Get to know IPF: Sarah Halsey
Anthony Yuhasz
November 16, 2020
Three years ago, Sarah Halsey’s whole life changed.
Up to that time, she was a self-proclaimed workaholic – working 60 to 70-hour weeks as a full-time manager at Quality Dairy, as well as part time as an on-call custodian at IPF.
Then her son Tristen was born.
“I worked two jobs up until I was six months pregnant, then I slowed way down,” said Halsey, IPF custodian IV. “Being a single mother has had its challenges, but these past few years have been the best – taking Tristen on mini adventures and making memories.”
When the time came, Halsey decided to return to IPF and was offered a temporary position two weeks later.
“I jumped at the opportunity because I liked working for IPF so much – I really liked that there is room for growth and development within the university,” Halsey said.
Sarah Halsey, IPF custodian IVThe key to developing positive relationships with our customers comes down to showing kindness, keeping open lines of communication and displaying a positive energy and attitude.
She eventually moved up to a custodian I position, and after serving as an interim building lead for the past year and a half, was recently promoted to custodian IV.
“My day to day involves a lot of cleaning and disinfecting, leading my crew and making sure the building stays in tip top shape,” Halsey said. “Since COVID struck, it’s more important than ever to provide a safe and clean environment for the students and customers in the buildings – staying true to the values of stewardship, innovation and service excellence.”
“I have an excellent crew and I really enjoy meeting with the customers we serve – so many nice people here on campus makes working so hard worth it.”
Outside of her job at IPF and as a full-time mom, Halsey enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and is an avid dancer.
“I really just like to laugh, make people laugh and be a goofball,” she chuckled.
Halsey owes her success to her mindset.
“The key to developing positive relationships with our customers comes down to showing kindness, keeping open lines of communication and displaying a positive energy and attitude.”