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Karen Obey

Haverhill ,MA

Summary

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

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Operations Specialist

Waste Management
10.2004 - Current
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • 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.
  • Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.

Dispatcher

Waste Management
10.2004 - Current
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 30 fleet vehicles.
  • Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts.
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 50 daily calls.
  • Minimized cost of operations by optimizing routes for drivers to align with budget.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
  • Monitored vehicle locations to coordinate timely arrivals.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
  • Monitored and tracked dispatch communication systems.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution.
  • Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
  • Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
  • Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.

Education

No Degree - Physical Therapy / Biology

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Skills

  • Leadership Abilities
  • Customer Relations
  • Safety Oversight
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Compliance Management
  • Operations Management
  • Logistics Oversight
  • Staff Supervision
  • Delegation
  • Team Training

Timeline

Sr. Operations Specialist

Waste Management
10.2004 - Current

Dispatcher

Waste Management
10.2004 - Current

No Degree - Physical Therapy / Biology

Salem State University
Karen Obey