# Employee Reflection: Cheryl L. Cardoza

/ Published May 11, 2022

                Get to know this property disposal specialist from Florida.                            Employee Reflections: Cheryl Cardoza                            Get to know this property disposal specialist from Florida.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Disposition ServicesVIRIN: 220512-D-D0441-201**Can you tell us about yourself?** I have been married for 43 years, am the mother of four girls, and grandmother to five.  I am also a cancer survivor.

**What do you do?**

Currently my main job is the single point of contact for our Useable Sales and alternate SPOC for Scrap Sales. I am also the POC for several bases in the local area and assist them with the turn in of property.

**How long have you worked for the federal government including military service?**

I have worked for the federal government a total of 44 years and a few months, which includes eight years active duty U.S. Air Force. 

**How long have you worked for DLA Disposition Services?**

I have worked for DLA for 33 years.

**What is your favorite memory with DLA Disposition Services?**

I can’t say any one memory since there have been so many. But I can say the people – I have met some of the most amazing people since I have been with DLA.

**What aspect(s) of your current job gives you the most personal satisfaction?**

When I can help someone find what they need to do their job.

**What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?**

If you must do something, do it to the best of your ability. Make a difference.

**What kind(s) of training and education helps your work performance in your current role?**

Besides the training I have received in the classroom, my LMS training, my MHE training and OJT.

**What would you say has been your major contributions to your organization this year in your job?**

I would say in addition to my everyday work, the training I give to all the MHE operators on-site.

**If you could speak directly to the warfighters you support, what would you tell them?**

If you need something give us a call to see if we can find it.

**Where do you see yourself five years from now?**

In five years from now I am hoping to be retired and living my best life.

**Tell us something that most people might not know about you or your directorate?**

I’ve worked in multiple fields within DLA. I’ve been a GS-1107, GS-029, GS-028, GS-0343 and finally a GS-1104.

**What is your best memory of working here?**

All the support I received when I was fighting cancer, and the support I am currently getting while I support my husband who is battling cancer.

**What was your first job?**

My first job was a server at a catering hall.

**Who’s your biggest influence?**

I would have to say my mom. While raising eight kids, she still maintained a fulltime job and raised us all to be productive individuals.

**Name your favorite/recent book(s) you have read.**

The Wheel of Time Series (all 13) by Robert Jordan.

**What are some of your passions outside of work?**

Besides family I love Harley Davidson motorcycles.

**What did you want to be when you grew up?**

Believe it or not I wanted to be a firefighter. I didn’t become one but one of my daughters did!

**Who is your hero?**

My husband Bob.

**What’s the most thrilling/adventurous thing you have ever done?**

Going on our annual two week motorcycle trip and stopping when we felt like it. Living out of a saddle bag for two weeks is very exciting!