Martha Ruiz Named Employee of the Month of December 2018

Carmen Avalos, Martha, and Dr. Jose FierroThe Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Martha Ruiz as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month Award for December 2018.

Martha began her career at Cerritos College in 2008 as short term temporary employee in Community Education, and was hired as a full-time classified employee in 2013.

Martha is dedicated to the department and to the employees who work in Community Education. She trains all new registration clerks on how to work with customers and how to get our students registered in our system. She is like their "work mother" in that they all come to her for advice, tips, etc. The adult hourly staff that works in the office year-round rely on her, and she is their role model on how to conduct themselves in the office and with customers. She asked for additional duties a few years back, and she began assisting with the Intensive English Program as a liaison with the prospective students and took on a role of assisting in advertising efforts for the department.

"Martha, your dedication, commitment, and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the students and staff are exceptional. The administration, staff, and students appreciate your personal attributes and outstanding efforts. We are proud that you are a Cerritos College employee and we commend you for your outstanding service and dedication," said Dr. Jose Fierro, as he presented the award to Martha.

Thank you for a job well done!