"I love having a job where I can make an impact in people's lives is the most important thing to me. I feel like at Express that happens. It's a very rewarding job! Out of all the jobs I've had I would probably say it is my favorite. I worked at Express for almost 1 year, had a break, and just returned!"

We welcomed Irecia back to the Express Albany family on May 28th, 2021. She is an extremely outgoing and energetic presence who consistently aims to create an uplifting atmosphere, both at work and at home. Before her work at Express, Irecia was a stay-at-home mom. She also worked in the medical field, 12-hour shift warehouse jobs, the food industry, building, and in the hospitality industry. She also owners a legal photography business, which he has been doing for over nine years now.

Born and raised in Caldwell, ID, Irecia and her family relocated to Oregon when she was six years old. When she was 18, she moved to Brazil for two years before coming back to Albany with her husband so that they could raise their son and create a new life for themselves. When Irecia is not at work, she can be found pursuing her passion project, photography, crafting, singing, macramé, playing the ukulele and spending quality time with her husband and two young children.

How Others Best Describe Her

Outgoing, Loud, Caring, Creative, Reliable, Someone they can talk to.

Something Unique

Irecia has almost 200 plants inside my tiny apartment and have no shame about it!

Best Skillsets

Photography, problem-solving, and organization are three skills that Irecia excels at. She is always coming up with new and better ways to do things.

Favorite Quote

"We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world."

"I'd say the best part of my job is creating opportunities for people and watching them succeed in the workforce. It's so rewarding to help others and see them thrive!"

In May 2019, Express Albany welcomed Nicole to the team. Since then, she has proven to be an outgoing, dedicated employee and individual who loves to laugh!

Originally from California, Nicole made the move to Oregon 5 years ago and has loved every minute of her time here. She brings to our team 15 years of valuable management experience in the cosmetic and beauty industry.

Interests

When Nicole is outside of the office, she enjoys gardening, painting, and just spending time in the outdoors. She is also a big fan of outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and swimming.

Something Unique

Nicole has lived in a total of 6 different states in her life. Out of all 6, Oregon is the state that makes her feel most at home.

Family

Nicole is a mother to two beautiful children, Dominic and Samantha, and has a dog named Marshall.

Best Skillset

Without a doubt, one of Nicole's best skills is the ability to be relatable and approachable with our job seekers, while also being assertive at the same time.

From matching job seekers to the right jobs to ensuring the needs of our clients are met, every member of our Express team is committed to helping people find great jobs and helping clients find great people. View some of the internal job openings Express has currently has available and if you think you have what it takes to join our team, apply today!