November 5, 2006
My First Job: Sherril Huff Menees, assistant director
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Current position: Assistant director, King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division.
First job: Waitress in a family-style restaurant.
What I learned: This job taught me the true meaning of "dishpan hands" and that babies in highchairs can make a horrific mess in no time at all. More importantly, I learned the value of customer service a lesson that has served me well from my two terms as Kitsap County auditor to the work I do every day at King County Elections. As a public servant for more than 20 years, not a day goes by that I am not reminded to treat others with kindness and respect. There are few circumstances involving working with others when this lesson does not apply.
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