Dedicated police telecommunications expert with an extensive background in high-volume office environments focused on delivering exceptional office and operational support for professionals. Upbeat individual with friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight. Well-versed in managing office operations, paperwork and project needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Communications Operator
Office of Emergency Management and Communications
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
Receives incoming emergency 9-1-1 calls from persons requesting public safety services or assistance
Receives incoming calls from 3-1-1 or other city numbers from persons requesting non-emergency public safety assistance
Solicits descriptive information to determine the nature of requests and the gravity and location of incidents, including the best way to provide service
Enters incident or service request information using a computer console and forwards to Police Communications Operator II for dispatching
Forwards requests for fire and emergency medical services to fire dispatch operations
Determines whether callers have been the victim of a crime or the subject of a non-criminal incident
Uses the Incident Reporting Guide to determine the proper primary and secondary classification of criminal and non-criminal reports
Uses the Police Computer Aided Dispatch (PCAD) system to create a computerized event of non-emergency incidents so a Records Division (RD) number can be assigned
Enters motor vehicle thefts or stolen vehicle parts into Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS)
Mails Victim Information Notices (VINs) for all completed reports
Relays information regarding incidents to citizens, other communications operators, department officials, or other agencies, as required
Switchboard Operator
Ascension
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - Current
Complete connections between callers, departments and professionals.
Alert staff of emergency information and general announcements using PA system.
Answer calls with friendly and polite approach to engage callers and deliver exceptional customer service.
Provide answering service and physician paging for patients with medical emergencies.
Track inquiries and provides assistance for callers seeking information
Performs additional clerical duties as assigned
Manager
Michaels Sports Lounge
Chicago, IL
04.2012 - 04.2022
Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Determined marketing strategies by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.
Ensured establishment was following all food control, licensing and safety regulations.
Administrative Assistant
State Farm
Chicago, IL
07.2010 - 08.2012
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
Monitored policy changes as well as billing inquires
Managed office duties, ordered materials, organized workspaces, answered emails and made phone calls.
Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
De La Salle
Chicago, IL
06.2009
Skills
Call transfers
Message documentation
Multi-line phone systems
Emergency responder skills
Switchboard operations
Medical terminology
Sensitive material handling
Advanced MS Office Suite knowledge
Administrative operations
Knowledge of police procedures
Incident documentation
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Police Communications Operator
Office of Emergency Management and Communications
10.2023 - Current
Switchboard Operator
Ascension
04.2022 - Current
Manager
Michaels Sports Lounge
04.2012 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant
State Farm
07.2010 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
De La Salle
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