Tag: Office of Human Resources

Levi Roach, Outreach and Operations Manager

“Levi is a consistently positive and dedicated member of our team. He oversees the Fluor Study Hall and Tutoring Center, providing academic support to all undergraduate students in the college. He also leads community outreach efforts that bring K–12 students to campus, exposing them to STEM disciplines and Clemson University. While managing a full-time role, Levi recently completed his master’s degree and actively serves in Staff Senate. His leadership, commitment to student success, and service to the university make him highly deserving of this nomination.” – Serita Acker, Executive Director

Brittany Sanders-Bell, Assistant Director of Next Engineers Greenville

“Brittany Sanders-Bell is a true standout and an invaluable leader on our team, deserving of this shout-out. She plays a key role in supporting a $5 million grant awarded to PEER & WISE to strengthen the engineering pipeline. Brittany helps oversee outreach to middle and high school students and the community, as well as an exceptional academy program that has successfully recruited many students to Clemson University with scholarships. Her leadership, dedication, and impact make her highly deserving this shout-out.” – Serita Acker, Executive Director

Department of Residential Living

“Thank you for showing up in such a big way during the recent inclement weather and supporting Housing Operations and the Area Desk. Your flexibility and willingness to jump in wherever needed made a real difference for staff and our students. Because of your teamwork, our operations continued to run smoothly and residential students were supported – which is what your department does best! We are so grateful for your partnership and behind-the-scenes hard work—ResLiving truly came through, and we couldn’t have done it without you!” – Brianna Lombardozzi, Director, Housing Operations

Leah Qualkinbush, Human Resources Service Manager

“We appreciate Leah so very much for her ongoing assistance! Whether it is a quick administrative need or a longer-term thought process or research project, she is a great partner in our work to support both staff and students!” – Kathy Bush Hobgood, Associate Vice President, Student Affairs

Daja Daniels, Recruitment and Career Specialist

“Shout-out to Daja Daniels for always going above and beyond in every area. She does a wonderful job and organizing open houses for the college, advising her student ambassadors, and ensuring every prospective student visit is coupled with an advisor or faculty member of the major. She also does an exemplary job in her position of Building Security Coordinator. Daja spreads joy and laughter everywhere she goes.” – Anonymous

Emily Goodyear, Administrative Coordinator to the Dean, College of Arts and Humanities

“Thank you for all of the help with room reservations! You are awesome!” – Stacey Marcus, Program Manager, Student Success Initiatives

Lisa Traynham, Student Services Coordinator, Division of Undergraduate Learning

“Lisa’s empathetic, professional support of students needing to withdraw from Clemson University for a variety of sensitive reasons goes beyond managing a process. She connects with students, directs them to support, and follows up multiple times to make sure their needs are met.” – Anonymous

Maggie Guerra Ayala, Operations Manager, Brook T. Smith Launchpad

“Maggie’s professionalism is impeccable and on top of that, her smile and positive energy is contagious to her colleagues and the interns that work with her. She brightens every space she enters and seeks to make constant improvements for everything we do.” – Kimberly Stokes Morgan

Emilee Mayo, HR Service Manager, Human Resources

“Emilee has been invaluable as I have navigated a job transition. I appreciate the way she has gone above and beyond to answer questions, work with other campus partners, and advocate for resources needed.” – Anonymous

Dr. Emily Waggoner, PREC Farm Staff and Veterinarians

“It ain’t always easy working outdoors in the cold, mud, and everything in between, but the PREC farm staff and veterinarian Dr. Waggoner do it every single day! They care for the CU research farm animals and plants 24/7 around the clock, even through the holidays and that shows their dedication to all the cattle, sheep, poultry, horses, trees, plants, etc, who are depending on them. Not everyone is cut out for the gritty work, but the animals and I appreciate every ounce of care and effort that they put in. Thank you for showing up, no matter what!” – Anonymous

Ashley Romero, Office Manager, Honors College

“Ashley’s organization and attention to detail are some of her best qualities, and both make the Honors College’s staff’s jobs so much easier. Shout-out for handling all of my crazy calendar requests and changes this fall!” – Caleb Rogers, Director of Honors Admissions, Honors College 

Norma DeLuna, Assistant Director of the Visitors Center; Visits, Events and Orientation 

“Norma is always such a great campus partner and I value her so much! Even with all the major changes her team has had to navigate this year, she continues to show up and provide an extremely valuable partnership that helps us better serve students.” – Anonymous

HR Document Editors and Authors

“I’m offering an enthusiastic shout-out to this tenacious group of document authors in the Office of Human Resources. Kudos to the following individuals for learning and applying digital accessibility best practices to the resources that support every Clemson University employee: Anna Cobranchi, Latoya Daniels, Sharon Frye, Lisa Holland, Jennifer Lannom, Katie Papakostas, Leah Qualkinbush, Jennifer Ray, Katie Smithson, Kristy Snider, Sydney Waugh and Robyn Williams.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

Academic Success Center Staff

“Shout out to the Academic Success Center staff: Brittany Goodson, Amber Eckersley and Joe Wilson. Thanks for hosting me for a conversation on document accessibility. Your investment in learning to provide accessible files to students is just another step toward students strengthening skills, building confidence and resourcefulness and learning how to learn. Thank you for prioritizing digital accessibility in the learning resources you provide to Clemson students.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

Ladell Watson, Coordinator for Advising and Coaching, Fraternity and Sorority Life

“A big shout out to Ladell Watson, the NPHC Exec Board, and the NPHC organizations at Clemson for a successful Fall Fest Step Show as part of Homecoming. It was a great show and students, families, and alumni had an amazing time.” – Trish Robinson, Interim Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Tara Wood and Nick Richbell, Instruction and Outreach Archivist (Tara), Head of Special Collections and Archives (Nick)

“The University Libraries recently hosted a Special Collections and Archives – Behind the Scenes Tour, offering the opportunity to view a diverse collection of historical objects and documents from Clemson University’s history. Tara and Nick guided our small group through the exhibit, showcasing their extensive knowledge of Clemson University and its artifacts. We left with new information and found the tour to be very engaging and fun. Thank you, Tara and Nick!” – Morgan Pew, HR Service Manager 

Sarah Edison, Associate Director, Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

“Sarah’s commitment to the Brooks Center and staff is evident by her strong work ethic and compassion for others. She is always the first to offer help when needed.” – 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

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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