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It’s Our Most Wonderful Mods of the Year

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Of our 10,000+ Mods around the world, there are many who have stood out over the past year. In fact, we’ve featured a dozen of them as our Mods of the Month. To add to a season already full of gratitude and holiday cheer, we took the time this month to celebrate even more of those at ModSquad who have made 2017 a fabulous year. We’ve brought back our annual traditions of “12 Days of Mods” and “8 Nights of Mod Awesomeness,” as well as added a new, special recognition…

12 Days of Mods

Our 12 Days of Mods series highlighted Mods who stood out during 2017. These are Mods who consistently deliver high-quality work, go the extra mile, and are among the first to be recommended when a project needs someone who is just plain stellar.

Today we are officially kicking off our TWELVE DAYS OF MODS celebration with our superstar Mod, David Kivlehan. David’s known as the ‘go-to guy’ for his project, particularly for his Project Manager, Mark Concannon. “He has so much knowledge on this product which makes him invaluable to the project. If I do not know the answer to a problem, David is one of the first doors I knock on and more often than not, he has the information ready. A great attitude is what David has and because of this, he is an ideal Mod to have.” We are so thankful to have such a talented and dedicated Mod here at ModSquad. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, David! #12DaysofMods #ModsNotCubes #HappyHolidays #celebration #workfromhome #remotework #thankful

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Join us in celebrating Day 9 of TWELVE DAYS OF MODS! We’re so happy to introduce you to Joris Hulstaert. Project Manager, Jenny Young had this to say about today’s featured Mod, “Joris brings a lot to our project. He is an extremely thoughtful and dedicated individual. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to engage in such a natural way on Twitter, making even the most difficult interactions seem effortless. He is hilarious, clever, creative, and we often turn to him for his great insights!” Project Manager, Matea Makek also agrees stating, "He is always super helpful with any task, and has great attention to detail." Thank you for your work at ModSquad, Joris! #12DaysofMods #ModsNotCubes #HappyHolidays #celebration #workfromhome #remotework #thankful

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Dependable, responsible, excellent product knowledge, and a team player are only a few of the strengths our Project Managers used to describe Brett Brendell, the 12th and final Mod we’re celebrating during our Twelve Days of Mods! Project Manager, Mike Poe had this to add, “Brett is super loyal to his projects and goes above and beyond to ensure that the client and project are in good standing. His knowledge of gaming and quick wit come in handy when talking with the client and reporting any issues that he sees. A true team player." Thank you for sharing your talent with us, Brett! We couldn’t be more pleased to feature you and the rest of our talented Mods this month! #12DaysofMods #ModsNotCubes #HappyHolidays #celebration #workfromhome #remotework #thankful

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8 Nights of Mod Awesomeness

For each of the eight nights of Hanukkah, we celebrated our own ModSquad miracles. These folks have made huge differences to their Project Managers, fellow Mods, and clients, and their dedication and enthusiasm brighten the lives of those they work with.

In addition to our 12 DAYS OF MODS series, today marks the first day of this year’s 8 NIGHTS OF MOD AWESOMENESS! Each night, we will be sharing a story where a Mod has exceeded expectations and stood out from the rest. On this, our FIRST NIGHT, we celebrate Natalie Sims aka Xena Warrior! Natalie’s Project Manager, Mike Poe shared this about one of his favorite Mods, “We could just go ahead and make her the Mod of the year and it would be accurate. It’s hard to grab one story among the many I have about Natalie over the years. For her current project, she loves the product and is immensely knowledgeable about all things related to it. Customers call for her by name because they know things will get handled promptly and they will come out of it with a smile on their faces. The client loves Natalie, they depend on her and she definitely earned her nickname of Xena Warrior over the years as a result. Natalie is the definition of an awesome Mod." #8NightsOfAwesome #ModsNotCubes #HappyHolidays #remotework #workfromhome #teamwork #thankful

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On this, the SECOND Night of Mod Awesomeness, we are pleased to announce the celebration of Christie Ratliff! Project Manager, Sarah Hilligiest had nothing but positive things to say about this super-Mod: “I have no idea where I’d be without her. She never misses a beat and always has just the sweetest attitude. One of my very favorite memories was when she offered to cover Christmas Eve for me because she KNEW how much it meant to me and my family. Even though that meant that not only would she have to cover HER hours, but mine as well. She did so gladly asking nothing in return other than that I enjoy the time with my kids. That was the first time in ANY working experience I’d ever had that someone put me above themselves in that manner. It meant the world to me that she CARED that it was a very important day for me and my family." #8NightsOfAwesome #ModsNotCubes #HappyHolidays #remotework #workfromhome #teamwork #thankful

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Bestofus Festivus

This year marks the beginning of a fun new tradition. In addition to our 12 Days of Mods and 8 Nights of Mod Awesomeness, we introducedthe Bestofus Festivus, an honorary title for the person among us who best exemplifies the ModSquad spirit. In determining this year’s Bestofus Festivus, we looked for an extraordinary person who truly embraces the passion and excitement of ModSquad, who goes above and beyond with the team and contributes to events to enrich our company spirit. A person who embodies the best of us.

ModSquad’s 2017 Bestofus Festivus is Danielle Ditto. One of our original Mods in Second Life and recently featured as our Project Manager of the Quarter, Danielle has an incredible work ethic, passion for quality, and an enthusiasm for mentoring others. Her positive attitude and inclusive nature boost everyone around her. She exudes ModSquad pride, regularly contributing to our social and culture initiatives and playing an active role in team celebrations and initiatives (both physical and virtual). In fact, Danielle played a major role in organizing both the 10th Anniversary and office holiday parties at our Austin, Texas office.

We are fortunate to have so many thoughtful, dedicated, spirited people within our ranks at ModSquad. Congratulations to all those who were recognized this year, and here’s to an even more incredible 2018!