Annie Montes
Administrative Support Coordinator II
Department of Computer Science
TELL ME HOW YOU CAME TO WORK AT CPP.
I was working part-time as a preschool teacher and was looking for another part-time job. I was recommended by a family friend to work as a temporary ASA. The position became a full-time and applied for it. I was in the chemistry department for five-years then applied as an ASC in Computer Science.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I assist the department in all areas. From schedule building, purchasing, and assisting faculty and students.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I love my department and the people I work with. I am privileged to have the flexibility to work with other departments in the college and university. Networking with others is very important to me and every opportunity I get to help others I try my best to do it.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
I spend a lot of my time with friends and serve at my church in different ministries. I moonlight as a nanny/sitter and work with children as often as I can.
TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW.
I enjoy cooking but don’t do it often. I love to travel. I’ve been told I am traveler not a vacationist. When I travel, I like to visit local markets and small towns. Immerse myself in different cultures. I still have a few countries I need to cross off my bucket list.
Mark Tang
Instructional Support Technician
Department of Physics and Astronomy
TELL ME HOW YOU CAME TO WORK AT CPP.
I have an M.A. in physics and worked for several years in industry. At the time, I was working in a similar position that was temporary at Cal State Long Beach. When I saw the permanent position at CPP, I applied and was hired.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
There are 80 sections a week and I set up equipment for labs. I maintain equipment and make repairs and modifications to make it last longer. I ensure the daily flow of equipment to students.
Mark is known as a MacGyver who can always make things work and can build whatever is needed.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I used to work in industry in research and fabrication and spent the majority of my time with equipment and very little time with people. Here, I enjoy the people. I like students and faculty. A job isn’t just about money. There are all different kinds of people here and I enjoy that.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
I keep busy doing things. I make things with 3D printing. I like nature and the outdoors. I read about different subjects, biology, and outer space.
TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW.
I grow orchids. There are hundreds of orchids at my house.