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By Sarah Stone <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Wilson College of Textiles staff have been honored with the most prestigious awards given to non-faculty employees at NC State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support Services Associate Bryson Keen and Director of Communications and Marketing Amanda Padbury<\/a> were this year\u2019s winners of the Awards for Excellence from the Wilson College. The awards celebrate Padbury and Keen\u2019s accomplishments and impact on the college, the community and the university as a whole. Below, meet this year\u2019s winners and learn impressive achievements highlighted in their nomination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Keen<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bryson Keen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bryson is a Support Services Associate and is responsible for receiving and delivering packages, office and other moves, surplus, warehouse inventory, submitting facilities work orders, safety signage, and distribution of COVID-19 safety items. Bryson was nominated to represent the Wilson College of Textiles in the \u201cCustomer Service\u201d category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBryson is an incredible asset to the Wilson College community and has probably helped every single faculty and staff member at some point. Bryson is so quick to respond and deliver on submitted facilities requests. No matter how much he has going on, he is always willing to step in to help others even if that means rearranging his schedule. On numerous occasions, faculty and students have expressed great appreciation for Bryson\u2019s willingness to help unload, unpack and set up new and heavy equipment. During these projects he always emphasizes the safety of others. In addition, throughout the pandemic, Bryson has been instrumental in helping ensure college facilities were stocked with necessary safety equipment and signage. Each member of our staff and faculty can work more efficiently thanks to Bryson\u2019s support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Amanda<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Amanda Padbury <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the Director of Communications and Marketing, Amanda leads the development and implementation of print and web communications, marketing and media and public relations for the college, to position us as the global leader in textile education, discovery, innovation and service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAmanda has done an incredible job enhancing the college communication efforts since becoming the director of marketing and communication. She immediately overhauled the college\u2019s existing online presence and oversaw the creation of numerous stories highlighting the outstanding work of students, staff and faculty to be featured on the website and social media. Her meticulous attention to detail and dedicated work ethic has helped grow the college\u2019s social media engagement with new and existing followers. She collaborates with all college units and initiates incentives to encourage community members to share their work and be featured in our communication efforts. Amanda\u2019s leadership is extremely important in helping us tell our story when recruiting new students, maintaining alumni connections, bringing in development donors and sharing the great work of our community members with internal and external stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"\n\n\n\n\n

By Sarah Stone <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Wilson College of Textiles staff have been honored with the most prestigious awards given to non-faculty employees at NC State. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support Services Associate Bryson Keen and Director of Communications and Marketing Amanda Padbury<\/a> were this year\u2019s winners of the Awards for Excellence from the Wilson College. The awards celebrate Padbury and Keen\u2019s accomplishments and impact on the college, the community and the university as a whole. Below, meet this year\u2019s winners and learn impressive achievements highlighted in their nomination.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Keen<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bryson Keen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bryson is a Support Services Associate and is responsible for receiving and delivering packages, office and other moves, surplus, warehouse inventory, submitting facilities work orders, safety signage, and distribution of COVID-19 safety items. Bryson was nominated to represent the Wilson College of Textiles in the \u201cCustomer Service\u201d category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBryson is an incredible asset to the Wilson College community and has probably helped every single faculty and staff member at some point. Bryson is so quick to respond and deliver on submitted facilities requests. No matter how much he has going on, he is always willing to step in to help others even if that means rearranging his schedule. On numerous occasions, faculty and students have expressed great appreciation for Bryson\u2019s willingness to help unload, unpack and set up new and heavy equipment. During these projects he always emphasizes the safety of others. In addition, throughout the pandemic, Bryson has been instrumental in helping ensure college facilities were stocked with necessary safety equipment and signage. Each member of our staff and faculty can work more efficiently thanks to Bryson\u2019s support.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Amanda<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Amanda Padbury <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the Director of Communications and Marketing, Amanda leads the development and implementation of print and web communications, marketing and media and public relations for the college, to position us as the global leader in textile education, discovery, innovation and service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAmanda has done an incredible job enhancing the college communication efforts since becoming the director of marketing and communication. She immediately overhauled the college\u2019s existing online presence and oversaw the creation of numerous stories highlighting the outstanding work of students, staff and faculty to be featured on the website and social media. Her meticulous attention to detail and dedicated work ethic has helped grow the college\u2019s social media engagement with new and existing followers. She collaborates with all college units and initiates incentives to encourage community members to share their work and be featured in our communication efforts. Amanda\u2019s leadership is extremely important in helping us tell our story when recruiting new students, maintaining alumni connections, bringing in development donors and sharing the great work of our community members with internal and external stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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