FORPD Employee of the Year

2011 Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District – Employee of the Year

Employee: Leo Fletcher

Department: Parks Division

Current Position: Lead Park Worker

Years with the District: 9 years


Highlights of Leo’s Work for the District in 2011

Park Aide Supervision

• Leo supervises the new park aides including the scheduling, responding to questions, training, and providing feedback on performance.

• Leo has truly stepped up and taken a leadership role as a Lead Worker for the Parks Division.

• Leo leads by example by dressing the part, meeting deadlines, communicating effectively with staff and management and following District policies/procedures.

• Leo is willing to help or pick-up where others have left off to complete projects on time.

Customer Service

• The Round Dance Instructor mentioned to other staff how willing Leo is to pull out extra chairs, help bring equipment into the building, and/or make an extra pot of coffee plus he’s a pleasure to be around.

• On numerous occasions, class participants, community partners and staff indicate Leo has gone above and beyond what is required to help someone in need.

Other Divisions

• Leo checks with other Divisions and community groups to see how or what their needs are likely to be while being consistent with District guidelines.

• Leo makes sure to respond to other Recreation staff when they’re sending him requests related to classes and events- within 24 hours so that programming can continue.

Representing the District

• Summer Concert Series-Leo offered to assist with parking vehicles and performed with professionalism and a focus of public safety all while greeting guests with a friendly smile.

• The one thing appreciated most is Leo’s positive attitude and willingness to improve relations with staff on a daily basis.

• Leo always has a smile on his face when he walks into the office or a meeting with the public.  It is through his positive attitude that other staff and community members find a real connection with Leo.