Ernesto Ocegueda of the SAP Center at San Jose | By Steve Kirsner LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS       -


 and as an employee of the SAP Center  dedication to his craft and one that re- sulted in Ocegueda being named Sharks Sports Entertainment (SSE) Employee    


    says quite simply about what he has en- joyed the most about his job is “working for the Sharks and the people I get to work with on my crew.”


As Building Services Lead, Ocegueda


greets and checks in the employees each night as they arrive. When the event        - tions, ensuring that each area of SAP   - sources to complete the necessary work in the many various areas. In addition, Ocegueda oversees the


           that keeps the facility in like-new con-  can always be relied upon to show up  -  


All this came about at the onset of his career at the venue, when  - ness to perform any task, being a team player, and, in particular, his ability to supervise and coach his fellow workers. - titude to motivate his team and promote a great work environment. Ocegueda takes his work seriously.


       to him when he arrives at the arena is “taking care of our building because ev- eryone who comes here wants to see ev- erything clean and perfect. It helps them enjoy their time here.” So how does he enjoy helping people


and representing the venue? “I like to present myself to all the peo-


ple who work to clean up the building,” he says. “I want to be a good represen- tative of our team and company to our workers.”


As far as what his friends think about his employment at a place where profes- sional hockey is played, Ocegueda says, FM


Steve Kirsner is vice president of booking and events at the SAP Center at San Jose and is a


member of the IAVM Editorial Advisory Committee.


“Ocegueda distinguished himself with his excellent work ethic, willingness to perform any task, being a team player, and, in particular, his ability to supervise and coach his fellow workers. He does so with a contagious positive attitude to motivate his team and promote a great work environment.”


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