public defender

senior auditor

court clerk

administrative assistant

recruiter

Cook County, IL

Some Business Analyst projects, but  mostly Project management.

I have learned to be proactive and stay ahead of the problems by defining the problems and solutions to team members with a set start and completion dates. 

Management is controlled by monitoring progress reports and communicating the status by colored indicators designed to change colors to rate progress. This is a part of my weekly Action/Issues/Problem log.

Co-worker are friendly.

The hardest part of the job is addressing e-mail to keep everyone on track day-to -day. Some communications simply add little value.

Seeing a plan come together. Working with a team that enjoys the project.

Overall, not a bad working environment.   A typical day at work involved answering busy phones and assisting with scheduling clients for clinic visits, daily data entry of client demographics, filing and posting information on boards.  Management was not involved in the day to day operation.  Co-workers were hard workers.  The hardest part of my job was receptionist at the clinics because some clients were sad about their medical condition.  The most enjoyable part of my job was being able to give the necessary information to clients at the clinics to help them.

What is the best part of working at the company?
My colleagues were superb and very supportive; I learned a great deal from them.  The support staff were helpful and conscientious in their duties, from clerks, to sheriffs, right down to the maintenance crews.  I enjoyed the professional challenges presented by my job.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
At times, the issues presented involved the care and safety of people and children;  particularly the children.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I worked in a courthouse.  Open to the public. I enjoyed the interaction with the lawyers, litigants, and staff.  Very professional environment.

A typical day at work is following up and ensuring others are completing tasks by following up via phone calls, emails, and meetings.  I've learned a lot about the procurement process.  The culture is quiet and most people are off to themselves.  The hardest part about the job is not being allowed to work from home when most of your time is spent on teleconference calls. The moist enjoyable is paid lunch...office hours are from 8:30 to 4:30 with 1 hour lunch

•	Instruct OSHA classes in emergency management, fire safety, defensive driving, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment, blood borne pathogens, CPR/AED, first aid, and accident investigation.
•	Develop and implement computer-based employee safety awareness Learning Management System. Review employee training, safety, and compliance programs.

Cook Illinois Company gave me the oppertunities to shine and rise within the company.  The most promotions and recognition that I have ever received while working for this company.

Working the elections for Cook County has gotten better and depending on the people you’ll connect with, the location does matter.  Some folk act as if they’re being paid a higher paying salary and feel entitled to being the “boss” once downtown deem them to be the “lead” at a specific polling site. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
On the whole, working with good people.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
On rare occasions, dealing with the public can be difficult.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Professional and dedicated public servants.

To maintain a healthy perspective, must have positive outlets outside of work to relieve stress and rigors of the job.   Must always be mindful of the situation and environment around you to keep your fellow staff and yourself safe.

I worked as election judge.  It was very enjoyable.  I intend to work other elections. Long hours.  Helped many people with ballot questions.  went to helpful workshop before election day.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Public defender 7 salaries reported	$109,230 per year
Senior auditor 3 salaries reported	$84,073 per year
Court clerk 9 salaries reported	$83,301 per year
Administrative assistant 4 salaries reported	$62,599 per year
Recruiter 7 salaries reported	$99,704 per year

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