I am an experienced 911 Communications Operator and customer service professional, who maintains a high comfort level working with the public, performing all essential duties without supervision, dealing with high stress situations, multi-tasking, being detail oriented, and taking on a leadership role. I am seeking to expand my growth and knowledge in a diverse and challenging environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunicator
City of Evanston
04.2025 - Current
Answers and dispatches emergency 911 and non emergency police, fire, and EMS calls via Tyler CAD system
Enters, modifies, and clears stolen vehicles, warrants, missing persons, firearms, etc into LEADS and NCIC
Informs and updates first responses about potential hazard/safety issues when responding to emergency calls
Communicates with surrounding agencies regarding critical or ongoing incidents that may affect their jurisdictions
Provides EMD instructions over the phone prior to EMS units arriving on scene
Police Dispatcher
Village Of Northbrook
07.2022 - 09.2024
Answering all 911, non emergency, internal, and TTY/TDD phone lines for Northbrook via Callworks phone system
Entering, prioritizing, and dispatching police calls for service through Spillman CAD system and Starcom radio system, using Motorola equipment
Connecting all EMS and fire calls to the appropriate agency, while notifying other relevant agencies of any situations that may require police assistance
Using RapidSOS, ANI/ALI, and ping information to assist, verify, and review provided call for service information
Monitoring radio traffic transmitted by other jurisdictions such as Deerfield, Wheeling, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Morton Grove, Niles, Glenview, Wilmette, APERN, and Illinois State Police / Chicago Priority for high priority incidents and assistance requests
Running queries in LEADS 3.0 database for driver's licenses, license plates, firearms, criminal histories, and other requests
Using CLEAR Thomson Reuters to assist officers and detectives with information that may not be available in LEADS/NCIC
Entering and processing warrants, stolen vehicles, hit requests, missing persons, stolen firearms, and other articles in LEADS 3.0
Performing matron prisoner searches as needed
Performing regular prisoner checks and maintaining a log of interactions with prisoners
Completing paperwork for bond receipts and administrative tows
Entering a synopsis of each shift's priority incidents into a daily bulletin for the oncoming shift
Using Everbridge system to notify Northbrook citizens of road closures, snow route parking, and other hazards, as well as to page out requests such as NORTAF and MCAT for major incidents
Monitoring LPR/Flock Hit camera systems for suspicious vehicles entering Northbrook and surrounding jurisdictions
Communications Operator
Village Of Skokie
06.2021 - 06.2022
Answered all phone lines which included 911 emergency, non emergency, TTY/TDD, and internal calls for Skokie and Lincolnwood using Callworks phone system
Accurately entered police, fire, and EMS calls for service into OneSolution CAD system in an efficient, time sensitive manner
Used RapidSOS, ANI/ALI, and ping information to assist, verify, and review provided call for service information
Prioritized and dispatched all police, fire, and EMS calls for Skokie and Lincolnwood in a thorough and time sensitive manner using Starcom radio system and Motorola radio equipment
Monitored radio traffic transmitted by other jurisdictions such as Evanston, Morton Grove, Niles, Chicago, Wilmette, Glenview, APERN, and Illinois State Police/Chicago Priority for high priority incidents and assistance requests
Monitored and completed tasks for fire, trouble, burglar, supervisory, and other alarms in Keltron system
Monitored all MABAS Division 3 fire and EMS calls, and dispatched units for mutual aid assistance in other towns
Ran queries in LEADS 3.0 database for driver's licenses, license plates, firearms, criminal histories, and other requests
Entered and processed warrants, stolen vehicles, hit requests, missing persons, stolen firearms, and other articles in LEADS 3.0
Provided Emergency Medical Dispatch Instructions for EMS calls using The International Academy Medical Priority Dispatch System
911 Telecommunicator
NORCOMM Public Safety Communications
11.2020 - 06.2021
Answered all phone lines which included emergency, non-emergency, TTY/TDD, administrative, and internal calls through the Zetron Max phone system
Entered calls for service for 6 police agencies and 9 fire agencies, including unincorporated areas in CIS CAD system
Used system maps and ANI/ALI to verify, review, and assist with call for service entries
Routed calls to police, fire, and EMS dispatch to meet individual call needs
Transmitted call information to other dispatchers and first responders through the radio and CAD system
Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests
Ran driver's licenses, license plates, articles, firearms, criminal history, and other queries in LEADS 2000
Entered warrants, sex offender registrations, stolen vehicles, missing persons, gang members, hit confirmation requests, and other articles into LEADS 2000
Provided EMD instructions for EMS calls over the phone using The International Academy Medical Priority Dispatch System
Store Consultant
Fedex Office
07.2017 - 08.2020
Consulted with customers regarding personal and business projects
Modified, printed, prepared, and/or outsourced materials such as copies, business cards, posters, banners, canvases, and more
Packed and processed customer shipments for Fedex Ground and Fedex Express services
Assisted customers with usage of self service equipment
Multi-tasked by answering phone calls, responding to emails, processing online orders, and assisting customers at store counters and self service equipment simultaneously
Trained new team members
Provided shift coverage at other Fedex Office locations when necessary
Managed daily financial paperwork
Received Beacon Letter Award from CEO of Fedex Office for outstanding customer service
Maintained cleanliness of store and ensured retail products were priced properly, and that retail shelves were organized correctly
Sales Associate
Macy's
05.2016 - 07.2017
Consulted with customers regarding desired shoe styles, sizes, colors, brands, and comfort levels
Informed all customers of current sales promotions, deals, coupons, and Macy's credit card sign-up incentives
Ordered shoes from online system for customers if desired size, brand, style, or color was not in stock
Prepared and processed morning shipments for Macy's.com
Conducted audits of sales floor
Maintained cleanliness of sales floor and stockroom
Housekeeper
Comfort Inn
03.2014 - 02.2016
Cleaned hotel rooms, entrances, lobby, and pool area
Washed and folded laundry for linen closets
Ensured that linen closets were stocked, cleaned, and organized
Trained new housekeepers
Tutor
Colby Community College
08.2014 - 12.2015
Tutored college students subjects such as English, Psychology, Sociology, Government, and digital project creation for classes
Assisted students with technical issues in the library's computer lab
Maintained cleanliness of library
Assisted other library staff with small projects and crafts