Q? You transferred to JPL, June 10, 2013, from the Sheriff’s Department. What have you learned about the library system that seems most outstanding to you or you did not know about our libraries before?
A: I really did not know much about the library
system before coming here. I have
learned a lot and will continue to discover its many facets and learn new technology. The one thing that
stands out at this point is the massiveness of the Main Library. I still do not
know my way around completely and there are areas I have yet to explore. This building is huge and absolutely beautiful!
The Special Collections Department is fascinating.
Q: Did
you work in other City departments or in private business prior to working at
the Sheriff’s Department?
A: I
worked for Gulf Life Insurance Company in 1985 until it was sold to American
General Insurance in 1987. I went to work in the Sheriff’s Office in August of that year and worked in several different areas. I started as a Police Services
Technician in the Identification Department where I learned how to read and
classify fingerprints. After that, I was the secretary for the Internal Affairs
Division for seven years, and the secretary to the Assistant Chief in Zone 2
(Regency Substation) for five years. Upon my exit from JSO, I was in Human
Resources and had a number of responsibilities, including training and
troubleshooting our Time and Attendance and Performance Management Systems. I
handled promotions, terminations, FMLA, Position Control (tracking all positions
active/inactive/vacancies) and other various HR related tasks.
Q: As Administrative Aide for Deputy Director Carolyn Williams, what are your duties?
A: Even
after five months, I’m still learning my role at the Library as
Carolyn’s assistant. Some of my duties are handling correspondence, preparing
for the Main Managers and Personnel Committee meetings, and assisting in
keeping Carolyn’s calendar up to date. I create and distribute a monthly
personnel update and I am learning Visio so I can keep the organization chart
updated. Most recently, I have added the role of JPL Volunteer
Coordinator, which was recently relinquished from City Employee Services.
Q: Is there work experience you have that has
helped you in your position with JPL?
A: My
experience in Human Resources has been an asset in my role with the Personnel
Committee and other areas.
Q: Please
tell us what you would like to share about yourself.
A: I
have a 24 year old daughter. Spending time with her and the rest of my family
and friends is very important to me. I have a very small but close circle of
family and friends and though small, when we are together, look out world! My
favorite time of the year is November and December. I absolutely love
Christmas. (My tree went up November 9th.) I love the music, the
lights and decorations and everything about it. Most importantly to me, is the
true reason of the celebration of Christmas, the fact that Jesus Christ began
his journey towards the Cross on that night so many years ago. I love, love,
love Walt Disney World. It is truly the most magical place, especially
at Christmas time. I also enjoy the mountains, particularly the Great Smokey Mountains.
I go each year, right after Thanksgiving. My grandparents took me there as a
child twice a year and I have continued to enjoy visiting ever since. I enjoy singing
in my church choir. December is a busy time for us. Our choir performs in various areas a couple of times a week, including Avondale for their luminary. I am a huge Elvis Presley fan.
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