Star City 6: Lucy Sokolowski
Raising Cane’s (www.RaisingCanes.com) is a quick-service restaurant that prides itself on serving ALWAYS FRESH, NEVER EVER FROZEN® premium chicken finger meals in a fun environment. Lucy Sokolowski is the Crew Resources Manager at Raising Cane’s.
Tell us a little about your business. – Our concept is simple and unique: we only have ONE LOVE ® and it’s our quality chicken finger meals! At Raising Cane’s you get an exceptionally high quality product served quickly and conveniently.
How did you get started in the business? – I have worked in the Human Resources field for the past twelve years. I started out as an administrative assistant within an HR office and quickly learned that it fit with my passions and personality. Each day I have the chance to help others grow within their careers. Throughout my career I’ve have held many other roles such as HR Assistant, HR Generalist, HR Manager and Director of HR.
Tell us a little about your family. – I have been married to my husband Jake for ten years this coming September. We have two boys, Kade (7) and Kasyn (2). Kade will be a 2nd grader at Waverly Hamlow Elementary and is active in soccer, baseball, football and basketball. Kasyn is following in his older brother’s footsteps and enjoys spending time kicking or throwing a ball and riding his bike.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – My first administrative assistant role that I mentioned was at an on-site location for a local staffing company. Within a month the HR coordinator I was working for left the company unexpectedly, which left me as the only person that had been on-site and had an understanding of what needed to happen to continue providing staffing support to clients from that location. I stepped into the HR Coordinator role at 19 years old and was determined to succeed.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – Spend time with my family. It’s such a joy to watch my boys grow and learn new things for the first time.
What are you the most proud of? – Besides my boys, as they are my pride and joy, I am proud of my career and the knowledge I have gained in twelve years. Within that time I’ve obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with emphasis in Human Resources and a Master’s degree in Management.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – I worked with a VP of Human Resources early in my career who told me to always work the plan you’ve built and the plan you’ve built will work. Along the way in my career that advice has never let me down.
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Genuine.
If you could have a super power, what would it be? – With the busy world we all live in, it’s important to enjoy each moment we have to its fullest, so I’d want to be able to slow down time.
Which talent would you most like to have? – The ability to dance well.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – Event Planning and Photography.
What is your favorite movie? – Pitch Perfect.
What is your favorite TV show? – General Hospital.
What is your favorite local restaurant? – La Paz Mexican Restaurant.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Call me at our office, (402) 875-5754 Ext. 587, email me at lucysokolowski@shv-inc.com, or visit our website at www.RaisingCanes.com.
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