UP Update!

 

Time for an update on my new position at the University of Portland!

 

I was a bit nervous, as I left such a loving work environment at the Camas School District. The honest truth is I went from one family to another! 

 

First day selfie!

There are approximately 100 employees in the Physical Plant department that I work in. Everyone has been very friendly and patient while I learn the ropes & the culture.  My two favorite people in the PP department are Sandy & Fay. Wonderful, patient and just all around lovely ladies! I am so grateful that they are the ones training me.

Fay even brought in Thai iced teas for everyone!
 

So far, so good! I am happy that the transition from Camas has been a positive one.☺

Go Pilots!

Say what?! Me, endorse another university besides WAZZU?

It's hard to believe, I know. But...after months of searching and lots of prayer....I have accepted a position at the University of Portland!

I am sad to have to leave my job at the Camas School District, but really need full time employment. I will miss my wonderful ELL team & the sweet students, my lovely coworkers, not to mention the most amazing supervisor I have ever had (shout out to you, Dana!).

I always say, "You will never catch me wearing purple!" Well, I'm eating those words. At least it's for UP and not U of W! Don't worry friends...I bleed crimson!  GO COUGS!!!

Hired!

I've been on the hunt for a full time job for the last year & a half. I have applied for probably 150-200 jobs and have had two interviews. While I love my ELL team & the students, it's just part time. With Matty going off to college soon (& some recent home emergencies), I need to help out in the $ department.  My friend Karen, who is an HR professional, took a look at my resume and called it 'very 90's.' Whoa! Karen spent two hours helping me edit my resume, giving it a more modern look. ☺


The same morning, I met with Karen, I prayed, "God, I have applied to every place I can think of in Clark County...please put an idea in my head or let a job fall into my lap."   Then this happened: my friend and former ELL coworker, Donna called. She is a licensed broker for John L. Scott and was looking for a part time assistant. Could I help her? Yes! Thank you, God!

While I am still looking for full time employment, Donna's call was a God send! Not only am I learning something new (real estate lingo), but we are two friends helping each other out. Thanks Donna!!!

By the way, if you are in the need of a realtor, Donna is the girl to call! I've only been on the job with her a short time, but have known her for 11 years. She is amazing!

First day on the  new job!