Transcript Felicia Arredondo - University of California, San Diego

Felicia Arredondo
Signature Program Representative,
University Extension
“Felicia’s attitude is always one of ‘can do’…
This behavior is contagious – other
department staff, as well as adjacent
department’s staff, have begun to model her
style.”
~ Vicki Krantz, Director, Business Mgmt Program
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Portia Bibb
Assistant Director, External Relations,
Graduate School of IR/PS
“Portia radiates joy, kindness, generosity and
optimism. She is the best of our community,
and this has translated into resounding
success for our School.”
~ Deborah Morrison, Assistant Dean
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
April Bjornsen
Manager, Graduate Student Admissions,
Office of Graduate Studies
“Her sense of responsibility, willingness to help
others, and friendly manner promote a
positive environment in the office and with
departments across campus.”
~ Tim Johnston, Assistant Dean
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Mary Brown
Administrative Specialist, Office of
Contract & Grant Administration
“Mary’s volunteer involvement in community
service allows her to share her experiences
and personal success at UCSD, and to
encourage others to attain their dreams and
success to the best of their abilities.”
~ Pamela Alexander, Assistant Director
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Robert Buffington
Programmer Analyst,
Center for Research in Language
“Bob is unfailingly cheerful, with a wry, often
self-deprecating sense of humor. This
lightens the mood of everyone in the lab and
contributes to the friendly cooperative
atmosphere…”
~ Scott Makeig, Research Scientist/Director SCCN
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Laurie Castillo
Student Affairs Assistant,
Rady School of Management
“She is unfailingly positive when working with
students and student organizations, providing
a high level of service while being mindful of
policies and procedures.”
~ JoAnne Starr, Assistant Dean, MBA Programs
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Brian Churchwell
Lead Programmer Analyst,
Rady School of Management
“Brian’s calm demeanor and attentiveness, as
well as his past results, combine to reassure
his customers that their problem will be
promptly addressed and resolved.”
~ Delbert Foit, Continuing Educator
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Karen Cordero
Assistant Program Manager,
Rady School of Management
“While never shy about suggesting creative
approaches to a challenge, she is particularly
good at listening to others’ viewpoints and
forging paths of compromise.”
~ Clark Jordan, Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Education
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Tommy Duong
Programmer Analyst,
Electrical & Computer Engineering
“Without Tommy’s unique skills and knowledge,
patience, creativity and persistence for
excellence, the department would not be as
automated or well managed as we are.”
~ Edgar Hodge, Programmer Analyst
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Olivia Fernandez
Financial Administration Specialist,
Beyster Institute, Rady School of Management
“She approaches all of her responsibilities
with optimism, a willingness to pitch in
and help with any project, and a
contagious sense of humor.”
~ Ronald Bernstein, Deputy Director/CFO
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Veronica Garcia
Fiscal Assistant,
Rady School of Management
“She wishes to make a real, positive
difference at UCSD and wishes to
contribute to the development of others.”
~ Bill Cherom, Assistant Dean
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Jill Gibson
Assistant Director of Development,
Rady School of Management
“Jill doesn’t hide her knowledge but shares
her secrets so that others at UCSD
can share in a similar outcome.”
~ Graig Eastin, Senior Director of Development
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Cheryl Hile
Fund Administrator,
Computer Science & Engineering
“Cheryl displays a tremendous can-do
attitude and her competence and
proactive execution comes with an
incredible capacity as a team player.”
~ Rajesh Gupta, Professor
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Kim-Loan Huynh
Academic Personnel Specialist,
Division of Biological Sciences
“Kim cares for us postdocs as if we
were part of her own family.”
~ Uwe Schumann, Postdoc
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Hedi Jafari
Financial Manager,
Theatre & Dance
“He is extremely well-liked and respected by
his peers and coworkers, who frequently
approach him for advice regarding a large
range of issues, both personal and
professional.”
~ Mark Maltby, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Davyda Johnson
Human Resources Coordinator,
Education Studies
“Davyda’s superb communication skills have
been of tremendous help in keeping the
department updated and informed of pending
and existing issues…”
~ Jill Rowe, Financial Manager
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Harriet Kounaves
Academic Personnel Manager,
Jacobs School of Engineering
“As Dean it is extraordinary to find a staff
member who relieves you of the details… I
never knew how easy academic personnel
could be until Harriett joined our office.”
~ Frieder Seible, Dean
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Josef Kucera
Recording Engineer,
Music
“Each of us in the Music department at UCSD
has experienced moments of musical
enlightenment through Mr. Kucera’s
interventions in recording.”
~ Steven Schick, Professor
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Matthew Kullberg
Manager, IT Support,
San Diego Supercomputer Center
“Matt continually develops his staff members,
lifting them up and encouraging them… His
personal work ethic sets a standard you can
see his employees strive to emulate.”
~ Fran Berman, Director
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Melissa La Bouff
Events Coordinator, Insititute for
International, Comparative & Area Studies
“Melissa has impressed is with her uncommon
ability to juggle multiple competing projects
with a calm and professional poise.”
~ Gershon Shafir, Director
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Trudy LaDue
Executive Assistant to the Provost,
Muir College Provost’s Office
“She is particularly sensitive to the needs of
new, younger staff members, and devotes
considerable time and effort to mentoring
those under her supervision.”
~ Susan Smith, Provost
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Sarah Leon
Student Affairs Coordinator,
Center for Iberian & Latin American Studies
“Sarah’s spirit of collaboration makes her excel
in a team environment.”
~ Martha Salinas, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Kelly Maheu
Assistant Director, Academic
Compensation, Academic Personnel
“Kelly is outstanding in her ability to provide
support and guidance in a very uplifting
manner. She shares her expertise in a way
that is both motivating and growth
enhancing.”
~ June Petersen, Business Officer, Philosophy
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
M'Lissa Michelson
Manager, Human Resources and Payroll,
Electrical & Computer Engineering
“M’Lissa cares about the faculty and
administrative staff, cares about our lives,
cares if we are happy at UCSD, she is a great
listener and we all confide in her.”
~ Gabriel Rebeiz, Professor
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Shanley Miller
Financial Manager,
Chemistry / Biochemistry
“Many members of her staff have told me that
they have learned more under her than ever
and how she expresses joy in their success.”
~ Marjorie Hardy, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Antonio Mora
Senior Animal Technician,
Psychology
“Antonio is an outstanding employee, a quick
and efficient worker, a great department
citizen… He is always positive and willing to
take care of any and every unexpected task
that comes his way.”
~ Michael Gorman, Professor
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Mira Morse
Data Manager,
Jacobs School of Engineering
“Mira is positively influencing our work
environment by improving the foundation of
our university – the work flow, communication
systems and organization.”
~ Adam DiProfio, Director, Budget & Planning
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Janie Orwig-Sacchetti
Senior Animal Technician,
Animal Care Program
“She is efficient, organized and adaptive to
the needs of individual investigators.”
~ Cynthia Snyder, MD, Assistant Research Scientist
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Luis Palacios
Programmer Analyst,
Center for Research in Language
“He is always available to answer questions and
provide technical support to students, staff,
visitors and academics”
~ Emelia Marapao-Rivera, HR Administrative Assistant
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Suzanne Patti
Staff HR Manager,
Rady School of Management
“She is a constant source of stability and sound
judgment and an absolute pleasure to work
with on a daily basis.”
~ Frances Stanko, Administrative/Instructional Coordinator
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Margaret Paulson
Project Assistant,
Center for Research in Language
“She is a good example for all of us to
incorporate environmentally safe practices in
the workplace.”
~ Shelley Marquez, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Scott Paulson
Library Assistant,
Geisel Library
“Scott’s everyday approach to improvements at
the workplace has a great impact at no
financial cost.”
~ Jane Peterson, Program Representative, Stuart Collection
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Daphne Pleasant
Cashiering Manager,
University Extension
“Daphne played a key role in recognizing
the problems and deficiencies we were
facing and identifying the end results
we were hoping to achieve.”
~ Yuki Marsden, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Heather Pratt
Executive Assistant to the Dean,
Biological Sciences Dean’s Office
“Her excellent attitude and dedication to the
needs of the office, whatever they may be,
make her a truly exemplary employee.”
~ Suresh Subramani, Interim Dean
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Karen Roberts
Web Developer,
University Extension
“In each interaction with her counterparts,
she models behavior and sets a tone that
inspires teamwork and the positive
treatment of others.”
~ Benjamin Johnson, Web Marketing Manager
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Lea Sapinoso
Administrative Assistant,
Rady School of Management
“Lea has truly become a master multi-tasker,
often assisting multiple departments. She
always completes these various tasks
with grace and a smile.”
~ Gladys Selfridge, Dean's Executive Assistant
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Gladys Selfridge
Dean’s Executive Assistant,
Rady School of Management
“She is a person who believes in possibilities
and takes the action needed to achieve goals
– both for herself and others – and we are all
richer for having her in our lives.”
~ Maria Lofftus, Chief of Staff
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Reyna Stallings
IAEP Programs Coordinator, Insititute for
International, Comparative & Area Studies
“Reyna is a natural team member and always
works to bring the morale up on whatever
project she is working on.”
~ Christi Gilhoi, Director, International House
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Lois Stewart
Graduate Program Officer,
Mathematics
“She is the ‘go-to’ person in the
department when a task is overwhelmingly
complicated and requires a highly
detailed organization plan.”
~ Nancy Hartley, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Yongxuan Su
Senior Development Engineer,
Chemistry / Biochemistry
“His hard work, dedication and expertise has
directly contributed to the research success
of many individuals at U.C. San Diego”
~ Seth Cohen, Assistant Professor
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Robert Sundberg
Senior Animal Technician,
Psychology
“His attitude is unfailingly positive and he is
always willing to accept any other work as
needed, rearranging the rest of his schedule
to ensure its timely completion.”
~ Peter Hinkley, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Ann Tatro
Payroll/Personnel and HR Assistant,
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
“Ann projects a positive image of the
department to the larger UCSD
community by being a role model as an
employee where she provides an exceptionally
high level of service.”
~ Debra Ambrose, Manager, Academic Affairs & HR
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Giselle Van Luit
Student Affairs Officer,
Education Studies
“Giselle volunteers her time and energy to all
facets of our program, and takes a creative
look at our ongoing processes to keep them
streamlined and effective.”
~ Pamela Fruge, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Jackie Vignes
Project Assistant,
Division of Biological Sciences
“…it’s not only Jackie’s unusually high standard
of excellence and professionalism that’s
deserving of recognition; it’s also the
exceptionally human way she does her job.”
~ James Posakony, Professor
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Julie Vitale
Program Advisor, Insititute for
International, Comparative & Area Studies
“Her positive and friendly demeanor and
consistently cheerful attitude infuse our
daily work environment with a contagious
spirit of camaraderie.”
~ Diana Wilder, Business Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Richard Weymouth
Principal Electronics Technician,
Division of Biological Sciences
“He is very hardworking, kind and dedicated.
Also, Rich is always looking for a way to make
things simpler/faster/more efficient.”
~ Julia Dyachok, Postdoctoral Fellow
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Julie Williams
Business Officer,
Linguistics
“She has an impeccably professional sense
and approach to her job: she has a
fundamental understanding of what
is required for the greater good and
maintains her focus on that.”
~ John Moore, Chair
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Eric Williamson
Programmer/Systems Administrator,
Rady School of Management
“He has a strong sense of empathy for his
customers and genuinely cares about making
their work lives a little better.”
~ Erik Nelson, Chief Technology Officer
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Van Wong
Development Engineer,
Bioengineering
“Van has a pleasingly optimistic attitude
towards all tasks at hand, and this quality
has been both comforting and helpful to
individual in a fast-paced research
environment.”
~ Robert Sah, Professor
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer
Heather Fowler Zion
Academic Files Coordinator,
Literature
“Heather’s extraordinary dedication to her
work and the effort she puts into all tasks
she is asked to perform make her an
exceptional colleague and a respected
member of our department.”
~ Don Wayne, Chair
Academic Affairs 2007 Star Performer