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Laura O’Neil

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecommunicator

NC State Highway Patrol
01.2024 - Current
  • Received and documented emergency calls for service from the public, providing callers with necessary information and assistance.
  • Dispatched police officers to calls for service in a timely manner, utilizing knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries and radio protocol.
  • Maintained communication with field units by providing them with up-to-date information on incidents they were responding to or investigating.
  • Utilized computer aided dispatch software to enter data into the database in order to create incident reports.
  • Responded quickly and accurately to requests for assistance from other agencies during emergencies or disasters.
  • Gathered essential information from callers such as name, location, nature of the problem, while remaining calm under pressure.

Bus Driver

Transdev, Inc
08.2023 - Current
  • Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
  • Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
  • Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
  • Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
  • Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
  • Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.

Attendance Specialist

Seattle Public Schools – Lincoln High School
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated with school administrators to ensure accurate attendance records and absenteeism reports.
  • Analyzed student data to identify patterns of absences, tardiness, and early dismissals.
  • Verified attendance records for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Monitored student attendance by tracking daily sign-ins and sign-outs.
  • Conducted meetings with students, parents, guardians, and faculty members to discuss attendance issues.
  • Provided guidance to teachers regarding attendance policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with school staff members on strategies for improving student attendance rates.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from parents and guardians concerning their child's attendance status.

Driver License Examiner

Division of Motor Vehicles
11.2017 - 08.2021
  • Performed license examinations and assessments according to state regulations.
  • Conducted vision screenings for applicants seeking a driver's license.
  • Verified applicant's identity documents, such as birth certificates and Social Security cards.
  • Reviewed applications and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy of information provided.
  • Administered written tests to assess knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
  • Provided instruction on proper completion of application forms.
  • Evaluated applicant's physical ability to operate a motor vehicle safely by conducting road tests.
  • Issued or denied licenses based on the results of examinations conducted in accordance with state regulations.
  • Processed payments for fees associated with various licensing services provided by the agency.

Bus Driver

Transdev, Inc.
07.2017 - 03.2019
  • Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
  • Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
  • Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
  • Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
  • Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
  • Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.

Receptionist

Waltonwood Assisted Living
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Monitored security cameras in the lobby area to ensure safety of employees and guests.

Teller/Cashier

Brinks, Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
  • Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
  • Researched discrepancies between actual cash amounts and records of transactions for accuracy.
  • Handled large volumes of currency quickly and accurately with minimal errors.
  • Adhered strictly to all security procedures related to handling money at the teller window.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.

Captain

New York City – Department of Corrections
03.2004 - 12.2015

Captain

  • Ensuring adequate staffing daily
  • Conducted Roll Call/Attendance, which included reading daily memorandums, detailing events of the previous tour, and orders from Wardens and Chiefs
  • Ensured that all officers were properly attired, had all the necessary equipment to perform all required duties, and assigned officers to their daily posts
  • Alert all supervisors by reporting the incidents, the involved personnel, and inmates, and if any medical attention was necessary, during unusual incidents

Correction Officer

  • ensured the care custody, and control of inmates within dormitory areas;
  • maintained an accurate count of the inmates during the shift when services were provided for recreation, medication, and work.

Education

Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology -

DeVry University
12.2022

Obtained Commercial Drivers License -

Prime, Inc
06.2017

Pursued Bachelors Degree -

New York University
12.2000

Obtained Associates Degree in Secretarial Science -

Taylor Business Institute
10.1992

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Typing (75-80 wpm)
  • Filing
  • Inbound Customer Service
  • Information Gathering
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Emergency Assessment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Map reading abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Database Queries
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills
  • Information Gathering and Relay
  • Crisis Management
  • Computer-based dispatch systems
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Decision-Making
  • Information documentation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Telecommunicator

NC State Highway Patrol
01.2024 - Current

Bus Driver

Transdev, Inc
08.2023 - Current

Attendance Specialist

Seattle Public Schools – Lincoln High School
08.2021 - 07.2023

Driver License Examiner

Division of Motor Vehicles
11.2017 - 08.2021

Bus Driver

Transdev, Inc.
07.2017 - 03.2019

Receptionist

Waltonwood Assisted Living
10.2016 - 02.2018

Teller/Cashier

Brinks, Inc.
02.2016 - 04.2017

Captain

New York City – Department of Corrections
03.2004 - 12.2015

Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology -

DeVry University

Obtained Commercial Drivers License -

Prime, Inc

Pursued Bachelors Degree -

New York University

Obtained Associates Degree in Secretarial Science -

Taylor Business Institute
Laura O’Neil