For those who don’t know March Wilson, let me start by saying he is the glue that holds Newel Props together. March Wilson Jr., is the Newel Props’ Warehouse Supervisor and has been working at Newel Props for over 30 years. March’s ability to locate any object, even the smallest of frames, and his ability to find space for new inventory, despite racks of furniture filled to the ceiling, is a true gift. The Newel Props team is beyond grateful for March and we can’t wait for you to get to know him better below.
“Everything that comes in and/or goes out goes through my department. I have seen and handled countless items from Renaissance to Contemporary. Newel has a large variety of everything. Everything that comes through the warehouse is cataloged, photographed and stored.
My team is knowledgeable and meticulous. We handle all items with the utmost care. What fascinates me about Newel Props is seeing different items come to life on screen (big or small) and knowing that my team and I had a hand in getting it there. Every day at Newel is different and often challenging, but we manage to rectify extenuating circumstances. For example, we have a massive bird cage that had to be broken down so that it can ship to the movie production set and then reassembled to its original state.
What I like most about Newel is the teamwork involved to make all the moving parts work well. The collaboration of the warehouse team along with the sales, marketing and management teams; we make it seamless. “
Q&A with March Wilson
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What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had?
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My biggest surprise was my high school graduation gift from my aunt Oda. She gave me my first car, a Buick Century.
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What do you like to do in your free time/ outside of work?
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One of my favorite pastimes is fishing for porgies, blue fish and whatever is biting.
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Most adventurous thing you’ve done in your life?
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One of the most adventurous things I have ever done was gone snorkeling during a shore excursion while on vacation in Bermuda.
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Describe your childhood bedroom?
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I have five siblings and I shared my bedroom with my three brothers. My bedroom was crowded to say the least.
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Best advice you would give to your teenage self?
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Be open to new ideas, work hard and be true to yourself.
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How would you describe your work in three words?
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Lots of FUN!
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Are you a dog person or cat person?
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I am definitely a dog person, cats are too temperamental.
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What’s your favorite time of day?
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My favorite time is around 8 pm when I have unwound and relax for the evening.
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If you could own a second home anywhere you wanted, where would it be?
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I would have to say Georgia, back to my southern roots.
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What was the last text you sent and who did you send it to?
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The last text I sent was to my youngest brother to wish him a happy birthday!
