Tag: Office of Human Resources

Nalinee Patin, IRB Manager

“Nalinee goes above and beyond to help everyone with their research compliance needs. She is such a pleasure to work with, and I’m proud to call her my friend and colleague.” – Anonymous

Emilee Mayo, HR Service Manager

“A huge shout-out to our amazing HR Service Manager, Emilee, for her incredible dedication and efficiency! Her proactive approach and commitment to excellence keep our departments running smoothly and make a real difference every day.” – Anonymous

Toni Shaw, Executive Assistant to AVP for Enrollment Management

“Toni’s kindness, professionalism, and dedication stand out every day. Since my first day at Clemson, she has gone above and beyond to support those around her and ensure everything runs seamlessly. She truly embodies what it means to be an outstanding colleague.” – Teodor Giusca, Data Manager, Enrollment Management

Derek Antos, IT Consultant, Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

“Derek is an incredible Clemson employee and is always ready to help. He goes above and beyond the call of duty regularly and even he helped our Real Estate Club remotely at 7 p.m.!” – Elaine Worzala, Clinical Professor

Clemson Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Inspection Team (Alayna Vasilakis, Ashley Vaughan, Gus Elmore, Jimmy Lisenby, Kerrie Roach, and Michael Franks)

“The Nursery Program team took our mission of “Inspect to Protect” to a whole new level with more inspections, surveys, export certifications, and invasive species detections than ever before.” – Theodore Zee, Nursery Operations Coordinator, Department of Plant Industry

Aubrey Baldwin, Erica Riggins, and Sarah Clarke (Executive Director Student Experience Director, Engagement & Student Transitions Director, First Year Student Success CES Living-Learning Community, CECAS)

“A huge thank you to Aubrey, Erica, and Sarah who volunteered to lead a group of over 45 Honors students in exploring their strengths through the Clifton Strengths assessment in our first-year Honors seminar classes. They were knowledgeable, engaging, and our students appreciated the time to process their strengths!” – Anonymous

David “Dave” VanDeventer, University Facilities, Custodial Recycling Services Manager

“Thank you, Dave, for your quick and reliable support with an impromptu request from recycling services. You and your team ensured I had everything I needed, and you delivered within just a few hours of my request. I truly appreciate your responsiveness and dedication—thank you again!” – Derek Ekaitis, Staff and Faculty Relations Manager, Office of Human Resources

Chuck Adams, Benefits Navigator

“Chuck is always friendly, helpful, thorough, and understanding during open enrollment. He makes me feel cared for as an employee at Clemson.” – Anonymous

Nalinee Patin, IRB Manager

“Nalinee goes above and beyond to help everyone with their research compliance needs. She is such a pleasure to work with, and I’m proud to call her my friend and colleague.” – Anonymous

Julie Buhr, Customer Service Representative, Human Resources

“Julie, who works the receptionist desk at HR, is constantly fielding questions and helping people with what they need. And she always does so with patience, kindness, encouragement and a warm smile. She is a wonderful example of how to treat people and our Clemson spirit.” – Anonymous

Leslie Doss, Business Manager, Office of Corporate Partnerships

“I highly recommend Leslie Doss, who consistently goes above and beyond. Her dedication is unmatched—working long hours without hesitation, always bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every task. No matter how challenging the situation, she tackles it with a smile and a can-do spirit that uplifts the entire team. She is not only a hardworking professional but also a joy to work with.” – Denise Ciccarelli, Assistant Vice President, Office of Corporate Partnerships

Ted Zee, Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Program, Interim Nursery Information and Program Coordinator

“After an unexpected vacancy, Ted has stepped up to fill in many of the gaps while continuing his regular responsibilities. As the field supervisor and one of the seven district specialists himself, the team has over 750 nursery growers to inspect, exports to certify and plant pest surveys to conduct, to name a few; Ted has led the nursery team to continued success despite the vacancy.” – Kerrie Roach, Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Program – District Specialist

Anna Davis, Scheduling Coordinator, Records and Registration

“Anna’s responsiveness to the needs of both staff and students is truly remarkable, especially given the demanding nature of her role. Thank you Anna for all you do, you are deeply appreciated!”  – Anonymous

Monique Elmore, Senior Associate Director, Cooperative Education Program 

“Mo always goes above and beyond but she recently took on extra responsibilities to process an experimental learning grant. This was a major endeavor that required a lot of time and effort in addition to her regular job duties.” – Anonymous

Anna Cobranchi, Service Manager, Office of Human Resources

“Anna creates partnerships within her unit that is seamless and is genuine. I am thankful to have her as our HR Service Manager!” – Levi Roach, Outreach & Operations Manager, PEER & WISE

Ashley Sheridan Love, Services Director, Office of Human Resources

“Ashley is a connector between problems and solutions. She always finds a solution and is top notch. She is an asset to this University.” – Anonymous

Jacob Beach, Asian Longhorned Beetle Program Coordinator, Department of Plant Industry

“Jacob continually keeps the wheels moving on the fight against this invasive species in the Charleston area. Between new ideas, managing employees, and constantly managing the background items that are necessary to keep a regulatory program moving and safeguard the natural resources of South Carolina, Jacob truly does it all.” – Anonymous

Caroline Shreve, Clinical Lab Manager/Research Associate, Institute for Engaged Aging

“Caroline has been running the lab efficiently and with impressive ability since its creation. She is also an excellent teacher in lab-related matters and always helpful in general. She is a much appreciated team player and fun to work with. Thank you!” – Anonymous

Michelle Tuten, Clemson Online Accessibility Coordinator

“Michelle’s sharp eye and careful attention to detail have been instrumental in helping us publish a user guide for PDF accessibility that stands to make a real impact nationally. Her feedback motivated deep dives into the PDF specification, strengthening both the technical accuracy and user experience for this guide. Thank you, Michelle!” – Dan Lewis and Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility, CCIT Internal Operations

Tobie Griffin, Accounts Payable, CBSHS Brackett Hall

“Tobie goes above and beyond each and every day. She is a wealth of information and always available to answer questions regarding university protocols and procedures.” – Jill Watkins, Admin. Coordinator, Psychology Department

Eslie Aguilar, Research Lab Manager/Project Manager

“Although it is her first true job, Eslie is easily one of the most supportive and competent managers I have ever had in my career. She works hard at what she does and still manages to make everyone smile.” – Anonymous

Tisha Clark and Sue Harpel, Talent Partner (Tisha), Service Manager (Sue)

“Sue and Tisha are great resources in Human Resources. They answer every question with patience and details, are timely in their communication and have provided great support.” – Mary Erin Morrissey

Sara Plumb, Lead, Procurement & Payroll Support; CECAS Business Office

“I want to thank Sara for being so helpful and supportive over the last few months. She is a great leader, trainer, and positive force on the CECAS PPS Team!” – Anonymous

Cameryn Kirmss, Business Intelligence Analyst
“From MarCom to Advancement to Auxiliaries to Human Resources, Cameryn and her colleagues are making a big impact by providing new, exciting tools and analytics to many teams at Clemson University with an aim to improve planning and operations!” – Anonymous

Connie Robinson, Administrative Coordinator, Dean’s Office, College of Architecture, Art and Construction
“Connie was so kind and welcoming to a new employee in our College. She went out of her way to check in on the employee for the first few weeks.” – Anonymous

Robyn Williams, HR Service Manager 

“Robyn is always so helpful and timely with answering our HR questions and requests. She is a joy to work with, and I appreciate her work ethic.” – Candice Heatherly, Administrative Officer, CAFLS

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Katie Smithson, Director of Communications, HR and Payroll 

“The Digital Accessibility team is excited to shout out another talented advocate for document accessibility – Katie Smithson! Katie worked quickly and thoroughly to apply new knowledge about WCAG 2.1 standards to Clemson’s New Employee Handbook. Thank you, Katie, for advocating for accessibility and ensuring every new Clemson employee can access these helpful resources and information. I’m excited to continue working with you as you create documents from which all employees will benefit.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Wayne Orego, Web Developer for CAFLS, Marketing & Communications

“Wayne has worked on numerous projects for CAFLS Academic Affairs, including a complete overhaul of the CAFLS Advantage websites last summer and now an extensive project reviewing and updating all Academic Affairs webpages. Wayne’s attention to detail, patience, and promptness make him an excellent co-worker! I am so appreciative of all his work to help us.” – Lillian Essaf, Administrative Coordinator, CAFLS Academic Affairs

Nick Baldwin, Library Specialist, Clemson Libraries

“He is always willing to lend a helping hand and always learning. He has done a great job with getting more students involved with the Data Viz Lab in Cooper Library!” – Anonymous

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Susan Keck, Accountant/Fiscal Analyst II, Agricultural Sciences 

“Susan deserves a prize for the efforts she has made in implementing Concur in her department. She strives to serve with patience and excellent customer service while also following policy set out by the University.” – Anonymous

Kevin Burkett, Extension Associate. Assistant Director Ag Tax School, CPA, Sandhill Research & Education Center

“Kevin reached out to me for assistance with his plans for developing a series of documents and their need to meet the success criteria for digital accessibility. Kevin took the time to apply my detailed instructions over several email exchanges, resulting in his independence in creating digitally accessible documents. Kevin sets a great example of welcoming change to complete the work ahead of us—not only in digital accessibility compliance but also in embracing change in general. Thank you, Kevin, for your willingness to learn, making my job easy, and investing in making important Extension information available to everyone.” – Walker Massey, Document Accessibility Specialist

Brooke Sunshine, Sr. Manager, Human Resources Customer Service

“Brooke is a beloved member of the Office of Human Resources. Every single person who works with her absolutely adores her. I am the lucky person who gets to have her as my supervisor, and she is supportive, encouraging, helpful, and all the other positive adjectives describing what a good leader should be. She truly cares about her employees, and wants to see us thrive and grow. I am so grateful for our sweet Brooke and I hope she knows how appreciated she is!” – Julie Buhr, HR Customer Service Representative

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Dionne Holt, Assistant Director for Personnel Administration, Clemson Home

“Dionne is a superstar! She goes above and beyond to collaborate with and support others. Her impact is far-reaching and positive!” – Mary Erin Morrissey, Director of Inclusive Excellence Initiatives and Engagement, Finance and Operations

Levi Roach, Outreach and Operations Management, PEER & WISE

“Levi is a dedicated and passionate community builder. He is a strong advocate for others, and is persistent in creating positive spaces and opportunities for community growth. He is a great asset to the university.” – Anonymous

Emilee Mayo, HR Service Manager, Office of Human Resources

“For her hard work and dedication to the College of Business. Emily goes above and beyond to ensure that administrative functions and tasks are completed with accuracy and in a timely manner. She takes the time to teach other admins the proper way to complete many of the HR tasks and is an integral part of the COB team. She is consistently sought out for her expertise and should be recognized for going above and beyond to ensure that COB employees, faculty and staff, are taken care of.” – Eric Bamberg, HR Payroll Liaison, College of Business

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The Office of Human Resources

“Thanks to the Office of Human Resources for hosting two large events for employees during the month of May. Both the Employee Appreciation Luncheons and Employee Resource Fair were well attended and a lot of fun!! A lot of hard work took place to coordinate these large events. Thank you for hosting these events and bringing employees together!”  – Anonymous

Patricia Whitener, 4-H Youth Development Natural Resources

“Thank you for serving your colleagues as the CAFLS ambassador to the Clemson Well-being Council!” – Anonymous

Sarah Lusk, Fiscal Business Manager, Office Of Undergraduate Learning

“Sarah is always helpful to all and willing to take the time to explain something until you understand it. Every time her name comes up to our team, you hear, ‘Oh, Sarah is just great! I am so thankful for her.’ We appreciate her so much!” – Anonymous

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