| Published October 9th, 2024 | Familiar face is new Administrative Assistant at City of Orinda | | By Sora O'Doherty | | Administrative Assistant Pat D'Amico Photo provided | Visitors to city offices will be greeted by new Administrative Assistant Pat D'Amico, recently hired by Orinda. D'Amico was introduced to the City Council at its Oct. 1 meeting, but may have already been familiar to the council members.
City Clerk, Sheri Smith, explained that for a couple of years, D'Amico has been doing temporary work for different city departments. Smith noted that D'Amico has actually worked for the Planning Department, the Public Works Department, and the Parks and Rec Department.
Smith revealed that, "recently when our administrative assistant position became available, we were very happy to see that she applied for that permanent position." Smith noted that D'Amico has over 15 years of administrative experience, and also has a masters in Business Administration and a certificate in paralegal studies, "so its really helpful in the city clerk's office to have somebody with that background."
Smith concluded that she was thrilled to introduce Pat D'Amico "as the person whom the public, the council, and the staff sees as the face of the city everyday and the person who answers our phones every day. We're really, really fortunate to have her."
D'Amico told the council, "I've very excited, very happy to be a part of the city of Orinda and it's a pleasure to meet all of you." Adding, "thank you so much."
Vice Mayor Latika Malkani responded, "welcome, we're so glad to have you," and other council members added their welcomes as well. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |