Detail oriented Dispatcher with substantial experience in managing fleet and personnel operations. Organized and dependable candidate with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills with good understanding about transportation management systems and GPS tracking software. Highly collaborative individual works well under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatch Manager
Sheffield Towing Services
08.2020 - 10.2023
Dispatched for 5 sister companies across West Texas.
Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
Motivated staff to deliver high-level dispatch support while successfully meeting departmental goals.
Being available 24/7 for dispatch and drivers, to help resolve any issue or problem they are experiencing.
Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
Recruited, interviewed and selected employees in compliance with hiring practices and minimum standards of qualification and recommended personnel for promotion, demotion or reclassification to meet staffing requirements.
Tracked and reviewed charts, graphs, schedules and other statistics to to maximize on-time performance, minimize customer wait times and service disruptions.
Evaluated current operational processes to help develop, implement and improve practices.
Drove sales by delivering expert customer service support for escalated, ongoing or specialized issues.
Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
Scheduled services and pickups according to customer needs.
Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.
Communicated with customers to provide updates and resolution.
Coordinated with drivers to facilitate efficient driving routes and timely ETA's.
Facilitated communications between customers and drivers to answer questions or resolve concerns.
Monitored and tracked dispatch communication systems.
Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures.
Utilized dispatch software for tow and service request, prepare dispatches, and assign appropriate driver(s) for each job.
Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
Utilized customer feedback to improve customer service.
Provided customers with information on services.
Managed motor club accounts and invoicing.
Recorded and secured archives of customer requests, services performed and other dispatch information to maintain accurate records and appropriate filing systems.