Jamie Tricinella
As a Payroll Technician at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), Jamie Tricinella says that her career path at the University has been a lesson in adaptability and personal resilience.
Celebrating her 3-year anniversary this month, Jamie began working at CSUSB in April 2015 for the department of Environmental Health & Safety, transitioned to the department of English as an Administrative Support Coordinator, and then made her way to Payroll Services as a Payroll Technician.
Prior to coming to CSUSB, Jamie worked in the private sector for 10 years where she gained exposure to Human Resources and Payroll Services. Her ability to navigate through CSUSB’s many departments upon entry into the University and ultimately make her way to the department of her expertise demonstrates her resiliency and ability to persevere.
“There is something rewarding in being able to work in different departments across campus which helps you see the bigger picture," says Jamie.
Part of seeing this bigger picture is understanding how Jamie sees her role advancing the University’s vision of transforming lives.
“Optimism has a lot to do with how I want to contribute to CSUSB,” says Jamie, “I try to be a positive person and recognize those qualities in others. You build close working relationships with people where everyone wants to know how they can help you move toward your goals.'
Whether it is the quality of work produced or the friendships developed, Jamie hopes that the lasting impression she leaves is one of positivity.
Regarding future ambitions, Jamie is interested pursuing management.
“I’m kind of a driven personality where advancing to management would be the ultimate goal. It would be interesting to see how far I could go.”
When asked what advice she would give to those who are hoping to grow in their personal and professional goals, she says, “I seek out the people who are successful and that I respect on campus. I observe their behaviors and their strengths . . . I observe their failures and how they overcome challenges . . . and I try to incorporate these observations into what I can do to improve myself.'
Some of Jamie’s proudest accomplishments include managing the English department’s 40th Gala as an Administrative Support Coordinator in the English department and being one of three S.T.A.R. award recipients for the Administration & Finance Division’s 2018 spring quarter.
Jamie understands that the feelings of being recognized for what she is doing helps to drive her ambition and increases her confidence.
“If we continue to build a culture of leading by example at CSUSB, there is no limit to the exponential improvement in quality of work, and more importantly, the quality of life we all can enjoy here."
About Jamie
Jamie is a wife and mother of three who enjoys spending time with her family. She additionally enjoys cheering on her daughter at soccer games, listening to the latest audiobook, as well as expressing her creativity through photography.