Karen Sabaska
Chippewa Falls,WI
Summary
Sharp Dispatcher with strong background in logistics and transportation management. Adept at delivering exceptional customer service with knack for making quick decisions. Strategic and committed to keeping safety as highest priority.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Laborer
Park Construction
06.2020 - Current
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Assisted in completion of projects on time by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Driver
Bituminous Roadways
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Transported construction materials worksite and removed excess materials from site.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Driver
Swoboda Construction
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Transported construction materials to the worksite and removed excess materials from the site.
Warehouse Shipping Clerk
EC Grow
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Expedited order fulfillment, using advanced organizational skills to prioritize high-priority shipments efficiently.
- Upgraded existing filing systems, creating an easily accessible repository of essential documentation related to all aspects of warehouse shipping activities.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work environment that promoted collaboration and productivity among team members.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, contributing to a safer and more efficient warehouse environment for all staff members involved in shipping operations.
Bartender/Server
Connell's II At The Airport
04.1990 - 08.2014
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Extended Coverage Dispatcher
Marten Transport
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 80-150 fleet vehicles.
- Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain seamless workflow during shift changes.
Dispatche
Lake Hallie Transport
10.2007 - 09.2010
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 6 fleet vehicles. Transported construction materials to t worksite and removed excess materials from site. Prepared billing invoices, payroll, negotiated freight rates, fuel tax calculations, load scheduling and log audits.
Dispatcher
Midwest Motors LLC
04.2001 - 11.2007
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 1 fleet vehicles.
- Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
- Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
- Streamlined dispatch process by organizing resources and routes, optimizing response efforts.
- Processed invoices and payments for dispatched orders to provide proof of transaction.
Education
No Degree - General Education
UW Stout & UW Eau Claire
Menomonie, WISkills
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Worksite safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Recordkeeping abilities
- Safety Monitoring
- Supply Coordination
- Warehouse operations knowledge
- OSHA Regulations
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Dependable
Timeline
Construction Laborer
Park Construction
06.2020 - Current
Driver
Bituminous Roadways
05.2018 - 05.2020
Driver
Swoboda Construction
07.2016 - 04.2018
Warehouse Shipping Clerk
EC Grow
09.2014 - 04.2018
Extended Coverage Dispatcher
Marten Transport
05.2012 - 04.2014
Dispatche
Lake Hallie Transport
10.2007 - 09.2010
Dispatcher
Midwest Motors LLC
04.2001 - 11.2007
Bartender/Server
Connell's II At The Airport
04.1990 - 08.2014
No Degree - General Education
UW Stout & UW Eau Claire
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