Employees Star in Video to Welcome New Employees
IT Service Center employee Kanesa Monroe spoke in the video about why KCIT strives for service excellence when helping employees with work station and other IT problems.
New employees at King County will soon get a special welcome and introduction to our core values when a new video starring employees from across the County is launched.
Employees in the video talk about what it means to them to be a King County employee, and focus on five core values:
- Equity and Social Justice
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Healthy Employees
Several departments and agencies have participated in the video, including the Department of Judicial Administration, Department of Executive Services, King County Sheriff’s Office, King County Elections, Public Health, the Executive’s Office, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, KCIT, Department of Community and Human Services, Metro Transit, and the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Councilmember Larry Gossett are also featured in the video.
Five Questions: Karleen Sakumoto, Manager, Employee Health and Well-Being
1. How long have you been at King County and what was your first
role?
I have been at the County for over 30 years, but I have worked in several different departments during this time. My first job was as a Program Analyst in what is now the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB).
2. What are the main responsibilities of your job?
I am responsible for the County’s Healthy Incentives program. My job involves a wide range of activities to make Healthy Incentives a success. This includes talking with labor leaders about what our benefits should look like, meeting with health care professionals about services they provide, and coordinating with other County employees who help us deliver the program.
3. What do you like most about your job?
