Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Additional Information
Key Qualifications
Awards

Bonnie Owens

Lake County 911
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Experienced emergency dispatcher with over 15 years in high-pressure settings, skilled in crisis management and communication. Coordinated responses for police, fire, and EMS units while ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective client interactions. Seeking to apply expertise in a Parole Officer role to enhance rehabilitation and community safety initiatives.

Work History

Emergency 911 Dispatcher

2 Years 5 Months
Lake County 911 | 03.2024 - Current
  • Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls promptly and professionally.
  • Obtain essential details such as location, nature of emergency, and caller identity.
  • Evaluated situations to determine appropriate response levels, facilitating effective resource deployment and enhancing public safety.
  • Dispatch police, fire, and EMS units according to established procedures.
  • Instructed callers on pre-arrival procedures such as CPR and safety steps.
  • Maintained accurate, detailed records of calls and unit activity in computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems, supporting operational efficiency and accountability.
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with field units via radio or computer.
  • Maintained oversight of emergency personnel to ensure effective response.

Customer Service Representative

8 Months
Kwik Star | 09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Checked out customers on cash register in fast-paced work environment, ensuring efficient transactions
  • Maintained in-store food program, promoting fresh offerings and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain a clean and inviting store
  • Stocked products and shelves, enhancing product availability and store organization
  • Ensured product freshness by checking store shelves for expired items

Customer Service Representative

4 Years 11 Months
Actegy health | 05.2019 - 04.2024
  • Managed customer accounts to ensure satisfaction and retention
  • Help customers via live chat
  • Work in an inbound call center
  • Assisted customers via live chat to resolve inquiries and enhance experience
  • Manages customer accounts
  • Worked in an inbound call center assisting customers with inquiries
  • Troubleshot applications to resolve issues and improve user functionality

TCR senior

1 Year 5 Months
Wisconsin department of transportation | 09.2017 - 02.2019
  • Identified and analyzed vehicle title and ownership documents in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Process vehicle titles in accordance with state guidelines.
  • Research missing and/or incorrect title paperwork and determine proper resolve in a timely manner.
  • Researched missing or incorrect title paperwork and resolved issues promptly.
  • Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
  • Established and nurtured professional relationships with dealers and buyers.
  • Maintain title bin filing as necessary.
  • Completed additional responsibilities to support team operations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Advocate Patient Contact Center Agent

1 Year 8 Months
Kelly Services | 12.2014 - 08.2016
  • Answer all incoming calls and other contact methods with the standard professional department greeting and follow appropriate scripts.
  • Provided prompt assistance to Advocate patients across various services, enhancing patient satisfaction.
  • Carefully screens calls and contacts to ensure appropriate handling of appointment requests for providers in various specialties.
  • Verified insurance coverage electronically to facilitate smooth patient appointment scheduling.
  • Consistently updates patient records in IDX to ensure accurate demographics are on file.
  • Accurately document all calls and contacts in the IDX system.
  • Paged providers to facilitate timely communication with staff and patients.

Universal Sales Representative

6 Years 10 Months
Frontier Communications | 08.2007 - 06.2014
  • Assisted customers through inbound/outbound calls, setting up new accounts to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Researched and resolved customer disputes to improve service quality
  • Facilitated sales of diverse investment products to meet sales goals of different kinds of investment products to maintain sales quota
  • Drew up contracts with customers and monitored payments to ensure compliance and timely transactions
  • Developed ongoing correspondence with clients regarding past due accounts
  • Provided technical support to assist with dysfunctions of pc equipment

Cashier

7 Months
I.C.E Theatres | 12.2006 - 07.2007
  • Took and prepared food orders in fast-paced environment to ensure timely service
  • Taking and preparing food orders in extremely fast-paced environment
  • Attempted to promote upselling on every sale
  • Assisted guests in finding the correct theatres to enhance their visit
  • Promoted upselling on every sale to enhance customer experience and increase revenue
  • Checked stock levels and refilled supplies to maintain efficient operations

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College | Eagan, MN

None

High School Diploma

Harlan Community Academy High School | Chicago

Skills

Emergency response
Conflict de-escalation
Public safety
Critical thinking
Task management
Resource deployment
Works Well Under Pressure
Active listening
Conflict resolution
Customer relations

Accomplishments

NENA Certified Center Training Officer:

experienced dispatcher trained in the art of supervising, training and evaluating entry level telecommunicators.

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid

Timeline

Emergency 911 Dispatcher

Lake County 911
03.2024 - CurrentRead More

Customer Service Representative

Kwik Star
09.2023 - 05.2024Read More

Customer Service Representative

Actegy health
05.2019 - 04.2024Read More

TCR senior

Wisconsin department of transportation
09.2017 - 02.2019Read More

Advocate Patient Contact Center Agent

Kelly Services
12.2014 - 08.2016Read More

Universal Sales Representative

Frontier Communications
08.2007 - 06.2014Read More

Cashier

I.C.E Theatres
12.2006 - 07.2007Read More

Rasmussen College

No Degree from Criminal Justice
Read More

Harlan Community Academy High School

High School Diploma
Read More

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Key Qualifications

  • Powerful telephone skills, able to establish immediate trust and confidence
  • Persistent, patient and sensitive to customers needs and apprehensions
  • Excellent listening skills and eager to learn
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Personable and well organized with the ability to work in a multi-task environment
  • Highly motivated team player and committed to professionalism

Awards

Bright Stars Award, December 2018, Nominated by my section for going above and beyond for customers as well as helping the new hires through their training to enable their success in their new position.
Bonnie Owens