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Cindy Morgan

Summary

Committed professional with a solid history of accomplishment in helping people handle emotionally-charged, life-threatening and dangerous situations. Knowledgeable about dispatch procedures and policies. Successful at keeping callers calm and gathering required information to support police and other first responder actions. Reads maps, understands tracking information and provides timely updates to field personnel. Dedicated 911 Dispatcher offering 22 years of related experience. Familiar with managing emotions and staying clear-headed under pressure. Extensive training in Dispatch procedures and law enforcement protocols. Attentive telecommunications professional with training and experience to handle stressful situations. Organized and thorough in documenting calls. Helps first responders coordinate emergency actions and support local community. Certified Public Safety Dispatcher offers demonstrated communication and multitasking abilities. Knowledgeable about documentation and dispatching systems. Works great under pressure and remains calm during emergencies. 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.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

911 Dispatcher

CHP
01.2000 - 12.2022
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
  • Developed and delivered emergency response plans to improve attendance timeframes.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
  • Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
  • Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
  • Reduced risks and emergency response issues by observing public safety field units.
  • Developed training manual for trainers to use when training new dispatchers.

Owner/Operator

Stick Figure Salsa
02.2009 - 01.2015
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
  • Founded and managed Salsa business, growing revenue to $40,000 in first year.
  • Managed budget, collaborating with others to eliminate redundancies.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Introduced new methods, products, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

911 Dispatcher

Indio Police Department
03.1997 - 12.2000
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Developed and delivered emergency response plans to improve attendance timeframes.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
  • Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
  • Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
  • Reduced risks and emergency response issues by observing public safety field units.
  • Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.

Temp Worker

Palm Desert Temporary Services
01.1992 - 02.1997
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available.
  • Handled customer inquiries courteously and professionally to enhance satisfaction.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Worked in a variety of temporary positions from clerical, hospitality, traffic management, supermarket product evaluations, concierge, personal shopper, tour/visitor entertainment company scheduler, assistant to photographer, front desk, check-in for events, event coordinator, product demonstration.

Bookkeeper

Sunrise Company
10.1987 - 02.1997
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Identified accounting errors when cross-referencing documents and database information.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through transaction monitoring and management.
  • Analyzed financial data to assist in budget creation and forecasting.
  • Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money.
  • Developed and implemented procedures to improve accounting efficiency.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Front Desk Agent

Hyatt Hotels Corp
04.1985 - 01.1992
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment, and shopping activities.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, email, or phone.
  • Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
  • Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
  • Liaised with housekeeping staff to verify service and maintenance of hotel standards.
  • Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.

Front Desk Agent

Handlery Hotel San Diego
05.1981 - 04.1985
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
  • Issued room keys to guests upon check-in and answered questions regarding proper use.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment, and shopping activities.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Responded swiftly to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, email, or phone.
  • Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
  • Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
  • Liaised with housekeeping staff to verify service and maintenance of hotel standards.
  • Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.

Education

General Studies

College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA

Business Administration

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
1982

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management

Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT
06.1979

High School Diploma -

Indio High School
Indio, CA
06.1977

Skills

  • Reference Assistance
  • Special Requests
  • Emergency Call Routing
  • Efficient Service
  • National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
  • Dispatcher Monitoring
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Information Intake
  • Data Entry
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Information Documentation
  • Crisis Management
  • Traffic Stops
  • Equipment Dispatch
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Computer-Aided Dispatching
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Verbatim Transcription
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Computer-Based Dispatch Systems
  • Customer Experience
  • Quality Assurance Requirements
  • Police Department Procedures
  • Weather Watching
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Requests
  • Map Reading Skills
  • Information Mapping
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Basic Life Support Knowledge
  • Prioritizing Effectively
  • Dispatch First Responders
  • Secure Sensitive Information
  • Document Calls
  • Complete Official Forms
  • Unit Dispatch
  • Teletype Networks
  • Assess Needs
  • Information Archiving and Retrieval

Accomplishments

Five years into my career with CHP I became a trainer for new dispatchers. Then added Trainer for Trainers to my list of accomplishments conducting classes for trainers as well as all dispatchers on a quarterly basis. Developed a manual for trainers to assist all trainers being on the "same page" with information the new dispatchers received. Throughout my dispatch career, customer service jobs, and hospitality jobs I consistently received high marks for my professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency to the job requirements, co-workers, and the public.

Additional Information

Over my years of job experience I also was called upon in many jobs to coordinate company parties and travel plan for executives. I have been on every high school reunion committee since 1987 coordinating venues, vendors, fund-raising, creating classmate list and kept current on addresses over the years, collected entry monies and securely deposited funds in a timely manner as well as all things relative to a successful reunion parties. I have been a trainer in the hotel industry as well as law enforcement which included creating training materials for different classes (in both industries) as well as a training manual for law enforcement dispatch trainers.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Stick Figure Salsa
02.2009 - 01.2015

911 Dispatcher

CHP
01.2000 - 12.2022

911 Dispatcher

Indio Police Department
03.1997 - 12.2000

Temp Worker

Palm Desert Temporary Services
01.1992 - 02.1997

Bookkeeper

Sunrise Company
10.1987 - 02.1997

Front Desk Agent

Hyatt Hotels Corp
04.1985 - 01.1992

Front Desk Agent

Handlery Hotel San Diego
05.1981 - 04.1985

General Studies

College of The Desert

Business Administration

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management

Manchester Community College

High School Diploma -

Indio High School
Cindy Morgan