Employee Spotlight - May 2019

This month's Employee spotlight features:

Daria Preston

1. How long have you worked at Arizona Research Center?

I think 3.5 years

2. What is your role at Arizona Research Center?

Recruitment Specialist

3. Before working at Arizona Research Center, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

I was the PV mall Christmas Elf for a couple of years during high school.

4. What is your favorite part about working at AZRC?

Who I work with. This Gang of Characters around here are pretty amazing and I am fortunate to work with them.

5. What would be your dream vacation?

Gosh, this is a hard one. Disneyland in Japan! But I could also enjoy a great trip to India or Dubai!

6. What is one interesting/unique thing that most people would not know about you?

I’ve had dinner in both Eiffel Towers-Paris France and Las Vegas Nevada.

7. Do you have a go to karaoke song? If so, what is it?

No, I usually choose a song for those who want to sing….but if I was made to sing one I’d sing: My Own Summer by Deftones

8. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Ballet dancer or a kid story book writer.

9. What is your best personality trait?

I am very passionate person which sometimes can be a little too much for some to handle, but when you have me on your side, you have me forever.

10. What phrase are you known for at work?

Me encanta!

11. What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?

Land in the middle of nowhere for a goat farm..

12. What is your biggest pet peeve?

People driving with their cell phones in their hands.

13. Who’s your celebrity crush?

I have 3: Kevin Kostner, Keanu Reeves, Tom Hardy.

14. What is your favorite movie of all time?

Fifth Element

15. What TV show/movie are you ashamed to admit you love?

Well I am a Bravo addict, so…… Yea I watch all the Real Housewives. Love Reality shows.