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OUR TALENTED STAFF

Helen Komninakis
Budget Planning and Business Development

11 years' service

“It is vital to me that visitors coming into our office are welcomed with a friendly smile and hospitable environment. Being helpful, pleasant and providing people with the information that they are seeking is rewarding."

What are some of your responsibilities at the university?

My responsibilities include frontline services for the Office of the Vice-President, Services (VPS). I prepare documentation and meeting folders for Concordia’s Vice- President of Services, Roger Côté and manage the agenda of the Executive Director of Budget Planning and Business Development, Sabrina Lavoie.

What has been your biggest challenge during your time here?

The university is a huge place, my biggest challenge was familiarizing myself first with the Vice-President, Services (VPS) sector, its mission and the University as a whole.

What is the most rewarding part of the job?

It is vital to me that visitors coming into our office are welcomed with a friendly smile in a hospitable environment. Being helpful, pleasant and providing people with the information that they are seeking is rewarding because I know that I was able to help them with what they needed.

Has your job changed you?

Of course, through the years, my experience in my job has allowed me to gain more confidence and be comfortable in the responsibilities and tasks in which I undertake on a day-to-day basis.

What is one of your favourite memories from Concordia?

For me, my first Shuffle was a wonderful experience. It was a chance to see a good number of staff members and enjoy the day outdoors.