Some people find their calling by accident, and our May Member Spotlight @S.Stone is proof of that. She joined her current company before she knew what Smartsheet was, and today, she's the in-house subject matter expert. Additionally, she’s such an engaged Community Ambassador that she was nominated for this spotlight by you, her peers! If you need a dose of motivation, read on and get to know her Smartsheet story.
Sarah is a Land Specialist - Operations and Data Systems at SunEnergy1, and lives in South Carolina, US. Smartsheet came into her world fast when she was handed a large project during her very first week on the job, tasked with organizing notes and records for all projects into one database. Rather than shy away from the challenge, she dove straight in, working through every self-paced program in Smartsheet University, attending webinars, and leaning on the Community. That combination of hands-on learning and engagement set the foundation for success.
Ask Sarah about a recent win and she'll point to her revamped "Welcome to Smartsheet" internal training workspace (see above), a dashboard packed with videos, resources, and templates of her own solutions. “It’s been really rewarding to see how it helps new hires learn, gain confidence, and feel inspired to build their own solutions or connect with me to brainstorm new ideas,” she says.
The Community has also played a big role in her growth. While piloting a new proofing solution for one of her teams, she tapped into solutions shared by fellow members — including @Paul Newcome's Speedometer Chart and @Neil Egsgard's Automatic Reminders for Proof Reviewers — and incorporated them directly into her final Smartsheet build. It's that kind of collaborative, global energy that keeps her experimenting and sharing.
"Looking back, it's pretty amazing to see how far I've come with Smartsheet and how it's connected me with so many people along the way. What started as something completely new has become a passion and a way for me to support others."
Sarah is now quietly developing a new Smartsheet idea she's excited about. Though it's still in testing, she's hoping to present it at a company meeting in the near future and eventually bring it to the broader Community.
When she's not collaborating and building, Sarah and her husband Patrick are exploring their home state of West Virginia, especially Blackwater Falls State Park, often with their three dogs Kaylee, Duo, and Trowa in tow. (Yes, the pups have been spotted in Mountaineer jerseys.)
Thank you Sarah for everything you bring to this Community! 🎉
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