Name: Marco Hantke

Goodbye Graffiti™ Location: Vancouver

Start Date: April 01/ 2014

Role with Goodbye Graffiti™: Lead Graffiti Removal Technician

What did you do before Goodbye Graffiti™: Previously 2001- 2007 I worked in the Security Industry, starting from field work to managing a company with close to 50 employees per night. 2008-2011 I began my career in the Surrey Branch of Goodbye Graffiti as an Ever Clean Patroller. 2012-2014 I was a contractor in the construction field.

What are your strengths as a Goodbye Graffiti™ team member: I feel that I take on a leadership role here at GGV. My fellow coworkers always confide in my experience and knowledge in the field. I enjoy working in a team environment within my community to make it a safer and cleaner place. Learning our diverse product line and procedures has helped me become more proficient in the techniques and best practices to be successful here. I also love the fact that I am working with a Company that leads the industry in social sustainability and green environmental practices.

The best part of your role with Goodbye Graffiti™:  I love how the public reacts to seeing us in the streets when we do our job. I have random people always say things like, “thank you, you’re doing a great job.” I also know and can physically see that we are making a difference in our community.

The Most challenging part of your role with Goodbye Graffiti™: Our work must be perfect, there is no room for mistakes when it comes to our client’s assets and their substrates. When we remove or restore a surface it must be done by the book, thoroughly and evenly and to our clients’ satisfaction 100% of the time. There are elements that make this challenging at times such as the weather, physical barriers and even the location of a job.

What is the most interesting piece of graffiti you have ever seen: I recall patrolling Stanley Park in Vancouver and noticing a spray bomb which was incredible. It appeared to be a collaboration of two well-known graffiti artists. It was a 1940’s era full-size body of a man with a head resembling a large cartoon monster. It was colourful, creative and absolutely amazing!

All around the world today the achievements, power, and potential of women are being celebrated.  Goodbye Graffiti™ is proud to join in the celebrations of International Women’s Day.  In a male-dominated industry, Goodbye Graffiti™ executive team is 75% women.  These women manage day-to-day operations, finances, marketing, and franchising.  The achievements of this executive team have surpassed any previous team after 20 years in business.  We are passionate in our support of the women on our team and all women in business.  #SheInspiresMe #HeforShe 

Name: Xiomara Hurtado

Goodbye Graffiti™ Location: Vancouver

Start Date: May 2016

Role with Goodbye Graffiti™: Administrator

What did you do before Goodbye Graffiti™:I worked for the Royal Bank.

What are your strengths as a Goodbye Graffiti™ team member:  I can multitask and complete various tasks and I work well under pressure.  I am also tech-savvy.

Favourite part of your role with Goodbye Graffiti™: My favorite part of my role is being able to work with such an amazing team.

The Most challenging part of your role with Goodbye Graffiti™: Scheduling jobs with Vancouver’s Unpredictable weather.

What is the most interesting piece of graffiti you have ever seen: Smokey D’s art in the downtown east side highlighting the opioid crisis we are experiencing.

Name: Justin Rodrigues

Goodbye Graffiti™ Location: Toronto West                                 

Start Date: 13/ April 2017

Role with Goodbye Graffiti™: Technician

What did you do before Goodbye Graffiti™: Lawn Care Technician

What are your strengths as a Goodbye Graffiti™ team member: Great team member, I always get the job done, I’m always smiling

Favourite part of your role with Goodbye Graffiti™:  It is a fun and safe place to work

The Most challenging part of your role with Goodbye Graffiti™: I don’t think there is anything that is too challenging

What is the most interesting piece of graffiti you have ever seen: Honest Eds. They put up a hoarding around the whole building and the entire thing was tagged. I cleaned it up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since Goodbye Graffiti™  Vancouver employees completed their Naloxone training on December 8^th, 2017 their skills have been put to use on 4 separate occasions.  The opioid crisis is literally and figuratively all around us.  The valuable training provided by Karmik has armed our employees with the power to save lives. In a matter of mere weeks, we have seen the absolute power and necessity of Naloxone.  A few hours of our Friday afternoon have been literally life-changing for members of our staff and the community.

We encourage all local businesses to take to train their employees in Naloxone use.  The kits are now available free of charge to anyone at risk of an opioid overdose or anyone likely to witness and respond to an overdose.  For more information on Naloxone in BC please visit  https://towardtheheart.com/about