10-Second Bio: Jessie Catacutan
September 18, 2009 •
Name: Jessie Catacutan
Title: Financial Manager
Department/Unit: Research Grant Programs and Operations (RGPO)
Location: Kaiser Building – 6th Floor
How long I’ve been with UCOP: Since July 1, 2009 (spent last 10 years at UC Davis)
What I do for OP in five words or less: Budget, Finance, IT and HR
The best part about working for OP: Wealth of knowledge to learn and contribute
Something you don’t know about me: English is actually my second language as I came to America (Salinas, CA) from the Philippines when I was 8 years old
One weird fact about the town you grew up in:
Salinas, CA: Known as “Salad Bowl (lettuce) Capital of the World” and is the birthplace of writer John Steinbeck
If I could have any job in the world (besides the one I have now), I would: Travel around the country and watch ball games (baseball, football and basketball) and summarize experience (blog) with respect to fans, tailgating, food and beverage, etc…
Jessie, I would so love to have your dream job myself! Have made a fairly good start on the goal of visiting baseball parks, but haven’t done any blogging about it. I guess my ideal job would be just getting to go and NOT having to do anything else but enjoy the experience. Too much to ask for? 🙂
I think Christy and I need a road trip starting next spring. Wouldn’t that just be the best “job” one could have!