Rock Stars of the Month
Mike Bueti June 2010
Department: Personal Training
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Mike Bueti as June's Rock Star of the Month. Mike is one of the hardest working and friendly employees at Rec Sports. If Mike is not at his client's side, helping them reach their max potential, he is out making people smile on the fitness floor. If you need a helping hand, Mike is your man. He is always there to help the department in any way he can and it is always done with a smile. The other personal trainers look to Mike for advice, assistance, and a good laugh. He is a true leader of the team. Mike is also amazing with his clients and is a highly sought out personal trainer!
When you see Mike around the SRFC, congratulate him on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Mike, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Jasmine Zephyer May 2010
Department: Group Exercise
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Jasmine Zephyer as May's Rock Star of the Month. She brings an incredible amount of spirit to the Rec Sports Team. Jasmine is recognized for her friendly and warm personality that is shared with all that she comes into contact with. Jasmine is the Rec Sports spokesperson. No matter where you find her, she is talking about and pumping up Rec Sports programs. Take one of Jasmine's dance classes, like Hip Hop X, and you are guarateed to have the most amazing time. She has such a passion and gift for teaching that you can't help but learn and have fun!
When you see Jasmine around the SRFC, congratulate him on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Jasmine, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Paul Dudley April 2010
Department: Intramurals
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Paul Dudley as April's Rock Star of the Month. Paul has always been the first to learn new rules, also implement our new online registration software, and he has always helped everyone around him. He engages all areas of our programs such as CSM, Outdoors, Aquatics, Membership Services, Operations, and the Climbing Wall. This has fostered good working relationships and helped bridge our staff. He has a great work ethic and has a smile that lights up the room. He is a school DJ and announces commercials for Recreational Sports. He stays late and even tries to work from home. His Intramural leagues are the most popular and most attended. His nick name is Mr. CSUSB because he won the CSUSB pageant. Paul puts in the hard the work and the results are undeniable. It is with great pride and admiration on an award well deserved to Paul Dudley, Mr. CSUSB.
When you see Paul around the SRFC, congratulate him on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Paul,we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Wayne Calzada February 2010
Department: Customer Service Manager
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Wayne Calzada as February's Rock Star of the Month. He has been such an asset to the Rec Sports team. His co-workers say that on the "ladder of legitness", Wayne has achieved Sensei status. He is known for his cool, calm, and collected attitude. No matter the situation, Wayne knows just what to do and always does it with a smile. He has often approached management with ways to improve efficiency and communication in the Rec Center. Not only is he a great staff member, but he is an active participant in our programs. He truly loves being part of the Rec Center community and we love having him.
When you see Wayne around the SRFC, congratulate him on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Wayne, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Matt Shaw January 2010
Department: Operations
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Matt Shaw as the January Rock Star of the Month. Matt is the first person to help and the last person to leave. He always thinks of others first. He is humble and modest. It is his most valuable strength. Matt never brings attention to himself while at work and his business as usual approach is always applied regardless of how busy the day might be. He treats all staff and members with respect. He has a level headed attitude and is always a pleasure to work with.
When you see Matt around the SRFC, congratulate him on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Matt, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Melissa Bernstein December 2009
Department: Customer Service Manager
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Melissa Bernstein as the December Rock Star of the Month. She has been a great member of the Rec Sports team. Melissa is a hard working student and an excellent employee who is willing to give 100% time and time again. She has been with the department for just over 3 years and has been a great constant for the members and the staff. It is very important to Melissa that all who visit the Rec Center have a positive experience and always want to return. Melissa is always willing to lend a hand when needed and goes the extra mile without being asked. We truly appreciate this dedication to the success of the Rec Center.
When you see Melissa around the SRFC, congratulate her on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Melissa, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Todd Karsemeyer November 2009
Department: Office
Todd is a graphic design student assistant at Recreational Sports. He produces amazing flyers along with other amazing graphic designs. You could call him an artist, as many others do. Other CSUSB Departments frequently ask for his services. Todd provides amazing customer service and is always patient, which isn’t always easy with graphic neophytes. Todd consistently deals with opinions changing, and does so with ease. Finally, he is proactive in improving the look of Recreational Sports. He is an excellent role model and ROCK STAR!
Josh Brannen October 2009
Department: Intramurals
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Josh Brannen as the October Rock Star of the Month. Josh has tirelessly helped out all program areas he works late, weekends, and early mornings. Under his direction intramurals has weekend programs, first time in its history. He is a role model for staff. He also helped develop and implement E-Z facility and scheduler, current project has stats for all games to be included on our site. He has also helped with RHA housing leagues which have impacted our program with huge numbers of participation, also first in our history work actively with, student union program board, ASI, and kinesiology. Our program also has very good staff and it shows customer service is also at an all time high.
Please join us in congratulating Josh on making Recreational Sports a place “Where Every Shape Fits.” Josh we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Andi Okoh September 2009
Department: Membership
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Andi Okoh as the September Rock Star of the Month. Andi has been an amazing leader to Membership Services staff. She is a role model to other student employees and is truly dedicated to the success of the Rec Center. More over, she played a tremendous role this summer with the SOAR program and with coordinating our role in this huge orientation program for incoming freshman. She helped make sure that the incoming students' information was in the membership system in order to have easier access to the Student Rec Center. During her time with Rec Sports, she has become a membership software guru and assisted in the conversion for students who were using random pin codes to using student id numbers to access the facility. This has made it much easier for student members to remember their access codes, since it is now the same as their student ids. Great job Andi - I know the students thank you as well.
When you see Andi around the SRFC, congratulate her on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Andi, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Philip DeMoss August 2009
Department: Customer Service Manager
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Philip DeMoss as the August Rock Star of the Month. Philip has been with Rec Sports since Fall of 2006 and since then has developed into a great example of what a Rec Sports employee should be. He is currently the Customer Service Manager Supervisor and has helped develop this new program area from scratch. He assisted in the creation of Rec Connections, our employee orientation program. He is a pleasure to work with and is always willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. He has the best interests of his staff and the members at heart with each decision and interaction.
When you see Philip around the SRFC, congratulate him on making Recreational Sports a place "Where Every Shape Fits." Philip. we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Kari Brandt June 2009
Department: Aquatics Outdoors
In addition to being a super Aquatics supervisor, Kari Brandt's contributions to the CSUSB Outdoors program is greatly appreciated. When she is on a trip as a leader our participants are in good hands. Her positive attitude shows whether it's by wearing an "outfit" to events or attending and participating in staff appreciation events (just ask to see all her participation ribbons!). Kari is a role model for other staff. Keep up the good work and thanks for being part of our team!"
When you see Kari around the SRFC congratulate her on making Recreational Sports a place “Where Every Shape Fits.”
Kari, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Karen Portillo May 2009
Department: Office Outdoors
Karen keeps us looking good…digitally. She designs and maintains our incredible website, all while making sure it complies with ADA standards. These standards ensure that anyone can read our site, and in doing so, limits features that can be seen on other sites. However, Karen is creative and talented and has taken many of our challenges and made them work. In addition, she helps all areas with their needs. Karen has helped us become world-wide! When you see Karen, let her know she ROCKS!
Sabrina Vaughn April 2009
Department: Customer Service Manager
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Sabrina Vaughn as April's Rock Star of the Month. Sabrina was nominated by her peers from various programs areas within Recreational Sports. She has demonstrated time and time again dedication, passion and care for her position as a Customer Service Manager. She is a prime example for others and demonstrates an attitude of commitment. Her goal is to help make the experience for both members and staff as enjoyable and positive as possible. She always goes above and beyond. She truly enjoys working with our members and all employees in the department, while striving to be the best example she can be. When you see Sabrina around the SRFC congratulate her on making Recreational Sports a place “Where Every Shape Fits.”
Sabrina, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
Cristina Fuentes March 2009
Department: Operations
CSUSB Recreational Sports is proud to announce Cristina Fuentes as the March Rock Star of the Month. Cristina was nominated by her peers who recognized her dedication to the members of the Student Recreation and Fitness Center (SRFC). Cristina always gives 150% while she is performing her duties, which is great for us because it feels like there is more than one of her. Cristina is a great team player and her peers love working with her. Our participants love her smile and her welcoming personality. Cristina is role model for other student staff and she takes initiative to improve the SRFC, especially when it comes to the member experience. When you see Cristina around the SRFC congratulate her on making Recreational Sports a place “Where Every Shape Fits.”
Cristina, we are proud of you! Keep up the good work.
