SPOTLIGHT
TROYLON GRIFFIN II Media Assistant / Intern League City Regional Chamber of Commerce
League City Civic Center
Veteran HAZEL HENRY
League City resident Hazel Henry retired from
her job with the city of League City , having worked as the Event Coordinator for the Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center and League City Recreation Center for 22 years .
As the event coordinator , Henry oversaw planning and management , including internal and external events . With experience planning exhibitions and large business events , as well as large and small private events , Henry saw the planning of many events such as Homeowners Association meetings , seminars , trainings , workshops , trade shows , awards / graduation ceremonies , weddings / anniversaries , birthday parties , family reunions , business luncheons , church services , jazzercise and dance classes .
During Henry ’ s earlier years with the city , she worked with other city departments . Henry worked a temporary position with the Facilities Maintenance Department for two weeks as their Facility Rental-Coordinator , impressing the department with her performance . Henry was offered a permanent full-time position , to her excitement .
“ This was my dream job to connect on a wide spectrum with the public ,” Henry said . “ I was later promoted to a dual position as Facility Rental- Coordinator / Facility Custodial Supervisor . I managed five full-time and two part-time employees while assisting the facilities maintenance team and daily work orders log / assignments .”
Henry has always had a passion for helping others , saying this was what drew her to the job 22 years ago .
“ Since I ’ m so passionate about helping others and making someone ’ s day a little brighter , this was the perfect job to work one on one with clients ,” Henry said .
“ My goal was to make their “ Dream Event ” a reality and provide my clients with a memorable experience that would last a lifetime . How can you not feel great about that ?”
Henry said her greatest memory during her time working with the city was in August 2017 , which she called the dawn of Hurricane Harvey . Henry highlighted how the League City employees came together as one , showing unity and heroism in a time of great need .
Henry proclaimed “ WE ARE LEAGUE CITY STRONG ” when reflecting on this memory .
Now , having retired from her position with League City , Henry said she will miss the city employees the most , describing them as wonderful and dedicated .
“ I had the tremendous opportunity to have worked closely with the most compassionate , kind-hearted , professional , loyal and just undoubtedly down-to-earth good people that I am proud to call my friends ,” Henry said .
Having retired , Henry now plans to revisit her previous career as a licensed vocational nurse .
“ The needs are great since the COVID-19 [ pandemic ],” Henry said . “ I plan to use my expertise in the medical area where needed . My other plans are more personal and still developing .”
Henry has some encouraging advice to give to the next person who becomes the event coordinator for the city . “ You need great communication skills , have an outgoing personality and the ability to multi task ,” Henry said . “ You need to listen and understand the clients ’ needs . Simply relax , enjoy , and most importantly have fun !”
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