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Gloria Wallace

Dallas,TX

Summary

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
  • Completion of hours required for master's
  • Switchboard Operator
  • Clients assessment, intake, discharge, detox, insurance billing
  • Working with courts, parole officers
  • Disciplinary Team Decisions

Customer Service/Force Management Representative

AT&T Singular Mobile Services
Tulsa, OK
08.2000 - 05.2005
  • Facilitated communication between management and staff, enhancing service efficiency.
  • Implemented policies to enhance
  • customer satisfaction and service quality
  • standards.
  • Coordinated team meetings to address operational challenges and propose actionable solutions.
  • Developed training materials for new employees focused on company procedures.
  • Prepared hourly reports to monitor scheduling efficiency. in force management of schedules including assisting in calls in queue.
  • Retention of dissatisfied customers, billing arrangements & disconnected phone service due to unpaid bills, daily reports
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and knowledge sharing.

Payroll, Data Entry Spreadsheets, operating system Sabra, Access, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Customer Service Representative/Spervisor

TCIM Telemarketing
Tulsa, OK
12.2000 - 08.2002
  • Supervised customer service team, ensuring quality and efficiency in all interactions.
  • Trained new representatives on company policies and customer engagement techniques.
  • Handled escalated customer issues, providing effective solutions and support.
  • Monitored call center performance metrics to identify training needs and improvements.
  • Developed scheduling plans to optimize workforce availability during peak hours.

Customer Service Representative

Southwestern Bell Telephone
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.1976 - 03.1989
  • Answering phone call for customers in need of phone numbers & address information.
  • Updated phone records of available phone numbers.
  • Data reporting reports daily update reports

Education

Master of Science - Addiction Counseling

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
07.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2010 - 07.2014

Business Administration And Management

Dragon School of Business
Tulsa, OK
03.1989 - 08.1989

Accounting

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
05.1982 - 08.1982

Business Administration

Rogers State University
Claremore, OK
08.1976 - 05.1977

Claremore High School
Claremore , OK

Some College (No Degree) - Doctoral Studies Industrial

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Dispatch coordination
  • Route optimization
  • Emergency response
  • Fleet management
  • Scheduling efficiency
  • Operational procedures
  • Data entry
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Customer relationship management

Affiliations

  • Pastors Assistant
  • Church Secretary
  • Church Bus Driver
  • Minster
  • Masonic Lodge/Easter Star/ Secretary/ Queen of the South

Timeline

Practicum Student, Substance Abuse Tech

12 & 12 Drug Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Addiction Counseling

Grand Canyon University
07.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Studies

Grand Canyon University
05.2010 - 07.2014

Customer Service Representative/Spervisor

TCIM Telemarketing
12.2000 - 08.2002

Customer Service/Force Management Representative

AT&T Singular Mobile Services
08.2000 - 05.2005

Dispatcher, Office Manager, Trainer, Fleet Service

My & Rita Taxi - Fine Taxi Service
03.1989 - 06.2020

Business Administration And Management

Dragon School of Business
03.1989 - 08.1989

Accounting

Tulsa Community College
05.1982 - 08.1982

Customer Service Representative

Southwestern Bell Telephone
08.1976 - 03.1989

Business Administration

Rogers State University
08.1976 - 05.1977

Claremore High School

Some College (No Degree) - Doctoral Studies Industrial

Grand Canyon University
Gloria Wallace