Busy Little Bee

I have been having such a great time during my internship!

In the past week or so I have given 2 newspaper interviews, along with Vickie. These were new experiences for me and I was glad that I had the opportunity. One was published in the Northwest Section of the Arizona Daily Star, and the other has yet to be published, but will be in the Marana Explorer. It was a great way to talk about our projects and time with the Town, while also learning how to interact with the media. I was nervous, but glad that I was able to do it also.

I have been dilligently working away trying to get the wastewater documentation under control. There are documents that go back to the IGA from 1979! Each of these needs to be identified and then filed in the appropriate area. I have created all the folders and now its just organizing. I am obsessed with getting through all the files and make sure they are right and orderly and uniform. It is almost a compulsion. I should really seek some type of help....

I also have been working on an internal HR survey for employee's skills. Researching online survey tools as well as how they work has been challenging. I was used to one system, but it might not be the best at exporting the data we are looking for. I am using one program and Vickie is using another for her emergency preparedness survey. Once the survey melee has come to a close, we will make a final decision on which system to use. I'm nervous about the survey, I programmed some logic and branching so I hope that programming works.

My other projects include a new system for Boards and Commissions, a project with United Way, a Marana "All-Stars" reserach project for a local legends book, and Vickie and I are in charge of the Marana booth for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference at the end of August. There is so much going on! I am really excited about all of these projects. It makes my days really full and fun.

I have been working on trying not to get overwhelmed with one project and being able to participate in many different things has been awesome. The best part is that everyone is so supportive of you and your ideas. I had a meeting a few weeks ago with the Deputy Town Manager, the Town Attorney and other higher-ups within the Town. I was really nervous since I was presenting them with my ideas and my projects and they were amazing! Really understood where I was going and gave great feedback for how they believe the system will work. That has been one of the most rewarding parts of the past few weeks. Knowing that everyone here is rooting for you to do well (and the home team).