Familiar Face

Lucy Atkinson

Administrative Secretary
Department of Recreational Services
Kent Campus

JOB DESCRIPTION:

I am an assistant for the director of recreational services, assisting with HR, events, meetings and current projects in the works.

WORKED AT KENT STATE SINCE:

July 1989

EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

Hallrich Inc. -- I handled HR, payroll, unemployment and worker’s compensation for many Pizza Huts in Northeast Ohio.

LIKES MOST ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:

I have made great friends here at Kent State that will last a lifetime! I love the diversity of the campus population, both students and staff. And the campus is beautiful!

ATTRACTION TO KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AS AN EMPLOYER:

The campus environment and the benefits of working for one of the largest employers in Portage County.

RESIDES IN:

Kent, Ohio

HOMETOWN:

Ravenna, Ohio

EDUCATION:

Associate of Arts degree, Kent State University

HOBBIES:

Travel, DIY home decorating projects, cooking, beachcombing (whenever I get the chance), reading, music and my senior boxer, Bernie!