Brenda J. Smith

Senior Administrative Associate
Budget and Resource Planning, Shared Services

First UTSW job: Senior Administrative Assistant

Best part about my job: The teamwork. It’s a great group of people.

What energizes me at work: Finding solutions to difficult tasks and having my work acknowledged.

How co-workers describe me: Resourceful, easy to get along with, a team player.

Recipe for success: Staying positive, being easily approachable.

Unusual UTSW memory: After three months of employment, I found out I was pregnant and was in total shock. Even though I was new to the department, the baby shower thrown for me went above and beyond. There were so many gifts, I had to ask a co-worker to bring some to my home. My family from Louisiana even attended.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Being a nurse. I wish I could assist in the healing process of those who are suffering.

Hobby or passion: Fishing, visiting with my three grandchildren, and traveling to see my mother in Louisiana.

Surprising fact: I can’t swim, but I love to fish; my lake name is “Catfish Pookie.” Also, I have 11 PACT pins for customer service.