Employee Spotlight – Melanie Hill

Where are you originally from?
My hometown is Daytona Beach.

How long have you lived in Jacksonville?
I moved to Jacksonville about 25 years ago.

What is your role at Auld & White Constructors (AWC)?
Currently, I am the Permitting Specialist.

How long have you been at AWC?
I have been working here for a little over 20 years.

How did you end up here?
A recruiter told me about an opportunity to be a Marketing & HR assistant and I have been here since.

What did you do prior to Auld & White?
I worked in the Jacksonville Jaguars ticketing office for two years.

If you had to give an elevator speech about yourself, how would it go?

I am a mother of three, a wife, a daughter, and a very good friend. Enjoy your family and friends, and always put God first. In the end, this is what it’s about!

What do you like most about your job?
Definitely the people. I have made many friends here, even though they like to hide and scare the life out of me all the time!

What is your proudest moment at AWC?
My proudest moment is when I realized AWC was my family. When my twins were born prematurely, they had to stay in the NICU; I received so much love and support from everyone.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you at AWC?
I can’t say, it’s too embarrassing.

Other than work, what are you passionate about?
My kids, baking, and enjoying life (with a glass of merlot, of course)!