08/30/2021
Today’s #MemoryMonday is Melanie Griffin, our Director of Data Entry at #HCCO. Melanie is tasked with managing her team to verify data from various source documents as well as entering data from documents that are filed through our E-File system or in person. Melanie works to maintain and manage the day to day operations of the data entry division/department
Melanie has worked for the County Clerk’s Office for more than 31 years. She started in data entry and she was able to grow and advance with HCCO becoming a supervisor in 2003. A few years later she became Director.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with some valuable people of diverse cultures within CCO. Being able to work in an environment of caring, respectful peers,” stated Griffin.
When asked what her favorite HCCO memory was, Melanie recalled “A Night at Astro World” was a team builder activity under the leadership of former Harris County Clerk, Anita Rodeheaver. Melanie recalled this particular event took place on Halloween Night and as she waited for a ride with her daughter Jaszmine, who was in a stroller at the time, a scary Halloween monster came up, tapped her on the shoulder, and said “Boooo!” Melanie took off running and left little Jaszmine sitting in her stroller, only to realize that it was just a person dressed up in a costume…LOL!
When asked what advice she has for middle and high school students, Melanie said, follow your dreams, stay the course, maintain healthy habits, exercise, and sleep well. “Always look at what’s ahead of you and keep God first.”
Moving into middle school/high school is a big transition to be sure, but it shouldn’t stress you out or change your personality, and if so you’re comfortable with the changes.
Melanie’s special quote is, “When you know better, you do better. Don’t let what you can’t do, stop you from doing what you can do.”
