All-In At Acara: Crystal McAninch
In this month’s “All-In At Acara” employee spotlight, meet Crystal McAninch! As an Onboarding Specialist for Acara, Crystal is one of the first points of contact for our clients’ contingent workers. She ensures a smooth onboarding experience that sets them up for success even before their first day on the job. Learn more about how Crystal got her job with Acara and why she loves working for the company.
The Road to Acara
I grew up in Murdock, Kansas—a little bitty dot on the map—and recently moved from Lochbuie, Colorado to Burleson, Texas to be closer to family. I was a stay-at-home mom for many years. While raising the kids, I worked from home for my and my husband’s flooring company. After moving to Colorado, I ended up working for two different flooring installation companies.
During COVID, the company I was working for ended up closing its doors. I began my search for a new opportunity and found Acara. I submitted my resume and instantly loved the people I met during the interview process. I knew this would be a great fit.
Why Acara
After spending 20 years working in the flooring installation industry, I had concerns about transitioning to a different type of work—but it turns out that running a company for so many years prepared me for my current job duties at Acara.
As an Onboarding Specialist, I spend most of my day connecting with contract workers to help them complete the onboarding process. Once the contractor has finished all their requirements and verifications, I ensure their new hire paperwork is submitted on time. I continue to work with them as needed after they’ve started their assignment.
At Acara, I truly feel part of a team, even though we’re spread out all over the country. One of my favorite parts of the job is the relationships I’ve developed with coworkers, managers, and contractors. I love helping people get to work.
Life Outside of Acara
Outside of work, my family keeps me busy! I have 5 kids and 6 grandkids. Sometimes, being a wife, mother, and grandmother pulls me in many different directions, but I love my job and the flexibility it offers.
If money or time off were no object, I’d love to go back to Ethiopia and work with orphanages—there are so many kids who don’t know the love of parents and family. Then I would travel to Israel and Italy to see some of my dream destinations.
