Addison's Employment Success Stories

After years of remote work, Addison Kolbas was eager to return to an in-person office setting. He prepared for a Schnelleck Hiring Event at the East Brainerd Goodwill Opportunity Center in October with the help of Opportunity Center Manager Taryn Balwinski. At the event, Addison landed a Maintenance, Repair, and Operation clerk position at CREATBLU, working at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga. “Taryn is passionate about helping people find work. The mock interviews we did were a game-changer,” said Addison. “For anyone struggling to find work, I encourage you to reach out to organizations like Goodwill.” To take advantage of Goodwill’s free career services, fill out the form here , or call us at (423) 629-2501 ext. 7601.

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Cyndi

July 6, 2026

As Safety and Loss Prevention Manager for Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area, Cyndi’s commitment goes far beyond policies and procedures. For her, safety is personal. “At Goodwill, our first Core Value is 'People,'” said Cyndi. “Our goal each day is to put people first, and safety is a big part of that.” Cyndi has been part of the Goodwill Chattanooga team for three years and the Goodwill network for eight years. A lifelong learner, Cyndi continues to invest in her growth in order to better serve others. Recently, she obtained multiple Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certifications, including: Certified Safety Manager in Healthcare (CSMH) CSHO Safety & Health Specialist Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor Program OSH Train-the-Trainer Program Safety Committee Member Safety Committee Chair Occupational Safety and Health Professional Program OSHA 30 Congratulations, Cyndi, on these achievements and for inspiring us all to remember that safety is no accident.