I love the variety of responsibilities and coworkers I get to work with on a daily basis.
- Meet Ashley Petersen. Ashley is a Project Coordinator and the Chemistry Department Property Administrator (DPA), which means she’s responsible for all the capital equipment in the building. Ashley is also responsible for assigning building access, so questions about Wiscards can be directed her way. Additionally, she is responsible for work orders, VoIP phone requests, lab keys, N2 (g) monthly usage, and Chemistry Hygiene Officer (CHO) contact information. Finally, when Aaron Smith (Loading Dock Supervisor), Andrew Arndt (Storeroom Manager), or Kate Hill (Copy Center Manager) are on vacation Ashley is the trained backup for these folks and can answer questions about those services in their absence. Also, Ashley notes that she does work closely with Jeff Nielsen (Building Manager) but is not involved with all of his responsibilities. Ashley started working for the department in 2021 as a student (in the Fast Copy Center) and earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and certificates in history and education in 2022. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys crocheting and has been taking a variety of classes through Wheelhouse Studios at Memorial Union.
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