Employee Spotlight: Brigette (Heiskell) Quinzy

Our team members at Colonial Family Practice are our pride and joy! We realize that our work is a reflection of who we are as individuals, and our success is a direct result of all the different personalities, passions and talents that our employees bring to the table. Each week you’ll have a chance to meet the people who make Colonial such a success featured in our Employee Spotlight segment. 

This week, get to know Brigette Quinzy, who schedules appointments for Colonial and has been a very valuable asset to our team ever since.

 A little about Brigette...
"I married my husband, Aaron, in June of this year. Together we have two daughters, Aubrey (12 years old) and Amyah (9 years old), and we also have a dog, Miley."

If you could have any super power, what would it be?
"If I could have any super power, I would want to be able to see into the future so I can prepare for what's ahead."

What TV show or movie are you ashamed to admit you watch?
"Good Luck Charlie on the Disney Channel"

What is your most embarrassing moment at CFP?
"At the Christmas party last year when I thought I won the BIG flat screen TV. I jumped up and took off running, only to find out that I had two numbers backwards!"
  
What is your theme song?
"Strawberry Wine by Deanna Carter"

If you could be any public figure (dead or alive) who would it be and why?
"Sandra Bullock, she's an all around great person!"

What one food do you wish had zero calories?
"Chocolate Donuts!"

List a few fun facts about yourself.
1) I was born and raised in Kansas
2) My family and I moved here in 2007
3) I'm scared of flying!
4) I have to sleep with a fan on

Who do you admire most and why?
"My dad; he has ALWAYS been a hard working man!!"

If you could go back, what advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
"Stay in college!!"

Describe your most rewarding moment at CFP?
"My date of hire!"

If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
"The first man land on the moon"

If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?
"Mexican Food".... Arrrriba!

What would the title of your autobiography be?
"Brigette... Uncut"

Employee Spotlight: Kenya Ransom

Our team members at Colonial Family Practice are our pride and joy! We realize that our work is a reflection of who we are as individuals, and our success is a direct result of all the different personalities, passions and talents that our employees bring to the table. Each week you’ll have a chance to meet the people who make Colonial such a success featured in our Employee Spotlight segment.

This week, get to know Kenya Ransom, Certified Medical Assistant at Colonial Neurology. Working under the supervision of Dr. John Baker, she performs several duties in the clinical department and has been a very valuable asset to our team ever since her start.

A little about Kenya...

"I'm a proud mom of two - my 12-year-old daughter named Keonni and my 6-year-old son named Keenyan. There's also that very special guy, their father, Kiyoshi. I love to shop, sing in church, play softball, and spend quiet evenings at home with my family and friends."

If you could be any super power, what would it be and why?

"The power to read people's minds because it would let me know who is genuine and who isn't"

What TV show or movie are you ashamed to admit you love?

"Lizard Lick Towing - I love it!"

If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?

"Rice, gravy, fried pork chop, macaroni and cheese, and some cornbread"

What is your most embarassing moment at CFP?

"When I split a pair of scrub pants at work"

If you could be any public figure (dead or alive) who would it be and why?

"Michelle Obama because she is beautiful, smart and she's the First Lady!"

List 3 fun facts about yourself.

1) I share a birthday with my brother, who is 3 years older than me

2) I'm really shy

3) I'm the middle child of my brother and sister, but I'm the most spoiled!

Who do you admire most and why?

"My mom because she is always positive about everything and being positive is a way to make life that much easier"

If you could go back, what advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

"Go to college and finish; Explore the world and then begin your family life!"

Describe your most rewarding moment at CFP.

"A rewarding moment for me is knowing that I helped someone feel better once they leave the office"

What one food do you wish had ZERO calories?

"ALL SWEETS!"

Employee Spotlight: Aubrey King

Our team members at Colonial Family Practice are our pride and joy! We realize that our work is a reflection of who we are as individuals, and our success is a direct result of all the different personalities, passions and talents that our employees bring to the table. Each week you’ll have a chance to meet the people who make Colonial such a success featured in our Employee Spotlight segment.

This week, get to know Aubrey King, Call Center Personnel, who has been a very valuable asset to our team since her start at Colonial.

A little about Aubrey…

“My family consists of myself, my fiancé Gerard, my dog Allie, and two cats, Godric and Rambo. We are very busy from day to day but we always seem to find time for each other. I work at CFP full time and attend school at Central Carolina Technical College, working toward my associate’s degree in Nursing. My fiancé attends school at Francis Marion University as a full time student working toward his bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Our animals enjoy being lazy without any care in the world!”

What TV show or movie are you ashamed to admit you love?

“Shhh… Vampire Diaries”

If you go back, what advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

“Listen to adults! They are always right and know what they are talking about because they have already lived and learned”

Describe your most rewarding moment at CFP.

“Every day is rewarding for me at CFP! I enjoy helping people and I have the privilege of doing it every day when patients call in needing things, whether it is an appointment or general questions.”

What is your most embarrassing moment at CFP (or in general)?

“When I walked downstairs with my headset still on”

What do you do at CFP?

“You could say I’m a jack of all trades, but in a nutshell, I work in the appointments department answering phones and addressing the patients’ needs to the best of my knowledge. If I’m unable to help them or answer a certain question, I will find someone that can help!”

If you were on death row, what would your last meal be?

An all you can eat buffet, and when they ask me if I’m finished, I will take another and say, “No, my meal never ends because it’s all you can eat!”

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?

“I would like to have the ability to time travel because I could back and relive different memories with lost loved ones. If you think about it, time is the only thing that you cannot get back. You can manage it, remember it, but you can’t stop it. The clock keeps ticking and there isn’t anything you can do about it.”

If you could be any public figure (dead or alive) who would it be and why?

“Susan B. Anthony, because she fought for women’s rights and I would have loved to be a part of that”

List 3 fun facts about yourself.

1)   I have lived in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, California, and now South Carolina

2)   I have 10 siblings, which include step, half and full

3)   I’ve never traveled outside the U.S.

Theme Song: Eye of the Tiger

Weirdest Thing Ever Eaten: Cheese Flavored Mill Worms

Self Help Book Title: Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk

Food Item You Wish Had Zero Calories: Chocolate!

Autobiography Title: I Am My Own Me

Employee Spotlight: Angela Magazine

Our team members at Colonial Family Practice are our pride and joy! We realize that our work is a reflection of who we are as individuals, and our success is a direct result of all the different personalities, passions and talents that our employees bring to the table. Each week you’ll have a chance to meet the people who make Colonial such a success featured in our Employee Spotlight segment. 

This week, get to know Angela Magazine, Front Desk Team Leader at CFP’s Main Location. She has worked for Colonial for three years and has been a very valuable asset to our team ever since.

A little about Angela…

“I love my job! I am 35 years old and have two kids. I’m very people oriented and outgoing.”

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?

“Mind reading; just to know what people are thinking at all times.”

Describe your most rewarding moment at CFP?

“Getting thank you notes from patients.”

What TV show or movie are you ashamed to admit you watch?

“ Married with Children”

What does your typical weekend consist of?

“Relaxing and spending time with my family.”

What do you like most about CFP?

“My patients and coworkers”

Who do you most admire and why?

“My mom, because she is a hard worker, loving and supportive.”

What one food do you wish had zero calories?

“Honeybuns”

If stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you bring?

“ A good book, my cell phone, some soap!”

Fun Facts:

Hobbies: Traveling, Shopping, and Reading

Theme Song: I’m a Survivor

Autobiography Title: Take Me As I Am

Weirdest thing eaten: Frog

Last meal on death row: Red Lobster; Cajun Shrimp Alfredo