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LinkedInsights: Lisandra Hernandez

In our COB #LinkedInSights series, we introduce real City employees to provide a snapshot of who they are, what they do, and why they serve the City of Boston — so you can read, learn, connect, and grow your network one impactful public servant at a time.

Building a thoughtful and actionable professional network on LinkedIn can seem daunting. Who should you connect with and why? And how do you build a connection with the person behind the profile?

In this month’s edition of COB #LinkedInSights, we sit down with Lisandra Hernandez, Office Manager in the Office of Human Resources.

 
⭕ What is your job title?

Office Manager in the Office of Human Resources.

⭕ How long have you worked for the City?

15 years.

⭕ What is your favorite part about working for the City?

I love being a part of something much greater than I could ever imagine. Coming from playing an essential role with the Boston Police Dept to now being a part of the team that is helping steer the ever-evolving City of Boston’s People and Culture is truly exhilarating and humbling.

⭕ Why did you choose this career path?

I want to make an impact not only for prospective employees but the amazing employees that are already a part of the City of Boston.

⭕ WHAT IS THE BEST piece of advice YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED? 

Never be afraid to ask a question. Wealth is knowledge.

⭕ What are some things that you like to do outside of work?

Singing, reading, trying new foods and taking in all things spiritual.

⭕ if you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?

Emotionally Intelligent (let this count as 1 word), Creative, Humorous.

⭕ FAVORITE SNACK?

Pink Pineapples.

⭕ sun or moon?

Moon.

⭕ WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED AT WORK?

My daughters. I am that Mom who wants them to see me achieve my goals through hard work and dedication all while seeing me dance in the rain with them.

⭕ WHAT WAS THE HARDEST INTERVIEW QUESTION THAT YOU HAVE EVER HAD? 

Can you tell me about yourself?

⭕ ANY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES THAT YOU LIVE BY? 

“Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies.”-Paulo Coelho

⭕ HAVE YOU TAKEN THE HARRY POTTER QUIZ? IF SO, WHAT HOUSE WERE YOU SORTED INTO? 

Slytherin!

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