Employee Spotlight: Guadalupe Gutierrez

January 28, 2025
Portrait of Guadalupe Gutierrez, Facilities Administrative Supervisor at Penumbra Inc.

Guadalupe Gutierrez | Facilities Administrative Supervisor | Joined Penumbra in 2022

Q. What is your current role at Penumbra?

As a Facilities Administrative Supervisor, I manage and facilitate several aspects of our day-to-day business. My overall responsibilities include contract administration, event planning, and general office support. I am responsible for maintaining vendor service agreements, keeping them up to date; ordering supplies across departments; and setting up desks for new employees to ensure they feel the warm welcome when joining Penumbra. Now, to save the best for last, the highlight of my role is to coordinate and execute site-wide events in appreciation of our employees for all their hard work and dedication.

Q. What aspects of your job do you enjoy most?

The aspect I enjoy the most about my job is being able to collaborate with various departments throughout the company. The collaborative environment here at Penumbra gives me the opportunity to enhance my communication skills and improve my problem-solving skills.

Q. Describe yourself at age 10. What career aspirations did you have at that age?

A walk down memory lane can help one appreciate where you are today! At the age of 10, I remember telling my parents and family that I wanted to become a registered nurse who specializes in labor and delivery. If I had to say, starting at an early age, I have always aspired to help and care for others. In a similar – but unique – way, I am living that career aspiration working here at Penumbra.

Q. What is the most important thing you have learned in the last five years?

In the last five years, I have learned the importance of patience and continuous learning. The key to everything is patience, once you conquer patience you will find life gets easier. Whether it is in my personal life or professional career, continuous learning is being able to learn from what I do, what I have done, and how I can do things better.

Q. What are three career lessons you’ve learned thus far?

The three career lessons I have learned so far are the importance of building a strong work foundation with a clear expectation, being proactive when facing new challenges, and being able to adapt to change.

Q. What is your personal philosophy?

My personal philosophy is embracing growth opportunities while prioritizing kindness and integrity. I want to be able to make a difference in the world around me through the actions and decisions I make.

Questions?

Contact us to learn more about our products and company