This quarter, we are excited to highlight Linda Limon Alvarez, one of our exceptional business partners at Facilities Management! Linda serves as a Financial Assistant for Finance, Operations, and Administration (FOA) and has been with Facilities Management (FM) for almost two years. We had the pleasure of sitting down with her to learn more about her role and why she enjoys working here.

Linda grew up in California’s Central Valley and attended UC Davis for her undergraduate degree in managerial economics. She worked as a student employee during her studies and decided to work here full-time after she graduated! Linda says she loves working for UC Davis and appreciates what the university stands for. 

Linda’s main duties as a Financial Assistant are assisting with accounts payable and purchasing for FM. As an AP (accounts payable) specialist, she makes sure all invoices for materials or services are paid. She also supports punch-out purchasing from vendors such as Amazon or Grainger, with which the university works regularly. 

Linda says she has not faced any major challenges in her role, but that it can be tough to get used to changes in software such as Oracle. However, she has found the overall experience incredibly rewarding and loves being a part of the team! 

One of Linda’s favorite aspects of her job is being able to contribute to the beautification and functionality of the university. She enjoys seeing how the work she is doing allows FM to ensure the university is functioning at a high level and looks nice for students, staff, and visitors. She also loves the hybrid work arrangement of her role, which allows her to explore and appreciate the city of Davis even more. 

In her free time, Linda loves listening to a good true crime podcast or spending time with friends. Thank you, Linda, for your dedication and hard work! We are so glad to have you on the team.