Esmeralda
Valdez
Executive Director
of Auxiliary Services
How long have you been working at UH? 17
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
I oversee various Auxiliary services within
the division. That includes food services,
bookstore, beverages, vending, and copy centers.
I also handle retail lease space for tenants.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? The culture of the university. |
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Cora Day
Auxiliary Services Manager
How long have you been working at UH? 12
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
I am a Contract Compliance/Contract Development
Officer – I work within the Department of
Business Services under Esmeralda Valdez
(Contract Administrator) and also within the
Division of University Services for UH System
Contracts. I evaluate contract performance, make
recommendations to the administration and enact
their decisions which may include RFP and
Contract Negotiation processes. I also assist
them with matters from the Office of General
Counsel relevant to contracts and provide
strategic planning support through research and
development that can include implementation of
new revenue sources for the division.
Additionally, I serve as Project Manager on
Contract Implementation matters as needed.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? The students – everything we do is
for them, and we have great students here – I
should know – I’m a Cougar Aunt! |
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Diane Lyons- Sylvester
Financial Coordinator
How long have you been working at UH? 12
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
Handling financial engagements and business
services for the department.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? I like the campus
atmosphere and being on campus. |
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Amelia Villalon
Administrative Coordinator
How long have you been working at UH? 9
years and 4 months
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
Contracts and human resources and
anything and everything above and beyond my
duties. I used to do finance but not anymore.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? The students. |
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Rosie Guajardo
Auxiliary Customer Service Supervisor
How long have you been working at UH? 5
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
Customer service for University
Services.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? The environment. |
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Janicee Mack
Auxiliary Customer Service Representative
How long have you been working at UH?
Since August 2007
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
Customer service. Questions, concerns,
comments, and routing calls.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? The benefits and the opportunity
to advance. There is room for growth and an
opportunity to learn about yourself. You get to
find what better suits you. |
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Jonas Chin
Programs Coordinator for Auxiliary Services
How long have you been working at UH?
Started Monday, June 15
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
I communicate the new vision of
University Services. This includes parking,
sustainability, and dining to all areas meaning
faculty, staff, and students. I streamline
information to people and get them involved in
the decision making process.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? 1. It’s an opportunity to give
back to university that I graduated from that
has also given not just me, but my family and
opportunity to get a good education. 2. I get the
chance to work in the field that I studied which
is Communications. 3. It’s a challenge. It
allows me to be creative and work with nice
people at the best school. |
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Loraine Crutchfield
Marketing Coordinator
How long have you been working at UH? 18
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
Graphic design and marketing for the
department.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? The students. |
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Sally Zunker
Office Coordinator
How long have you been working at UH? 21
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
It’s secretarial work with a new
title.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? Working in the office of Business
Services. This is a terrific department to be
in. |
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Jean Valyan
Financial Coordinator
How long have you been working at UH? 40
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
Responsible for coordinating and
reconciling UH Foundation Accounts for
the President’s Office. Responsible for
handling Business Services deposits and
as back-up for Auxiliary Services
deposits. Serve as Treasurer of Staff
Council. I serve on the following
university committees as a
representative of Staff Council:
Chair, Sexual Harassment Board
Chair, Title IX Grievance Committee
Chief Judge, Faculty/Staff Traffic Court
UHDPS, Safety and Security Committee
Transportation and Parking Advisory
Committee (TPAC)
Executive Board of Staff Council
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? Flexibility in being able
to serve on the various committees for
the rights of staff has not been a
problem. The pay is not always good but
staff do take pride in their jobs and
being able to help the students. |
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Amy Iverson
Web Developer
How long have you been working at UH? 4
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
Design/maintain all Administration and
Finance and University Services web sites.
Create Administration and Finance Focus.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? I love all the different projects I
get to work on. |
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Maria Honey
Marketing
Manager
How long have you been working at UH? 10
years
What is the scope of what you do on campus?
My role is a combination of
communications, marketing, event planning and
community outreach. I am involved in writing
press releases, creating promotional materials,
coordinating special events and activities,
developing surveys and making presentations to
students, faculty, and staff. Much of what I do,
I had to learn by just diving in and doing it.
My background is in graphic production and
printing so I feel very comfortable creating
material like flyers, posters, brochures, and
advertising. But with the writing, event
planning, and surveys, I just had to close my
eyes, jump in, and make it happen. I think
things have turned out well though. I’ve been
fortunate to be part of many successful
university programs and that makes me proud to
be working at my alma mater. This department has
not failed in keeping my job fresh and exciting.
What is the best thing about being a UH
employee? Honestly it is the environment. It
is wonderful to work in a place that is always
wanting to improve the quality of service to our
customer, the students. The students are the
reason why I come to work every day. I think we
are an exceptional school that is typically
underrated. It is our job as employees to change
that perception. Go Coogs! |
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