Agenda 11/18/2014 Item # 5C11/18/2014 5.C.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Jonathan Harraden, Paramedic Company Officer, EMS as the
Employee of the Month for October 2014.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the Employee of the Month program is to recognize the efforts
and accomplishments of employees who have made significant contributions to the organization
and to our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Jonathan Harraden, Paramedic Company Officer, Administrative Services
Division has been nominated as the Employee of the Month for October 2014. He has been an
employee of the County for 20 years.
Jon's primary duties include daily operations of a rescue ambulance, responding to 911 calls for
help, and providing medical treatment and transportation to the sick and injured. He was among
the first group to participate in the Interim Battalion Chief mentoring program. Jon was recently
chosen to become The SAR (Search and Rescue) Team Coordinator. This is an uncompensated
position above and beyond his regular EMS duties, working in conjunction with the Collier County
Sheriff's Office. As a member of the Florida Association of Search and Rescue he was
responsible for coordinating the SAR quarterly training which was presented to teams throughout
the state of Florida. On September 28th Jon coordinated and executed a joint training exercise
with EMS, SAR, NNFD and Peace River K9.
Jon has been an asset to his department his entire career with his no nonsense approach, his
resourcefulness and enthusiasm. His willingness to accept other assignments and responsibilities
proves just how deserving he is of the Employee of the Month award.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected "Employee of the Month" receives a $150.00 cash award.
Funds are available in the employee's Budget Cost Center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with
this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves the recognition of
Jonathan Harraden as "Employee of the Month" for October 2014.
Prepared By: Katie Whittier, Human Resources Generalist, Department of Human Resources
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.5.C.
11/18/2014 5.C.
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Jonathan Harraden, Paramedic Company
Officer, EMS as the Employee of the Month for October 2014.
Meeting Date: 11/18/2014
Prepared By
Name: WhittierKatherine
Title: Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources
10/24/2014 10:33:16 AM
Submitted by
Title: Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources
Name: WhittierKatherine
10/24/2014 10:33:17 AM
Approved By
Name: pochopinpat
Title: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Services Division
Date: 1 0/24/2014 10:47:40 AM
Name: LybergAmy
Title: Director - Human Resources, Human Resources
Date: 10/30/2014 9:08:41 AM
Name: PriceLen
Title: Administrator - Administrative Services, Administrative Services Division
Date: 10/30/2014 11:56:14 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 10/30/2014 3:03:15 PM
Name: KimbleSherry
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11/18/2014 5.C.
Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Office of Management & Budget
Date: 11/4/2014 9:25:23 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 11/6/2014 3:03:03 PM
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