Molly Cherkin
IT Leader. Public Servant.
- Role
- IT Project Director at King County, WA
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Molly Cherkin
Multi-dimensional strategic leader invigorated by complex challenges requiring political and legal sensitivity. Results-driven with expertise in cross-functional team leadership, executive communications, labor relations, regulatory compliance, business relationship management, and technology-driven solutions. Adept at developing and implementing innovative solutions and fostering strong partnerships to drive success.
Experience
IT Project Director
Jan 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Partnered with Executive’s General Counsel to draft Emergency Proclamation in response to emergency radio system degradation in County jail and courthouse.• Led cross-functional teams in stabilizing the in-building emergency radio system in the jail and courthouse • Secured over $5 million and budget authority for two new FTEs during budget deficit for radio system repair, replacement, and service development.• Briefed and provide guidance to Deputy Executive in preparation for council hearings.• Contracted with vendor to provide radio support services and incident response for remainder of 2025• Develop County’s in-building emergency radio support service (services, standards, SLAs, metrics, asset management, and incident response).• Partner with Office of Labor Relations (OLR) to navigate and anticipate complex labor disputes.• Serve as Liaison to Executive Office representing compiled updates from KCIT, FMD and Executive Office and vendors.
Education
Seattle University School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD
2007 — 2010
Whitman College
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
2003 — 2007
Seattle Academy
High School Diploma
1996 — 2003
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Management
- Policy
- Performance Management
- Employee Benefits
- Payroll
- Analysis
- Employment Law
- Public Policy
- Public Speaking
- Human Resources
- Training
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
- Administration
- Business Analysis
- Recruiting
- Fmla
- Interviewing
- Interviews
- Hiring
- Business Process Improvement
- Program Management
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