Discussion
A County employee for 32 years, Karen is the Administrative Secretary for the Mental Health Division at the North County Mental Health Clinic. Karen is appreciated by her supervisors and peers as a great co-worker who is very professional, exceptionally reliable, energetic, competent and well-organized. Karen also has a great sense of humor, is warm and personable. One of the employees who nominated Karen stated that she has a “fine balance of interpersonal competence and organizational effectiveness.”
Karen takes the initiative to help others, especially in her role at the front desk. She is always ready to pitch in, handling a busy desk and at the same time, treating clients in a caring and respectful manner. She has also acted as the Patient Services Supervisor in the supervisor’s absence, including once for four weeks during which she also handled her normal duties. Additionally, Karen is always willing to share her excellent computer skills with others.
Our County is fortunate to have Karen Colbourn as one of its outstanding employees.
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