TINA MARTINI
Business Officer
Work hours: TOO MANY!
Mon-Wed, Fri:
10AM-7PM
Thurs: 11AM-8PM
What would people be surprised to know about you?
My age (they think I am younger, of course! HA HA) and that I have no children (at least that I will admit to).
What restaurant around here has the best take-out? Bamboo Garden (they really do use chicken....), Panera and Chili's
Fastest/most accurate delivery? Bamboo Garden (They speak no English but the order is always correct and timely and they always say thank you for the tip you give them!)
Rules for students ordering deliveries: NOTIFY THE FRONT DESK AND LEAVE MONEY -- If you will not be available at delivery time. TIPPING IS A MUST -- No telling what nasty ingredient will be included in the food the next delivery ... YUM, YUM!
Most common question asked by callers: What is the school about? Is this an acting school? When does the next class start? Is this the only location? (Does ya haf ta be a graduate?)
Favorite TV program/network to watch in the lobby: Food TV Network -- I love to cook
Favorite TV commercial: Anything with babies and toddlers
What TV advertisement bugs you the most? Prescription medicine ads (How do they expect to sell the product when they list all the scary possible side effects? ---- MAKES ME WANT TO USE THEM.)
Favorite radio station: NONE! I like all kinds of music
Why do you usually turn on the radio? To pass the time on the way into work, listen for traffic too and music makes me happy
What song do you wish would disappear from radio? I don't have any one song that I dislike that much.
Would you pay for satellite radio? NO
If you could interview anyone, who would it be? Dave Attell -- I met him in person, he was very nice and a very funny comedian!!
What do you like most about your job? The people! There are so many types.
What do you like most about Specs Howard School? From an employee's point of view, the generousity of the employer and the family atmosphere. I have gone through some difficult times since hiring in and everyone has been so helpful and understanding.
What impresses you most about students? Their personalities
Favorite air personality: Renee Vitale -- BECAUSE I VALUE MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!
Do you respond to TV commercials? Yes, some make you very hungry.
What is the funniest TV show you've watched lately? Obliviou -- It is a game show, except the people who are playing don't even realize that they are playing -- IT IS HILLARIOUS!
Do you have a favorite TV channel? Food Network
Professional experience: Receptionist, medical assistant, management, sales, quality control, daycare giver and paralegal.
Education: High School Graduate, Associate Degree in Paralegal
Likes: Playing cards, traveling, camping, having parties, movies and people watching
Dislikes: When people are rude without reason. They need to keep to themselves until they can act civil!
Favorite place: I think Hawaii would be (IF I EVER GET THERE! HA HA). It is the last place I wish to travel to, if I had to pick! Nothing else comes to mind, although I do like Las Vegas.
One thing you'd like to learn: Culinary skills
Pets: None -- Allergic to most all
Subjects that interest you: Cooking
Favorite movie: None -- I rarley see any one movie twice.
Places traveled: Italy, Washington D.C., Flordia, Las Vegas, Toronto, Northern Michigan, Chicago and North Carolina
Greatest accomplishment: Surviving my divorce -- I had to start from scratch. Went from being a housewife to supporting myself. The challenges and the frustration were endless, that's when I found out how strong of a person I am. Goes to show that if you want something bad enough, you can overcome many different obstacles. I am a better person for it, I have no regrets!
Best book: Any Dean Koontz novel
Special talents/skills/hobbies: Painting and gardening and cooking
Things people associate with you: I am known for my sense of humor, my love for cooking, I am never with out candy in my candy jar or a hug when most needed and my mothering nature (I can't help but want to take care of everyone).
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