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Ronda Franklin is the September Employee of the Month

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Ronda Franklin has been an integral part of 亚洲AV鈥檚 department of since July 2019. Her hard work and flexibility during COVID stand as particular testament to her work as an administrative specialist. For her unfailing commitment, strong work ethic, and the positivity she brings to the office, Franklin has been recognized as September Employee of the Month.听

Ronda Franklin and Gregory Washington smile for the camera and hold Ronda's certificate of recognition
September Employee of the Month Ronda Franklin and President Gregory Washington. Photo by Cristian Torres/Office of University Branding

According to Douglass O鈥橬eill, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assistant director for occupational health and safety, the core Mason value that Franklin most embodies is: we thrive together. 鈥淩onda has a positive impact on the EHS Office. She is a friendly presence, and one could say infectiously positive,鈥 he said. 鈥淩onda has taken on new roles, be they temporary or permanent, without complaint. Ronda makes you want to be a better employee.鈥澨

鈥淩onda is the heart of the office and [a] true pleasure to work with鈥 Ronda鈥檚 commitment and strong work ethic are evident as she executes all tasks with efficiency, accuracy, and thoughtfulness,鈥 said Amy Springfloat, SEERM finance and administration manager. 鈥淚 am consistently impressed with her ability to prioritize and complete projects, all the while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.鈥澨

鈥淩onda is a wonderful employee and a great example to her co-workers,鈥 said Gregory Black, director of emergency management and fire safety. 鈥淗er strong work ethic, attention to details, communication and thoroughness allows SEERM to run well and provide a high level of services to our customers.鈥澨

Many of Franklin鈥檚 colleagues wrote about the value of her role in the university鈥檚 COVID response.听听

鈥淩onda鈥檚 support during the COVID response was truly extraordinary,鈥 said Springfloat. 鈥淪he was asked to take on new and additional responsibilities, often with no advance notice or previous experience. She quickly adapted and managed all of these challenges with the same competency as her more routine tasks鈥 Ronda worked tirelessly to meet the team鈥檚 needs and find creative solutions.鈥澨

One of the things Franklin was tasked with was ordering and tracking COVID supplies for the university.听 鈥淩onda not only understood what her task was, but also sought to discover how her role fit into the larger COVID response,鈥 Black said. 鈥淏y doing that, she was able to anticipate issues and additional ways that she was able to help the team. Her awareness and willingness to help was a key factor in making the COVID response a success.鈥澨

鈥淥ur office would not be able to function without Ronda, and more importantly, the positive office culture we enjoy among our team would suffer in her absence,鈥 said David Farris, executive director of Safety and Emergency Management. 鈥淩onda embodies and exemplifies the spirit and dedication that makes all of us successful, and she, among other dedicated staff, is most deserving of this award and recognition.鈥

How did you come to Mason:听听

I enjoy being in an intellectual environment, and I wanted to work in academia, specifically administration. I applied for a position in the SEERM department and was extremely excited when I was selected.听

Best day on the job:听

For me, the best day on the job is every day. I am very proud to be part of such a great team. I enjoy working with my colleagues, helping others, being productive and proactive in my work, handling challenging tasks, and getting the job done. This gives me a daily dose of satisfaction and pride.听

What do you like best about working at Mason:听听听

I love the diverse faculty, staff, and students here at Mason. I enjoy meeting and talking with people, learning about other cultures, and sharing mine as well. And the energy and pride here at Mason is amazing!听

What do you like to do when you鈥檙e not working:听听

I enjoy spending time with my family and playing with our cat, Cinder. I also enjoy singing and listening to music, going on art walks, reading and collecting books, and self-studying foreign languages鈥擨鈥檓 currently learning French, Korean, and Hindi.听