January
Judi Jones, administrative assistant
for the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT)
Award criteria: Jones has been with CACT for five years,
where her work has included interacting with business clients, administering
an Employment Training Panel Contract, maintaining the CACT Web site
and keeping the office running smoothly through efficient practices.
Many of her duties are a result of her initiative to develop special
projects. “Judi goes the extra mile to assure that each client
project is successful,” her nominator said. “Her customer
service skills are excellent, making her contacts feel comfortable and
that their needs are met. Judi is a critical team member and a valuable
asset to both the CACT program and De Anza College.”
Specifics: “I am honored to be receiving the award,”
Jones said. “And I’m very grateful to everyone I work with.”
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February
Ivan Roderiques, dish room assistant
for Food Service
Award criteria: “Ivan has never missed a day in the
seven years he has worked as a dishwasher in Food Services. He is a
very hard worker who is always polite and helpful to his co-workers,”
his nominator said.
Specifics: “The way I work is to show up every day,
ready and on time,” Roderiques said. “I also have a perfect
attendance record going for me, which I believe has a lot to do with
getting this award. I also like working with my fellow workers. Getting
along with people is very, very important.”
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March
Walter Alvarado, press operator for
Printing Services
Award criteria: In the nearly six years Alvarado has
been working at Printing Services, he has kept the facility orderly
and well maintained in a cheerful, fast and helpful manner. Printing
and copying are things faculty need frequently. Alvarado’s
first-rate technical knowledge keeps those services running smoothly,
which assists faculty in maintaining their high quality of instruction.
“Walter makes it work,” his nominator said.
Specifics: “The biggest challenge I thought I’d
have here at De Anza was getting to know the names of all the
people I’d be working with,” Alvarado said. “But
time has passed, and I know almost 95% of the people I work with
across the campus on a first-name basis. It’s been a pleasure
getting to that point, and it makes me feel that I work among
friends. Being rewarded for something you like to do is great.” |
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