Dedicated and results-oriented dispatcher with a strong background in training and team supervision. Known for enhancing operational procedures and fostering a collaborative environment to improve service quality.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispatcher, Office Manager, Trainer, Fleet Service
My & Rita Taxi - Fine Taxi Service
Tulsa, Oklahoma
03.1989 - 06.2020
Managed incoming calls and routed them to relevant staff.
Maintained organized filing systems for easy document retrieval.
Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for management meetings.
Scheduled appointments and coordinated meeting logistics to enhance staff productivity.
Monitored office supply levels and initiated orders to maintain operational efficiency.
Oversaw fleet operations to ensure efficient vehicle use and maintenance.
Supported team by providing administrative assistance on various projects.
Greeted customers and visitors in a professional manner.
Answered incoming calls and routed to appropriate personnel.
Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email promptly and courteously.
Assisting Care Teams with clients with disabilities.
Coordinated taxi dispatching to optimize driver routes and passenger pickups.
Communicated effectively with drivers to ensure timely service delivery.
Monitored traffic conditions to adjust routes and minimize delays.
Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism.
Scheduled vehicle maintenance to ensure fleet readiness and safety.
Trained new dispatchers on procedures and software usage effectively.
Collaborated with management to improve operational efficiency and service quality.
Managed large volume of phone calls while ensuring accurate data entry to support seamless communication.
Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
Resolved customer complaints related to service issues or delays.
Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities regularly based on caller needs.
Coordinated with other dispatchers to ensure efficient delivery schedules were met.
Supervised driver dispatching, route planning, and vehicle tracking for driving team.
Reviewed routes, daily traffic and weather conditions to adjust plans, meeting daily requirements, and service needs.
Provided timely updates to customers regarding their orders or requests.
Maintained logs of all incoming calls and assigned tasks.
Received and dispatched calls for emergency services.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Participated in team meetings discussing changes in procedures or processes.
Verified driver credentials prior to assigning them a route or task.
Created daily reports detailing response times, call volumes, and other pertinent information.
Trained employees on triaging and dispatching procedures to properly handle daily calls.
Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication between personnel in the field and dispatch office.
Responded immediately to emergencies by initiating outbound calls to police agencies and emergency contacts.
Interacted with local law enforcement agencies when responding to incidents in progress.
Conducted regular training sessions for new hires on proper protocols for handling emergency situations.
Prepared daily work and run schedules.
Advised personnel about accidents, weather conditions or other hazards.
Set schedules, implemented new policies, and worked with managers to optimize operational procedures and establish clear objectives.
Determined types or amounts of equipment, vehicles or personnel to meet work orders or specifications.
Managed daily office operations for a busy taxi service.
Coordinated schedules for drivers and vehicles efficiently.
Oversaw customer service interactions to ensure satisfaction.
Trained new staff on operational policies and software systems.
Handled vendor communications to secure necessary supplies.
Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
Implemented and maintained company protocols to facilitate smooth daily activities.
Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
Reviewed reports on employee attendance, productivity and effectiveness to evaluate performance.
Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
Collaborated with management to align training programs with company goals.
Engaged staff in role-playing scenarios to improve conflict resolution skills.
Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
Coordinated recruitment and placement of training program participants.
Negotiated contracts with clients for desired training outcomes, fees or expenses.
Operation of office while Administrative personnel was out of office or out of country sometimes for weeks.
Practicum Student, Substance Abuse Tech
12 & 12 Drug Rehabilitation
Tulsa, Oklahoma
02.2015 - 08.2018
Assisted clients in daily recovery activities and group therapy sessions.
Collaborated with staff to develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
Maintained accurate client records and documentation for progress tracking