whom you work. I see this is as just outstanding, Jacob, great work! On a personal note, it is great meeting with you week in and week out and seeing the tremendous growth you've helped create and spearhead in the battery department, it's nothing short of remarkable. Thank you for all that you do to make the battery initiatives a success and all that you do to make Blue Raven as a whole a success, I greatly appreciate it. It's a pleasure to work with you, Jacob! Keep up the great work!”

“With the battery team growing rapidly and the battery team cut in half, Jacob has been doing a great job stepping up and restructuring quickly. He has shown an enormous gratitude for other members of his department and for other departments that want to help him.”

“This man is always on the move and is one of the kindest people I know. He is always running around going to another meeting and has his day pulled into several different directions. Even though he is going through immense stress himself, he is always more concerned on what he can do to help you not feel stressed. Give that man an extra day off. He is the best!”

Jacob is one of the most friendly, committed, and hard working people I know. He is so great at staying on top of his busy schedule with his very small team. He is willing to help out, make people smile, and get the job done!”

Jacob is the man. He's always there to help if you ever need anything and he's always going to genuinely hear you out if you have anything to say. He really does treat everyone like they're a valuable asset to the company”

Jacob is always so willing to help anyone and everyone. In supply chain we audit BOMs for solar projects and battery projects. Battery projects haven't as been common in the past, but now anytime we need to audit one and need some help Jacob is always so willing to show us how to audit these battery jobs and what everything on the BOM and permit pack mean. He has been so helpful and I admire his positive attitude.”

Jacob is A STUD. He has one of the biggest hearts and is one of the most sweet guys I know. He truly is humble in his work and life as he seeks to personally grow and develop. He is constantly open to learning of better ways to do his work so he can maximize his time in what he does. He literally does the work of 3 inhuman people. He has a way of pushing himself without going completely insane. He is truly gritty in that sense. He is great at filling the gap wherever needed and does so with a positive attitude, even if it can be hard. He has had a lot of changes with his team and work lately and has truly handled it like a champ. He doesn't think he is that great but BOY if he could see the impact he is having in BRS and in so many peoples lives for just being here, he would be blown away. JACOB WE LOVE YOU AND ARE BLESSED TO WORK WITH AND ALONGSIDE YOU!”

Jacob has always been so inspiring in his work ethic, his demeanor, and the results he brings each and every day! I have the privilege to sit close by him and observe how he delivers these results that surpass the highest of expectations. In Battery, there are so many things to keep account of, and Jacob does it all and he does it well! Jacob is very knowledgeable and always brings his sharpest mind to the table in every circumstance. Jacob is AWESOME!”

“Even when his team decreased significantly, Jacob was on top of his work and was able to successfully and masterfully complete what he needed to do. All with a good attitude and a smile that could make anybody's day.”

Jacob does an amazing job at making everything he is involved in be a high priority in his mind. In the midst of many projects and shifting teams, he has been constant in his focus and being a go-getter. I specifically reached out to him needing some help on a specific project, and I was hesitant to do so knowing how much is on his plate. That said, he was still quick to respond and get involved, even with all the work he has going on. I honestly don't know how he does it all, and he is a great exemplifier of all of Blue Raven's values, especially being a go-getter!”

“Anytime I have questions for Jacob, he is always willing to answer my questions and always has the best attitude. He could maybe get annoyed at all of these questions considering he is very busy, but he always answers my questions about batteries in the best way possible. I know he is always trying to help.”

Jacob is the M.A.N. He is running his own mini BRS operations as he helps grow the battery department. From building out a props tool, design tool, life tool, just ALL the tools, he does it all. He has an incredible understanding of the whole process to best build out the work that they do. He has an incredible understanding of every little part that he works with. He spends hours talking and helping support the electricians in the field to make sure they feel comfortable with this new product. He spends so much time finding ways to better schedule so the ETs can be efficient but not dislike their workload because of the difficulty. Jacob is incredible at explaining difficult processes to those of us who barely understand how electricity works. He does so with so much patience! We are truly blessed to have him.

“Managing the small team he has, it's amazing to see what Jacob has been able to do in the past few months with his role. There has been a huge increase in work for him and his team, and yet he somehow is always available to answer questions and help. Him and his team have brought much value, especially at the start of the year with our strategic objectives in capturing more business, which is worth way more than the cost of their team's work.”

“He does it all. He has truly become such a HUUUUGE asset for Blue Raven. He is super smart and takes time to dig in and learn all he can. He is a self propelling machine. On top of being such an incredibly hard, productive worker, he is a genuine kind guy. So grateful to be able to work in the same org as him and watch how he is able to contribute to moving Blue Raven forward with what he is a part of”

“Whenever I have an issue on permit packs or really anything he takes time out of his day to call and help me figure out the issue.”

Jacob helps out designers so much and does so with a positive attitude.”

Jacob has been very open to feedback, and respectful when giving. I feel like I can have open and honest conversations with him on how we can improve as a department.”

“He takes on a lot of extra work to make things easier for his coworkers. Nearly every day I hear him ask someone what he can take off their hands and what they need help with, even though he’s got plenty of work already.”