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PATS Employee Recognized at State Conference

Mary Colini holding her Carol Easterinling Award.

The Carol Easterling award highlights the important contributions of front line employees in the parking and transportation industry in Florida. Mary was nominated for her willingness to help throughout the division as well as her positive attitude towards the job and her co-workers.

Mary Colini was recognized at the annual conference with the for 2021. This award recognizes a front line employee in the parking and transportation industry in the State of Florida. Per the FPTA, "The award was created to reward those very deserving members of our teams. To champion those front line employees who are the unsung heroes in our organizations." After being recognized as a regional award recipient in October, Mary’s nomination was chosen as the finalist from three regional winners in the state.

Within , Mary serves as the appeals mediator and staff assistant. She provides the first review of parking appeals and organizes further appeals with university customers. She provides support to other areas within PATS, such as customer service, as needed. She also supports administrative functions and special projects assigned to her by PATS leadership. Prior to this role, she also worked as a customer service representative within PATS. 

As part of the nomination Peter Tiberini, Assistant Director in PATS, said "Mary is the epitome of a team player—always willing to help her team members, looking for opportunities to be helpful, and taking time to train new cashiers and ensure their success." It is because of her pro-active work ethic and her willingness to always step up that she was nominated. Mary was surprised to win, but is happy to be recognized. “I really didn’t get this award on my own” said Mary. “It’s because I have a great great team behind me and wonderful co-workers.”

A Day at Work with Mary Colini

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