 In
the Abbotsford community, 'Dorothy Dyck' has become somewhat of
a well-recognized name. The humble and gracious co-owner of
Abbotsford Printing Inc. would blush at such a statement, but
the former Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce President and
Executive Director of the Abbotsford Downtown Business
Association has nothing but love for her hometown, and rolls up
her shirtsleeves to help in any way that she can, giving back to
the community that has shown Abbotsford Printing Inc. so much
loyalty over the years.
Abbotsford Printing
Inc. takes on many gratis promotional printing projects
annually, both large and small – recognizing the power of the
printed word to raise awareness and funds for special causes and
non-profit groups. Often, it is Dorothy Dyck that liaises with
these groups, and volunteers on special event committees and
task forces throughout the community. She is the past Chair of
the Crystal Gala Foundation (a fundraiser for breast cancer) and
is a board member of the Abbotsford Police Board and the BC
Police Board. |
One of the smiling
faces that greets Abbotsford Printing Inc. customers on the
front line daily, Dorothy (like all of the staff) believes in
the importance of customer service and relationship-building.
She asserts that without knowing her clients and their
companies, she cannot understand their business needs, and
direct them in the most effective and economic way. Abbotsford
Printing Inc.'s goal is to create the most effective printed
item for their clients.
Dorothy, a graduate
of MEI, is proud to say that every job that she ever had
involved design and colour: from working in a fabric store, and
a photo studio, to printing. She was also an award-winning paper
tole instructor, and is delighted to be able to continue to
apply her passion for the visual in her role at Abbotsford
Printing Inc.
When the mother of
three isn’t working at her business, volunteering in the
community, and spending time with her family, Dorothy enjoys
traveling and reading. This unending source of vitality and
energy is excited with the variety in her life, and the
opportunities for helping people that continually come her way. |
 Visitors
to Abbotsford Printing Inc. who are welcomed with a friendly
"hello darlin'!" are being greeted by the effervescent Pattie
Rains. Bob's executive assistant – has been a customer service
representative with Abbotsford Printing Inc. for eight years.
A resident of Abbotsford since 1991, Pattie approached
Abbotsford Printing Inc. with a retail and customer service
background… and no direct experience with the printing industry.
Like most people, Pattie used to take business cards and
letterhead for granted: she now has a keen interest in printed
items, and loves the variety of jobs that come across her desk.
A real people pleaser, Pattie finds true gratification in seeing
a rough sketch transformed into an eye-catching final product.
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In her spare time, Pattie jokes that she is a taxi driver: she
coordinates and juggles the schedules of her two children,
chauffeuring them to classes and clubs. Her skills of
coordination and multi-tasking are definite assets at Abbotsford
Printing Inc., as is communication: Pattie's work orders must
translate exactly to the customers' wishes as they make their
way through the different departments of the printing house.
Pattie insists that she has the best employers in the world, and
loves to go to work each day. She enjoys meeting new people,
helping clients, and the satisfaction of seeing a printing
project completed.
When not contributing to the Abbotsford Printing Inc. team,
Pattie enjoys spending time with her family, at the ballpark &
on the ski slopes. |
