FIYou: Natalie Calzadilla ’07

Name: Natalie Calzadilla ’07

Hometown: Miami, Fla.

Job Title/Department: Coordinator, Enrollment, Assessment and Retention

Campus: Modesto A. Maidique Campus

In a nutshell: I coordinate all assessment activities and facilitate the successful creation, completion and submission of all assessment documentation. I manage and produce enrollment reports to enhance oversight of course offerings. And I work with the department chairmen to develop class schedules that meet strategic enrollment objectives.

Number of years at FIU: 6

What do you enjoy most about your job?

My co-workers.

What do you think students and your fellow faculty/staff should know about your department?

We’re located on the fifth floor of the ECS building.

Where is your favorite spot on campus? Why?

Chili’s Too. I love to eat.

Family snapshot:

My family is my dad, my mom, my sister and my three half-brothers.

Word that best describes you: Quirky.

First paying job: I worked at the Thunder Wheels Skating Rink.

Favorite TV show: The Big Bang Theory

What is playing on your iPod?

House Christmas music on Soundcloud.com.

Your proudest accomplishment:

I’m still enrolled in grad school.

What do you do when you are not working at FIU?

I teach Zumba fitness and keep busy with grad school. I crochet, read, do crafts, sew, dance…. I’m trying to learn to play ukulele and Latin percussion. I play flag football, go to the movies, and attend seminars about social media marketing and entrepreneurship.