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Christine  Rivera

Christine Rivera

Holbrook,NY

Summary

Diligent Radio operator with 15 years of experience operating and maintaining communication equipment. Offering unmatched observational and analytical skills as well as demonstrated technical troubleshooting proficiency. Experienced Supervisor/Operator adept at learning new roles quickly and adapting to changing demands. Trains and mentors new team members on production operations, equipment care and tool use. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Christine Rivera, Supervisor/Radio Operator

Air Traffic Control
01.2008 - Current
  • Speaks to trans-atlantic air traffic while en-route to destinations.
  • Provides communications from ground to air for air traffic control.
  • Executes clearances such as altitude changes, routings, weather deviations, medical assistance and emergency situations while aircraft is in air.
  • Connects flights with phone patches. While in air/enroute, are then able to speak to their dispatchers when needed.
  • Works with HF frequencies as well as VHF frequencies.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of messages transmitted and received.
  • Handles high stress situations calmly and professionally.
  • Team player but can also work alone.
  • Easily able to adapt to immediate changes due to uncertainty of stress on a shift.
  • Currently manages shifts between five to twelve people directing them on how to handle their traffic flow.
  • Traffic distribution and best way to handle it safely but also in a fast paced environment.
  • Assists Air Traffic Control with their procedures and policies.
  • Fast decision making in stressful situations/environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of messages transmitted and received.
  • Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and dispatch emergency response personnel or equipment.
  • Managed and optimized contact with other locations and personnel conducting field operations to facilitate open and clear communication.
  • Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and dispatch emergency response personnel or equipment.
  • Observed weather and routing closures, issuing updated and cautionary communications to affected personnel.

TRAINING

  • Has trained numerous radio operators with 100% success rate.
  • Educated new employees on procedures, how to stay organized, remain calm during all situations.
  • Motivated trainees by sharing similar experiences and how to achieve our goals.
  • Executed on the job training with twelve employees in two years at all phases.
  • Supported, guided, and mentored trainees when needed.
  • Explained to new trainees importance of traffic distribution, remaining calm at all times, and staying organized.
  • Organized and delivered training sessions for new product content and technological advancements.
  • Assisted trainees even during off time via text or phone call about work related issues to guarantee success.
  • Held meetings with upper management and discussed new ways to assist the trainees better.

Supervisor

Kohls
08.2006 - 01.2008
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Applied all training techniques to help trainees pass.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction

Education

Associate of Arts -

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
02.2008

Skills

  • Leadership Organization
  • Problem solving/Critical thinking People skills
  • Computer proficiency, excellent oral and written skills
  • Exemplary customer service
  • Poised and composed in all situations
  • Professional Working Proficiency
  • Strong Organization
  • Weather Reporting
  • Field Operations
  • Cryptographic Codes
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Business Correspondence
  • Type 90 WPM via reading or audio verbatim

Timeline

Christine Rivera, Supervisor/Radio Operator

Air Traffic Control
01.2008 - Current

Supervisor

Kohls
08.2006 - 01.2008

Associate of Arts -

Suffolk County Community College
Christine Rivera