{"599523":{"#nid":"599523","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tyler Jenkins receives Campus Services Student Spotlight Award","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENyssa Owen, Campus Recreation Facilities Coordinator, nominated Tyler Jenkins for Campus Services Student Spotlight. Here\u0026#39;s what Nyssa told us:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESince the fall of 2014, Tyler has been instrumental in the cultivation of a culture of respect, diversity, and service excellence among the Facilities Department within Campus Recreation.\u0026nbsp; He has risen above his peers in areas such as customer service, event management, problem solving, and peer leadership.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I can describe countless examples of times in which Tyler conducts himself with professionalism and poise to deliver extraordinary services to everyone who interacts with Campus Recreation,\u0026quot; Nyssa added.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to his regular duties, Tyler volunteered his time to serve for a year as CRC Advisory Board chair.This role tasked him with serving as a liaison\u0026nbsp;between various Campus Recreation stakeholders, voicing their opinions, sharing information and moving new projects forward.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn his current role, Tyler directly assists in hiring, training, managing, and developing a student staff team of 100 of his peers.He expertly navigates both the difficulties of disciplinary conduct meetings and the joys of celebrating staff successes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis ability combined with his experience, knowledge base, and friendly nature has earned him the respect of his peers,\u0026nbsp;allowing him to intentionally lead our department further into a culture of excellence.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I cannot speak highly enough about Tyler\u0026rsquo;s value within this department and Campus Recreation as a whole,\u0026quot; Nyssa said.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;He is a world class leader that has had a direct impact on our campus and will certainly leave a lasting legacy within Campus Recreation and Campus Services.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe asked Tyler to tell us a bit more about himself and here\u0026#39;s what he told us:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPosition at Campus Services Department\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EFacility Manager at CRC\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMajor\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMechanical Engineering, Minor\u0026mdash;Industrial Design\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EYear in School\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E4th Year\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHometown\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENewnan, GA\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow long have you worked in this position?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EI started at the CRC in the Fall 2014 semester. I was promoted to Building Supervisor Spring 2015 and then to Facility Manager Fall 2016.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your duties in this position?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EAs Facility Manager, I help the Facility Coordinator, Nyssa Owen, and my co-manager, Scott Higgins, lead the 100 student staff members of Facilities at the CRC. I also conduct hiring, training, and staff meetings as well as host CPR and First Aid training courses. Lastly, I take on projects to improve our department in order to provide the best services possible to all CRC patrons.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat do you like best about working in this position?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EThe best part of working in the Facilities family at the CRC has been the family itself. I have met most of my closest friends here, and they have helped me grow both professionally and personally. The community amongst the staff alone makes this job worth it!\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow has this position helped you?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBeing a manager has pushed me out of my comfort zone numerous times, such as holding disciplinary meetings with staff members. It has also taught me the logistics of a professional environment working with full-time staff, which has directly translated to my internships over the past few summers.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat have you learned through working here?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EI think one of the most useful skills I have learned in this position is the ability to articulate my experiences in such a way that they can help me progress into the real world after school (i.e. I can now build a powerful resume and present it effectively). This job has given me the necessary tools to succeed in my career.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFavorite Book?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EA Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords\u0026mdash;George R. R. 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Which is water that\u0026rsquo;s just lying about being milk. \u0026ndash;Ron Swanson\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat do you like to do on the weekends?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EI try to get off campus on the weekends and go somewhere with friends. I go to all the football games, and I try to get out to a lot of basketball games too.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWho is your favorite professor and why?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDr. Cowan in Mechanical Engineering is probably my favorite. I\u0026rsquo;m currently in my second class with him. He truly cares about his students and is very approachable. He\u0026rsquo;s also a good teacher, so that helps!\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat is your favorite class and why?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOne of my favorite classes so far has been Dr. Cressler\u0026rsquo;s Science and Religion course. I was part of his inaugural class Spring 2016, and it was a very unique and rewarding experience that really opened my eyes and helped me develop my personal worldview.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETell us about some organizations you\u0026rsquo;re involved with on campus.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EObviously, I am heavily involved at the CRC and devote a lot of my time to it. I am also part of the KNIT Mentorship program as a mentor to two freshman students.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat advice do you have for incoming students?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ENo dream is too big. I have always been obsessed with yachts since I was little and always said I wanted to be a yacht designer. Although Tech doesn\u0026rsquo;t have a program for Naval Architecture, I have secured two internships in the field, and now I\u0026rsquo;m on my way to my dream job. Just don\u0026rsquo;t ever give up on your passions!\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat would people be surprised to know about you?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EI built my own 3D printer. That\u0026nbsp; usually throws people off.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOne more surprising fact: I graduated high school in a class of 8 people!\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFavorite TV show?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EParks and Recreation! New Girl is a close second.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat will you miss most about Tech after graduation?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EOf course I will miss the awesome community here at Tech, but I think I\u0026rsquo;ll miss the CRC quite a bit. It\u0026rsquo;s definitely spoiled me; it\u0026rsquo;s going to be hard to find a gym that will stack up to the CRC.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are your plans after graduation?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EI plan to go work as a Naval Architect and\/or Designer for a yacht design firm somewhere.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIs there anything else we should know about you?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMajor Hobbies: Riding my motorcycle, literally anything boat\/water-related, basketball, hiking, camping, and most other outdoor activities.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ENyssa Owen, Campus Recreation Facilities Coordinator, nominated Tyler Jenkins for Campus Services Student Spotlight.Here\u0026rsquo;s what she said, \u0026quot;Since the fall of 2014, Tyler has been instrumental in the cultivation of a culture of respect, diversity, and service excellence among the Facilities Department within Campus Recreation.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Campus Services selected Tyler Jenkins as one of its Fall Semester 2017 Student Spotlights."}],"uid":"27297","created_gmt":"2017-12-04 21:22:35","changed_gmt":"2018-01-02 15:31:04","author":"Melissa Moore","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-01-02T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2018-01-02T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"599513":{"id":"599513","type":"image","title":"Tyler Jenkins","body":null,"created":"1512420522","gmt_created":"2017-12-04 20:48:42","changed":"1512420522","gmt_changed":"2017-12-04 20:48:42","alt":"","file":{"fid":"228559","name":"tyler_spotlight_1117.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tyler_spotlight_1117.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tyler_spotlight_1117.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1582647,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/tyler_spotlight_1117.jpg?itok=ZU7bWVuN"}}},"media_ids":["599513"],"groups":[{"id":"499601","name":"Campus Services"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"168869","name":"Student Spotlight"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMelissa Moore\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDirector of Communications \u0026amp; Public Relations\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["melissa.moore@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}