Identify The Problem

Name: Brianna Vasquez
Major: Tourism Development & Management
Internship Site: CRS Temporary Housing
Brief Description of position: Marketing/Communications Intern

IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM: Lack of organization in the Mar/Com pod.

THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM: The Mar/Com pod is located directly across the hall from the President of the Company. There are two round tables in the center of the pod that we use as work space for projects and storage for materials. Under the tables are various boxes, flyers, baskets, and random collateral all in disarray.

WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM: This clutter under the desk is not appealing to the eye and makes the Mar/Com department appear unorganized. It is also very distracting and in clear view of the president of the company. The problem is, we need all the materials on the desk and below the desk throughout the day so they need to be accessible.

HOW THIS AFFECTS or DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR POSITION: This directly affects my position because I am the one person who mainly uses the items below the desks. I am frequently trying to organize the boxes and materials but the use of others causes them to become unorganized and cluttered.

THE BEST SOLUTION: I have thought up various ways to create storage under the table using bins and baskets to display the materials in a more organized fashion, which will make the pod, look much cleaner and will make the President of the company much happier.

IMPLEMENTATION: I spoke with the Presidents secretary last week about ordering some sort of organization system below the tables and she mentioned we might be able to custom design a workspace with storage that will be neatly hidden from the Presidents desk. We will be meeting with a designer later next week to discuss the design plans. I am very excited!

ASSESSMENT: Once the organizational storage workspace has been installed I will be in charge of organizing the materials and maintaining the cleanliness of the Mar/Com pod.