Britni Adams goes above and beyond in her work, and it’s not just us who think so. As the recipient of an “Over and Beyond” honor for her work as an accounts payable manager in a previous role, she has the awards to back it up.

“I really took pride in communicating with the techs in the field not only to make sure the accounts were operating efficiently but also to be a positive influence in their day,” says Britni.

We have no doubt that she was: Britni’s optimistic work ethic is evident in everything she does. There’s a reason that her grandmother and mother describe her as a “spark”.

“They say I exude a brightness that brings a cheer to others,” says Britni, who has made it her mission to do exactly that.

“Every single day I try to put forth the very small amount of effort it takes to be a positive influence in someone else’s life. It might be giving a compliment to a stranger, spending a few bucks on a homeless person at a convenient store, or letting a driver ahead of me in traffic. There’s something energizing and uplifting about watching someone go from a frown to a smile.”

This upbeat, people-first attitude has helped her make genuine connections in both her work and personal lives. Taking the time to engage and interact with people in such a way has a flow-on effect that benefits all involved.

“Relationships are so important both professionally and personally,” she says.

And Britni has seen the value of those cultivating relationships first-hand with her work at PrideGroupCo. One of the things she values most about how we do business is that we adapt our services to meet our clients’ individual, specific needs.

“Each of our clients own very different types of businesses. Our team’s priority is to leverage our skillsets and modify our service offering to assist each business in running more efficiently.”

Britni specializes in bookkeeping, but also does social media for several clients.  She also manages guest relations for our sister company, Casa Sunsandsea – a luxury vacation rental property in Belize.

So what’s life like for Britni beyond work? When she’s not brightening the offices of PrideGroupCo, she’s bringing joy to friends, family and the local community.

“I have a 3 year old nephew and 1 year old niece that love their BB—that’s me! I love watching their personalities develop and seeing their faces light up when they see me walk through the door!” she says.

“I also have an appreciation of antiques and decorating thanks to my grandmother. When the other kids would go on trips with friends during spring break I would go to my grandparents’ house and make floral arrangements, paint ceramics and furniture and help refurbish and decorate rooms in my grandfather’s childhood home.”

Now, when she goes to visit, her grandmother lets her choose pieces to take home with her.

“My house is filled with treasures from my granny and pawpaw and I am reminded of them constantly when I am home, which is so special!

Antiques aren’t the only thing special about Britni’s life outside of work. An animal-lover, she set up a pet-sitting business several years ago as a way to share her love of the small and the furry.

“Ninety-nine per cent of my pet-sitting business comes through referrals. I feel like that’s a true testament that cultivating positive relationships with others leads to progression and success in any endeavor.”

Britni is also proud to serve on the Young Leadership Board for the Cancer Support Community of North Texas (CSCNT), a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.

CSCNT offers completely free of charge education presentations, supporting and networking groups, social events, the children’s support program “Noogieland” and bereavement support for adults and children.

“The Young Leadership Board is a team of young professionals that work together to raise funds so that CSCNT can continue to offer all of the wonderful programming referenced above at no charge to those in need,” she says.

There’s no denying Britni’s “spark”, and we’re grateful to have her on board.