Polished Dispatcher with fantastic customer service and collaboration skills. Bilingual and effective in high-stress environments. Known for thriving under pressure and maintaining professionalism.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Dispatcher
Airgas Test
Handled incoming calls and emails from customers regarding issues with deliveries.
Reviewed paperwork and contracts prior to dispatching crew members to support accuracy and clarify understanding of details.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Checked that each scheduled route was appropriately covered by delivery drivers.
Planned and coordinated rig moves with over 10 personnel.
Scheduled and dispatched drivers to locations in South Texas and Louisiana
Worked closely with customers to effectively resolve issues and complaints.
Sent out Safety Tech drivers to assist hourly callers based on locations, needs and worker availability.
Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 50 daily calls.
Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 25 fleet vehicles
Student Assistant
UHCL
Houston, TX
01.2014 - 09.2016
Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
Administered and graded homework assignments and tests.
Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
Dispatcher Office Assistant
CKS Resources
Houston, TX
07.2013 - 09.2014
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Increased area coverage by 33% through effective scheduling and detailed location monitoring.
Implemented schedule and policy changes and collaborated with management to formulate new policies, procedures and goals.
Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Advised regarding delays and special circumstances.
Served as corporate liaison for finance, IT and marketing departments.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX
06.2015
High School Diploma -
Milby High School
Houston, TX
06.1989
Skills
Service Vehicle Dispatch
Effective Communications
Work Order Preparations
Verbal and Written Communication
Speech Clarity
Equipment Needs Assessment
Dispatch Recordkeeping
Calendar and Scheduling Software
Customer Request Management
Message and Work Order Transfer
Data Entry
Materials Ordering
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Critical Thinking
Paperwork Processing
Equipment Orders
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Persuasive Negotiation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Assistant
UHCL
01.2014 - 09.2016
Dispatcher Office Assistant
CKS Resources
07.2013 - 09.2014
Transportation Dispatcher
Airgas Test
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair