If you’ve ever reached out for help with travel, expense reports, or reimbursements, there’s a good chance you’ve interacted with Isabel Valdez, Accountant I from the Accounts Payable and Travel Office.
Since October 2013, her determination and customer-first attitude (not to mention her expertise with the Concur Travel platform) has helped make traveling a smooth process for all Faculty and Staff.
Check out our Q&A below to learn more about “The Travel Guru”, Isabel Valdez!
Q: What do you enjoy most about your position/role?
“I enjoy connecting with our admins and support staff. A lot of them are new and have no guidance on where to begin so helping them understand how to process things makes it less daunting and that is very rewarding.”
Q: How would your colleagues describe you? What are you most known for in your office?
” I’ve actually asked them and these are some of the responses I usually get: ‘very knowledgeable’, ‘patient with our customers’, ‘travel guru’. I’m also known for being hard-working, silly, someone who enjoys learning and being a resource for my colleagues.”
Q: What’s your favorite hobby or activity outside of the workplace?
“I enjoy traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends.”
Q: What’s one thing you wish everyone knew about being an employee at TXST?
“We’re all working together to accomplish the same goal! And keeping that in perspective makes it easier to navigate the difficult moments.”
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