BCS

Brittany Coleman

CES

Monique Davis

Fanny Gonzalez

Stephanie Rebolledo

ROS

Rocky Boyer

ADO

Ibrahim Shafi

BCS

Cheryl Walker

1 YEAR

Stephen Barnaba

Michael Henry

Vish Shukla

5 YEARS

Tiffany Miles

Patrick Piper

10 YEARS

April Lopez

15 YEARS

Jose Garcia

E Rector

Rockette Simpson

20+ YEARS

Sara Pena (21 yrs)

Margaret Nguyen (24 yrs)

Karen Henderson (25 yrs)

Nam Nguyen (27 yrs)

Kim Shell (31 yrs)

Howard Bryant (33 yrs)

1. Be Realistic: Easiest way to fall short of

your goal is to make it unattainable.

2. Plan Ahead: Don’t make your resolution

on NYE, get started earlier.

3. Outline your Plan: Establish how you

will fight against the temptation.

4. Make a “Pros” and “Cons” List: This will

help you keep focused on your goal.

5. Talk about it: Tell people about it and

you will receive support.

6. Reward Yourself: Don’t get carried away

by treating yourself to an entire box of

chocolates, but treat yourself.

7. Track your Progress: Short term goals

are easier to achieve. Write down your

progress to keep you motivated.

8. Don’t beat yourself up: We all fall down,

just be sure to get back up and brush

yourself off.

9. Stick to it: It takes about 21 days to

make something a habit and 6 months

for it to become your personality...be

patient!

10. Keep Trying: Take a breath and remem-

ber why you started in the first place.

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This is a new section that we are using to focus on different employees every month. We

all work together but do we really know what each other does? This is your chance to

learn!

Tell me a little about yourself and your work history. I have roughly ten years of professional experience in an administrative capacity. I have worked as a customer service representative, work force manager, supervisor and now a Section Chief over the Commercial and Residential Connects section. Currently, I oversee the daily operation and personnel for the Commercial/Residential connect group.

Tell me about a typical day at the office, what is your role at UCS. My role involves extensive management responsibly and staying organized is not an option. I start each day planning and organizing work demands for our group. Communicating with my team is a must to organize and prioritize tasks. I dedicate time, supporting and monitor staff performance. But as always, a portion of my day goes to handling escalated cases and trouble- shooting unusual issues. On top of these responsibilities, there are always planned activities such as staff meetings and coaching sessions.

What would people never guess you do in your role? I spend time reviewing and analyzing Texas property and Real Estate laws and/or speaking with the City Legal Department. It’s not unusual to request clarification on a Deed or Commercial application.

What do you like most about your position? The fulfilling emotion of being able to lead people. Having the opportunity to develop and empower employees to meet and exceed customer expectations and achieve the organizational objectives with the available resources.

What is your favorite part about working with UCS/City of Houston? That there is never a dull moment, I learn something new every day

What do you find most challenging at UCS? We are so busy all the time and sometimes I forget or miss opportunities to connect with people at personal level.

Before working here, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had. When I was younger I worked for a college newspaper as a field journalist. It was a fast pace and entertaining experience.

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HEALTH INFO—PICK YOUR PATH

You only have until January 31, 2016 to complete Option A: Preventive Care Activities. Schedule a visit with your doc-tor today and/or attend a medication adherence seminar to earn your 100% in Option A: Preventive Care. Preventive care options include:

Annual physical exam

Annual OB/GYN exam

Cervical cancer screening

Mammogram

Colon cancer screening

Flu shot

Attend a Medication Adherence seminar

Get an annual dental OR vision exam

Read more about Options B, C and D

Dear City employees, Sadly, our time together is nearing an end. I didn’t want to leave without letting you know how lucky I feel to have had the opportunity to work side-by-side with you. I set five priorities for my administration: public safety, infrastructure, Jobs and sustainable development, fiscal responsibility, quality of life. There is not a single problem or issue related to these five priorities that has come before us that isn’t better now than it was six years ago. Whether it was holding the line on crime and spending, rebuilding our infrastructure and adding thousands of jobs or bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to food deserts, improving city employee health and restoring our parks, we have truly done great things together. Personally, I am proudest of our work to end chronic homelessness, make Houston more sustainable, shore up wa-ter and sewer department finances, implement Rebuild Houston and make Bayou Greenways a reality. Public Service is a calling. Because we work for this wonderful, amazing city, we need to bring our “A” game every day. By and large, city employ-ees provide exemplary service day after day after day. Although this often goes unnoticed by the public, I want you to know that I recognize how hard you have worked over the last six years. I’ve tried to demonstrate appreci-ation for this hard work through pay raises, investment in leadership train-ing and by encouraging an overall positive work environment. I love this city and want it to be the best place in which to live, work and raise a family. As I prepare to hand over the reins to my successor, I am satisfied that with your help we’ve been able to do all that we can to meet that goal. The city is truly in a good place for the future. Of course, the New Year and the new ad-ministration will bring new challenges. I know you will tackle them with the same dedication and support you have exhibited during my tenure. I could not have done it without you! With much appreciation for a job well done, Mayor Annise D. Parker

A r v a B r o w n , T h e r e s a E d w a r d s , E f f i e G r e e n , L y n e t t e H o w e , E r i k a H u e r t a , L i n d J a c o b s , M i r a n d a L a n d r u m , R o n a l d R a n d l e , R o d n i k a W i g g i n s