Certified Training Officer, Call-Taker, and Radio Dispatcher.
Answered emergency and non-emergency calls with a calm and composed approach.
Dispatched Police, Fire, and EMS by assessing and prioritizing emergency situations using sound, independent judgment.
Consistently worked with information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
Provided calm, caring, efficient service to callers and handled challenging situations with ease.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
Co-developed and implemented a dispatch training manual, performance evaluations, and improvement strategies for new employees.
Current BCA Certification
Accessed federal and local law enforcement information databases; BCA, NCIC, CJIS, NLETS, DVS, DOC; criminal histories, driver and vehicle checks, statewide probation status, POR registry
Executed HOT FILES; queried, entered and removed wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen property, OFP, POR, DANCO
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Skilled in CIS and LETG computer aided dispatch systems.
Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Dispatch Manager
Mv Transportation Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
01.2018 - 03.2018
Managed the overall operations of the dispatch center.
Responsible for 12 direct reports and 187 indirect reports.
Ensured all policy, procedures, contractual agreements, key performance indicators, union labor laws, and safety standards were consistently met.
Administered employee evaluations, coaching's, disciples and terminations.
Attended weekly operational meetings to collaborate with staff.
Efficiently handled employee conflicts while following all company policies.
Mentored staff to build a strong, confident, empowered team.
Generated schedules and adjusted staffing throughout the day to optimize staffing, while reducing unnecessary overtime.
Improved accuracy and compliance by performing daily audits.
Completed daily pass-down reports to provide a good flow of information between all divisions.
Effectively handled customer service complaints and completed employee investigations. Oversaw safety requirements to ensure compliance with company, contract, and regulatory requirements.
Proficiently used CentrIx, Crystal, Orbital, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Operations Supervisor
Showtime Tours/Nevada Coaches
Las Vegas, NV
06.2014 - 10.2017
Managed overall operations.
Responsible for 32 direct reports and 105 indirect reports.
Interviewed applicants and selected candidates based on merit and relevance.
Conducted all aspects of onboarding for new employees.
Completed weekly payroll for direct and indirect report with UltiPro.
Generated and distributed weekly schedules for all team members.
Formulated monthly evaluation reports and held one-on-one meetings to address performance objectives, acknowledge strengths, increase confidence, and provide measurable goals.
Approved time-off requests, monitored employee attendance and FMLA.
Created and administered multi-level disciplines, coaching's, and terminations.
Performed daily and weekly audits.
Designed and implemented policy and procedure manuals and overhauled all training manuals.
Created and implemented an employee observation program, monitored random calls, provided remedial training as needed and issued commendations.
Developed a new comprehensive orientation program with a focus on company policies, acclimation with team members. motivation, and providing "a favorable first impression" to improve employee retention.
Ensured employees had the tools to succeed and the ability to safely perform at their position.
Continually led by example with passion and integrity.
Utilized competencies to build strong, confident, high performing teams.
Filled in at all positions due to staff shortages and worked alongside team members during times of heavy volume workloads.
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, Hudson, UltiPro, Teletrac, and Pay Trace.
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept
Las Vegas, NV
06.2013 - 04.2014
Complete six month dispatch training academy.
Answered emergency and non-emergency calls with a calm and composed approach.
Dispatched Police, Fire, and EMS by assessing and prioritizing emergency situations using sound, independent judgment.
Consistently worked with information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
Provided calm, caring, efficient service to callers and handled challenging situations with ease.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
BCA Certification
Accessed federal and local law enforcement information databases; BCA, NCIC, CJIS, NLETS, DVS, DOC; criminal histories, driver and vehicle checks, statewide probation status, POR registry
Executed HOT FILES; queried, entered and removed wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen property, OFP, POR, DANCO
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Efficient in CAD, Multiline phone system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Dodge County
Mantorville, MN
02.2004 - 02.2012
Certified Training Officer, Call-Taker, and Radio Dispatcher.
Answered emergency and non-emergency calls with a calm and composed approach.
Dispatched Police, Fire, and EMS by assessing and prioritizing emergency situations using sound, independent judgment.
Activated civil sirens, paged spotters, and made community notifications of severe weather.
Provided leadership and training to new employees.
Completed all Dodge County GIS locations, address, common name, and cross roads into CIS.
Consistently worked with information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
Offered calm, patient and efficient service to callers and handled challenging situations with ease.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
BCA Certification
Accessed federal and local law enforcement information databases; BCA, NCIC, CJIS, NLETS, DVS, DOC; criminal histories, driver and vehicle checks, statewide probation status, POR registry
Executed HOT FILES; queried, entered and removed wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen property, OFP, POR, DANCO
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Skilled in CIS computer aided dispatch systems.
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Olmsted County/Rochester Police Department
Rochester, MN
02.1995 - 10.2003
Certified Training Officer, Classroom Instructor, Call-Taker, and Radio Dispatcher.
Answered emergency and non-emergency calls with a calm and composed approach.
Dispatched Police, Fire, and EMS by assessing and prioritizing emergency situations using sound, independent judgment.
Consistently worked with information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
Provided calm, caring, efficient service to callers and handled challenging situations with ease.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.
Instructed in-house training classes to provide quality training without departmental costs.
Co-developed and implemented a dispatch training manual, performance evaluations, and improvement strategies for new employees.
Performed daily, weekly, and monthly performance evaluations of new employee's, and remedial training as needed.
Current BCA Certification
Accessed federal and local law enforcement information databases; BCA, NCIC, CJIS, NLETS, DVS, DOC; criminal histories, driver and vehicle checks, statewide probation status, POR registry
Executed HOT FILES; queried, entered and removed wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen property, OFP, POR, DANCO
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Skilled in computer aided dispatch
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Mower County
Austin, MN
08.1989 - 02.1995
Training Officer, Call-Taker, and Radio Dispatcher.
Answered emergency and non-emergency calls with a calm and composed approach.
Dispatched Police, Fire, and EMS by assessing and prioritizing emergency situations using sound, independent judgment.
Provide pre-arrival medical instruction.
Activated civil sirens, paged spotters, and made community notifications of severe weather.
Typed officer reports and completed interview transcriptions.
Proficiently utilized a multi-line phone system, TTY/TTD, and ATM Mapping system.
Consistently worked with information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
Provided calm, caring, efficient service to callers and handled challenging situations with ease.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines
BCA Certification
Accessed federal and local law enforcement information databases; BCA, NCIC, CJIS, NLETS, criminal histories, driver and vehicle checks
Executed HOT FILES; queried, entered and removed wanted persons, missing persons, stolen vehicles, stolen property.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certificate - Legal Secretary - Criminal, Business And Civil Law
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
06.1989
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Austin, MN
02.1985
Skills
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher - 26 years
BCA Certified - 26 years
CTO/Training Officer - 22 years
Computer-aided dispatching - 21 years
CIS - 9 Years
Dispatcher Supervisor/Manager - 4 years
Timeline
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Mower County
03.2018 - Current
Dispatch Manager
Mv Transportation Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2018
Operations Supervisor
Showtime Tours/Nevada Coaches
06.2014 - 10.2017
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept
06.2013 - 04.2014
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Dodge County
02.2004 - 02.2012
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Olmsted County/Rochester Police Department
02.1995 - 10.2003
911 Operator/Police Dispatcher
Mower County
08.1989 - 02.1995
Certificate - Legal Secretary - Criminal, Business And Civil Law