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As an Intrigue employee, the chance of being recognized on this page at
the time of hiring is 10%. Only 1 out of every 10 employees have met the qualifications over the years.These former
employees are known to us as the “Best of the Best”. Their work ethic and performance, during their time with
us, far exceeded any of our expectations. Their dependability while at Intrigue as well as their professionalism, led
to our success. They will never be forgotten and it was a great privilege to have known them. Aside from being recognized
here, Intrigue Hall of Famers are entitled to a lifetime of free tanning at any of our salons. The combination of a hair and
tanning business together at the level that we operate makes for a complex, fast pace and demanding job that many simply cannot
do. The following girls were the “Best of the Best” of the ones that could. |
Melinda M. Adams
"Mindy"
Salon Manager
Nail Tech
1997- 1999
A strong leader whose tremendous contributions
are still evident to this day. Mindy, who was rarely outspoken, set an outstanding example of employee Determination,
loyalty, and Professionalism that helped chart the direction, design, and policies of the salon. Some
of her early directives and memo's are still in use today and others serve as guidelines. A major player
in our salon's early growth, Mindy set in motion ideas that helped take us where we are today, and instilled
the confidence in us to make the changes that lead to our success. Mindy's loss during a critical time
of rapid growth was only overcome by the presence of Amy Kavavagh, a rising leader herself who had
worked and trained closely with her and was able to step up and keep us on course. If not for that transition,
our salon may have collapsed. Although she never met any of them, those who follow on this page excelled because of
Mindy and the standards she set and upheld while at our salon. She became the yardstick by which all others would be measured.
Mindy, her husband Keith, and daughter Lexi, are residents of Cincinnati Ohio.
Thank
You Mindy!
Tracy L. Donnelly
Receptionist
2000-2003
Kindness and sincerity, best describe Tracy.
A loyal, hard
worker that had a very pleasant manner with both clients and employees. Always on time and always professional.
Through her efforts, Tracy made Intrigue a better place to work and visit. She was dependable and invaluable,
and was always consistent in all that she did.
Thank You Tracy!
RoniLee "Roni" Bennett
Receptionist
2001 - 2003
Responsible,
Loyal, Friendly and Helpful. A gifted worker, Roni was able to maintain her composure during the fast paced, hectic
situations that she faced during our busiest years. She was able to handle problems exceptionally well and was a great
addition to our salon. Experienced and dependable, her absence leaves a void which will not be filled easily.
She was the most reliable employee that ever worked at Intrigue. Her duration of perfect attendance was unmatched, missing
no days during her 3 year span with us. Roni is a pharmacist in Pittsburgh, PA.
Thank You Roni!
Lydia M. Salomone
Receptionist
2002 - 2003
Summer,
2004
Always a smile, always courteous, Lydia always set a fine example for
customer service and is still known today as the friendliest employee of all. Lydia always had a cheerful approach
to everything, regardless of the situation. She has done much to give our salon its reputation for friendliness and
professionalism and it will be a challenge to maintain that without her.
Loyal, motivated, and dependable, Lydia
never missed a day of work, recording perfect attendance for 2 years and 1 summer. She could always be counted on in any situation
and we doubt that anyone can replace her. Lydia is now a registered Nurse in Columbus Ohio...
Thank You Lydia!
Tiffany K. Borsch
Receptionist
2002 - 2004
A very hard and consistent worker, Tiffany
was a great asset to our staff at Intrigue. Never one to shy away the hard fast pace she would face daily, Tiff's work
ethic and sense of humor are still missed to this day.
Thank You Tiff!
Alison "Ali" Roush
Receptionist
2003 - 2004
A true all around performer with a special personality. It is not enough to say
that Ali will be greatly missed. Great organizational and communication skills, Ali leaves us wondering if she
can ever really be replaced. When needed, Ali could always be counted on and was able to take on new tasks and changes with
little difficulty. A graduate of Indian Creek High school, Ali now resides in Columbus Ohio where she is employed as a Hair
Stylist for Charles Penzone. We have no doubt that she will succeed.
Thank You Ali!
Lauren E. Roush
Receptionist
2004 - 2006
Summer 2007
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| Ali and Lauren at work in 2004 |
History at Intrigue salon has determined that an employee at the time of their hiring has less than a 10%
chance of achieving the qualifications needed to be honored on this page. Long odds by any stretch of the imagination. But
Lauren and her sister Ali before her were both able to pull it off. Sandwiched between the "Great 5" this sister
duo made their own lasting imprint on Intrigue and could hold their own with anyone that was ever employed here. Around
the time when we began to plan for the loss of Ali Roush, her younger sister Lauren
would emerge
with the huge task of following not only a Hall of Famer, but also the added pressure of following her older sister. She would
not disappoint. Aided by her own strong work ethic and motivation, and the one on one training she would
receive from her sister before she left for college, Lauren would go on to become a dependable and versatile receptionist
in her own right. It would be impossible to choose between them. Like some of the others on this page, it would not be unusual
for Lauren to close one shop at 9pm and open the other shop at 9am the next morning. Not an easy task for most and a rare request for
the average receptionist due to the extra training involved in the process. It was an honor to have these two girls
here, and Intrigue will never be quite the same without them. Lauren is currently a student at Ohio State.
Thank You Lauren!
Anthipe Te' George
Managing Cosmetologist
Salon Manager
2004
- 2006
The driving force behind the stability of our Steubenville salon in the early going,
Te' George leaves not only a void in our staff, but a void in the hearts of those she touched. To watch Te' in action
during a busy day was to watch a true professional at work. A manager who not only could keep the front desk and Tanning area
of the salon functioning but also at the same time was able to manage the coordination of our busy Hair area as well.
It is easy to say, that few others could accomplish that task. A wiz at appointment making not seen in our salon since
1997 with Mindy Adams, is yet one of many more tributes that Te' has earned. A true cosmetology industry professional
in every sense of the word that we are proud to say, worked at Intrigue. Te'
is now a resident of Chicago, Ill.
Thank You Te'!
Annie M. Straney-Fithen
Receptionist
2002 - 2007
We will certainly look back on Annie Straney as possibly being the best receptionist to have ever worked
at Intrigue. Her four and a half years with us, spanning nearly half of our existence as of this writing, is more than we
could have asked for. Annie was not only a great receptionist, but also a great person. Her loss here
will be felt for some time to come and it went beyond the front desk. Her smile and pleasant personality as well as her
professional approach, are just a few of the things that we will miss about her. One of Annie's strongest characteristics
was that she demonstrated a genuine concern throughout the years of the impact that necessary schedule changes that she needed
to make as she went through school, had on us. An employee trait rarely, if ever seen. Annie was without
question the best at professionally handling phone calls and the client interactions she faced on a daily basis.
To say she was helpful when it came to customer service would be an understatement. Annie also served as the "Voice
of Intrigue" on our answering machine greetings for several years. Annie's legacy here was written during a scheduling
crisis in mid May 2003 when the full-time day turn position needed filled unexpectedly in the summer. Annie who had been
working part-time on the night shift, stepped up became the youngest person ever to take on the most challenging position
here. We will never forget her for that and will always be grateful.
It must also be noted that it was Annie who would play a major role in the training of Susan Isler when she first started
as a part-time receptionist. Annie, who has since completed college, has earned a degree as a Dental Hygienist. Although
we will miss her, we wish her nothing but the best.
Thank You Annie!
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| Amy (5th from left) reunites with the "Great 5" Lydia, Roni in back, Renee, Tiffany, Amy and Annie. |
Renee M. Potenzini
Receptionist
2003 - 2007
Renee Potenzini brings down the curtain
on a very special group of girls who will forever be known to us as the "The Great 5". A
group of great friends, great girls and "great receptionists" here at Intrigue Salon. A unforgettable
time here set in motion with the hiring of RoniLee Bennett in 2001, and the consecutive additions of Lydia
Salomone, Annie Straney, Tiffany Borsch and finally Renee. These 5 girls had such an incredible impact on our success
that were not sure they even realize the extent. Let there be doubt that they were a major factor in
setting us apart from our competition. We simply could not have operated at such a fast pace and high level of efficiency
without them and they are all now enshrined "Hall of Famers" that will always be remembered at Intrigue
Salon. They were all graduates of Catholic Central High school and they all had individual strengths that set them apart
from all others. It was a 6-year succession with one training the other and any others hired in between that guaranteed
consistency at our front desks.
They were all very intelligent and
professional girls who could make a difficult job look easy. Although they have moved on with their lives they remain
great friends and nothing will ever change that. No business in our opinion has ever had the luxury of having co-workers
perform at such a high level of consistency, near perfect attendance, dependability and customer service, and we had
5 of them in order. It has been a futile attempt in the effort to replace any of them. Renee's friendly smile, experience and
politeness will be greatly missed at our front desks in both Wintersville and Steubenville. She had the capability to open
or close either of our salons and did so many times in the nearly 4 years she was with us. Renee earned a degree from
the Franciscan University of Steubenville in accounting, and is now a resident of Columbus, OH. We wish her the best of luck.
Thank You Renee!
Maria Dicarlantonio
Receptionist
2005 - 2008
Maria joins some of her former co-workers
in a permanent acknowledgement of a job well done with Intrigue Salons. Only 2 others on this page have served longer
than her and although she closes this chapter of her life her future is bright. Maria has been with Intrigue since she
was a sophomore in high school and we miss her presence already. Maria moved to Columbus where she will soon graduate
from the Ohio State School of Cosmetology.
Thank You Maria!
