

Diverse employees at VCC have rated Professional Development, Leadership, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVCC employees are -76% more likely to recommend VCC as a great place to work
| 12% | Promoters |
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| 0% | Passives |
| 88% | Detractors |
Working at VCC is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. VCC employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that eNPS and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting VCC’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at VCC was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at VCC is rated C-
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VCC ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 9 VCC employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping VCC improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Friendly HR lady name Brandy.
What are some of the best things about your team?We work together great as A team. We help each other out daily.
What makes you most happy at work?having students to teach daily
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Have an opportunity for internal applicants first
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?if in it together like I hear would make difference
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?not recognized or given opportunity for growth
A broadly diversified, globally recognized manufacturer of electronic solutions.
VCC was founded in 1976 and its current CEO is Andy Zanelli. Since its inception 50 years ago, VCC has grown to 225 employees.
We believe in pushing the boundaries of illuminated components by delivering superior service, design, and a better user experience to our customers.
From simple to more complex human machine interface systems, VCC excels at designing, testing and manufacturing custom light indication solutions, in less time. Your first call for illuminated components.
| Headquarter | Carlsbad, CA 92008 United States of America |
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| Website | www.vcclite.com |
| Founding Date | 1976 |
| Company Status | Private |
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VCC competitors include Dialight. VCC ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how VCC compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
VCC has 225 employees. 9 employees at VCC have reviewed VCC across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 9 VCC employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at VCC are not very pleased with their total compensation at VCC, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at VCC are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at VCC are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at VCC believe the environment at VCC is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at VCC is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at VCC work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at VCC are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of VCC's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 VCC employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
VCC’s CEO Andy Zanelli started in this role in 2005. Andy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Andy in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. Andy Zanelli’s employees rank VCC in the Top 30% for Executive Team, in the Top 50% for Meetings, and in the Top 50% for Professional Development. When compared to VCC’s competitors, Andy Zanelli ranks below Dialight CEO Michael Sutsko.
The VCC Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Andy Zanelli and Chief Revenue Officer Michelle Dreyer
Andy Zanelli CEO / President
Andy Zanelli serves as the CEO / President of VCC.
Michelle Dreyer Chief Revenue Officer
Michelle Dreyer serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of VCC.
How much do people at VCC get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at VCC is $115,342, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,532, or $64 per hour.
At VCC, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $277,083 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,752 annually. Average VCC salaries by department include: Sales at $279,740, Operations at $143,297, Product at $136,400, and Marketing at $167,721. Half of VCC salaries are above $133,532.
6 employees at VCC rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at VCC rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $97k | $97k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $133k | $133k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $187k | $187k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $273k | $273k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at VCC score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing VCC in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at VCC across various culture dimensions.
VCC's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is VCC's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. VCC's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of VCC?
VCC CEO is Andy Zanelli, their score by employees is 62
What is VCC eNPS?
The eNPS for VCC is -76
What is VCC revenue?
VCC revenue is $20M
What is the salary for Account Manager in VCC?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Sales in VCC?
The average salaries for Sales in VCC is 280k