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April - June
2008
Employee of the Quarter
Award Recipients
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Diane Butler |
Colleen Lindbeck |
The Department
of Human Resources would like to congratulate Diane Butler and Colleen Lindbeck on receiving this honor.
Diane Butler, IT Data Control Clerk Lead for the Office of the Registrar, has been named UMBC's Nonexempt Employee of the Quarter effective April 1 to June 30, 2008. Diane began her career at UMBC in 1989 as a contractual Office Assistant. She was hired as an Office Clerk II in 2000 and later promoted to her current position in 2005.
David Hollander, former Acting Registrar, nominated Diane for the award. Hollander, says, “Diane consistently manages an above average workload with dedication, grace and professionalism. Her rock-solid reliability has been the bedrock of the records operations for over ten years. She is dedicated and an invaluable resource by staff across campus for her detailed knowledge of student record processes and systems. She leads by example and frequently contributes to team efforts above and beyond expectations.”
Diane was presented her award at a surprise celebration on April 7, 2008. Many of the staff from Academic Services attended. Diane was surprised and excited to learn that she had been selected as the Employee of the Quarter. Everyone congratulated Diane and enjoyed a piece of cake.
Colleen Lindbeck, Assistant Director/Client Services Manager for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, has been named UMBC’s “Exempt Employee of the Quarter” effective April 1 thru June 30, 2008. Colleen began her career at UMBC in May 2004 working as a Financial Aid Counselor and in July of 2006, she was promoted to her current position.
Stephanie Johnson, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, says “Colleen has been part of the Office of Financial Aid for only three years, but in that time she managed to find her niche and make her mark on the office. She began as an entry level counselor and was soon promoted to Senior Counselor. Just last year she was again promoted to Client Services Manager and the unit is markedly improved under her leadership. Colleen is responsible for the management of the largest component of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, our Front Office Unit. She is directly responsible for the supervision of six staff members and the indirect supervision of the student work staff.”
“Her unit manages several programs, processes more than 3, 900 files and assists more than 13,000 students/families in person, on the phone and via email each year. In addition, Colleen personally manages the entire Federal Work Study Program for the University and oversees the administration of Veteran’s Affairs and DC Tuition Assistance Programs. She is often the first person in the office and the last to leave. She has transitioned from peer to supervisor with ease and confidence and is an excellent role model for the staff of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships”, says Johnson.
Colleen was presented her award on April 11, 2008 at a surprise meeting attended by staff of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. As a special surprise and keepsake, the staff made a giant Employee of the Quarter $500 check to present to Colleen.
Each recipient
will receive a check for $500, a personalized parking space, one day
of administrative leave, a certificate, his/her name on the Employee
of the Quarter plaque and an invitation to the annual Service Award
Ceremony for all the recipients.
Human Resources offers special thanks to everyone that nominated an employee for the award. Previous nominations received will be eligible for consideration for one year from the date received. The next Employee of the Quarter recipients will be selected in July.
Learn how to nominate an employee that you feel is deserving of this award for the next quarter.