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Kristy Baur

Branford,CT

Summary

Detail oriented Police Dispatcher bringing six years of experience prioritizing emergency calls to dispatch appropriate services. Calm, compassionate and driven professional with knowledge of multi-line telephone systems and basic office equipment. Skillful in handling high-tension, emergency situations while accurately obtaining information to relay to officers. In-depth experience with daily clerical work and data entry.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Dispatcher

Guilford Police Department
02.2017 - Current
  • Receives 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatches calls to appropriate officers on duty.
  • Interviews callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Uses CAD software to enter pertinent information for responding officers. Entries are later used to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
  • Responsible for multitasking by operating and utilizing the radio and phone systems simultaneously.
  • Applies interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Follows proper policy and procedure implemented by administration to achieve job tasks.
  • Supports law enforcement officers in obtaining and gathering pertinent information from various law enforcement data bases for cases.
  • Uses great customer service skills to assist members of the public.

Private Insurance Biller

Hunter's Ambulance Service
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • Responsible for answering calls from patients that may vary in nature. Calls included but not limited to assistance with bills, questions about insurance, or assistance with making payments.
  • Followed up with appropriate parties to obtain prompt payments.
  • Kept all patient information secure and confidential.
  • Determined proper codes for medical records and patient services.
  • Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service, developing and maintaining client relationships.
  • Responded to customer concerns and questions on daily basis.

Customer Care Representative

Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Responded to customer needs through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Assisted a large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Navigated multiple computer systems and applications to find information to provide customer.
  • Logged call information and solutions provided into internal database.
  • Educated customers about billing, payment processing, claim processing and health care plan information.

Education

No Degree - Undecided

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
08.2014

Skills

  • Public Safety Awareness
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Interviewing
  • Records Maintenance
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Confidentiality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Telephone Etiquette

Timeline

Police Dispatcher

Guilford Police Department
02.2017 - Current

Private Insurance Biller

Hunter's Ambulance Service
09.2015 - 02.2017

Customer Care Representative

Anthem Blue Cross And Blue Shield
08.2014 - 09.2015

No Degree - Undecided

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts - Music Industry

University of New Haven
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