What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?
I am a talent acquisition assistant. I manage the recruitment marketing for Human Resources department and also help during the recruiting process.
What is the most fulfilling part of your job?
The most fulfilling part of my job is seeing new employees around the hospital, remembering that I played a role in their hiring process.
What makes Scottish Rite a special place to you?
My grandfather was a Scottish Rite Mason, when Scottish Rite required patients to have Mason referrals. He is someone who I look up to and strive to be more like.
What made you choose a career in health care?
I knew I wanted my career to impact those in need, and I thought health care would help me accomplish this goal.
What is something unique you get to do in your position?
Recruiting requires multiple candidates to come to Scottish Rite for interviews every day, so I get the unique privilege of meeting new people constantly. We often hear stories from candidates that they chose to apply to Scottish Rite, because they are a former patient or was involved with Scottish Rite in some way.
What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work?
I love to watch sports, and I am a big Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I wouldn’t call it a hidden talent, but I played baseball in college.
Where are you from and what brought you to D-FW?
I was born and raised in D-FW, and I don’t have any plans of leaving.
If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I’ve always wanted to go to Japan. I’m intrigued by the vast differences in culture there.
If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
I would eat hibachi. It has always been my favorite, since I was a little kid.
What movie do you think everyone should watch at least once?
The Star Wars series.
What was the first concert you attended?
Willie Nelson.
Favorite DFW hidden gem?
Thunderbird Pies is a newer restaurant, but it has quickly become my favorite pizza spot.
If you were to have a movie based on your life, which actress/actor would you choose to play your character?
Owen Wilson.
What is some advice you would give your younger self OR what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
