Give your colleagues a “High Five” for things such as excellent customer service, “saving my bacon” and going above and beyond.

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Continue below to read about how your colleagues are going above and beyond to help the campus community.

(Note: Campus News edited comments only for misspellings and missing or incomplete words. They appear mostly as written for each employee.)

Works Above and Beyond

Antoinette Castanon, Procurement and Support Services
I don't know how Antoinette gets her own work done, because it seems like all she is doing is helping me with my P2P questions/issues. She is always patient as she walks me through every step of the ever-changing process of P2P. She helps me with a smile and sees the process all the way through. Thank you. Your hard work does not go unnoticed.

Rishad Gandhi, Study Abroad and International Exchange Office
Rishad has been an incredible help in facilitating study abroad arrangements for my students in Italy and supporting me as faculty. His dedication, responsiveness, and problem-solving skills have made the process smooth and efficient. Whether clarifying details or going above and beyond to accommodate last-minute changes, Rishad has been there every step of the way. I truly appreciate his support and commitment to excellence. Thank you, Rishad, for all your hard work.

Azucena Gutierrez, Academic Resources
Azucena is a lifesaver. I have trainings for various things twice a month, and I have learned an incredible amount from her in just a short amount of time. Azucena fulfills more than one role on campus and works diligently to make sure we all not only understand what we are doing in our roles, but that we are confident and comfortable in our day-to-day roles. Thank you for all that you do.

Phillip Jensen, Technology Services
Whenever a challenge arises, Phillip approaches it with a calm, analytical mindset that immediately makes you feel at ease. Whether its troubleshooting technical issues, untangling complex processes, or resolving unforeseen issues, he consistently demonstrates a willingness to dive deep into the problem and see it through to the finish line. His persistence and analytical approach make him a valuable team member that we are all lucky to have. Thank you, Phillip.

Angel Langridge, University Marketing and Communications
Angel helped us navigate a complex sea of red tape to finalize the purchase/renewal of a critical piece of software for our team. With an important purchase deadline looming and other fall semester activities keeping the team very busy, Angel prioritized this project, advocating for our team and ensuring that our work could continue seamlessly. Thank you, Angel.

Sukhpreet Kaur, Accounting Services
Sukhpreet's exceptional customer service skills were evident when I reached out to her about my son's student account. Her thorough and prompt responses, along with her commitment to follow up with any outstanding information, reflect her confidence and expertise in handling customer inquiries. Thank you, Sukhpreet, for your outstanding support. Your kindness, expertise, and efficiency are truly appreciated.

Joshua Webster, Human Resources
I’ll like to give a big shoutout to Joshua. Over the past two weeks, he has been incredibly helpful in guiding me through some tasks that were new to me. He's always ready to lend a hand whenever needed, and his support is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Joshua.

Provides Excellent Customer Service

Anna Andalon, Accounting Services
Anna has been helpful and courteous for years. I appreciate that she is always willing to take my questions without sighing or judgement. Thank you for being a great resource for us Anna.

Esmeralda Cruz, Human Resources
When I reached out to Esmeralda about an issue with student accounts, she responded promptly and directed me to the right person. Her kindness, respect, and swift responses are truly admirable and appreciated. Thank you, Esmeralda, for all that you do.

Ivan Reed, Technology Services
My Zoom phone was disconnecting from my headphone and ringing out to the room seemingly by random. Ivan patiently helped me to get this resolved so that I do not have to disturb my co-workers. Thank you for your help, Ivan. You are appreciated.

Lori Ann Walters, Child and Family Science
Lori Ann is always wonderful to work with. She is great at communicating and quick to respond. A testament to her great work ethic. Thank you, Lori Ann, for all you do.

Saved My Bacon

Angelica Miramontes, College of Social Sciences
I do not think there is a day that goes by where I do not give Angelica a call with a question of some kind. She is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and does whatever she can in her power to make sure you are doing ok. She saves my bacon, quite literally, on a daily basis. I am very grateful to her for all the support and help she provides to not just me, but the entire College of Social Sciences. Thank you, Angelica.