Human Resources Announces Employees of the Quarter (July – September)

Andrea Lorick, business services specialist for the Department of Information Systems (IS), has been named UMBC’s Non-Exempt Employee of the Quarter effective July 1 to September 30. Lorick has more than 22 years of state service. In 1994 she transferred from the University of Maryland, Baltimore to accept a position at UMBC as an accounting clerk III in the Comptrollers Office. She advanced in her career and was promoted several times during her years in Financial Services. She transferred in March 2005 to her current position.
Barbara Morris, office supervisor/coordinator of special events and projects, and the IS staff nominated Lorick for the award.
“Everyone on campus has heard of Andrea in her 20 years and has the utmost respect for her,” said Morris. “She is held in high esteem by her past colleagues as well as the current faculty and staff in our department.”
Lorick is a graduate student at UMBC pursuing a certificate in nonprofit sector through the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. In addition to attending classes at UMBC, she is also a part-time student in a theology program.
Lorick received her award at a surprise celebration on July 7. Faculty and staff from the department as well as the Dean’s Office were present.

Ralph Caretti, information technology manager for enrollment management, has been named UMBC’s Exempt Employee of the Quarter effective July 1 to September 30. Caretti began his career at UMBC in 2001 in his current position.
Yamiley Saintvil, former associate director of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation, nominated Caretti for the award.
“The successful implementation of PeopleSoft Student Administration for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation is attributed to the hard work of Ralph Caretti,” said Saintvil. “His knowledge of the admissions process coupled with technical expertise and project management made learning a new system an easier transition for the staff. Ralph’s leadership skills shined when he was able to recognize each staff members varying skill set and trained them accordingly.”
Caretti received his award on July 8 during a staff meeting. Yvette Mozie-Ross, assistant provost for enrollment management, presented the award. Dale Bittinger, director of undergraduate admissions and orientation, and many colleagues from the enrollment management staff attended and offered their congratulations to Caretti.