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Leah Paisley

Garfield,NJ

Summary

Calm 911 Dispatcher comfortable handling crisis management scenarios and dealing with overwhelmed callers. Experienced receiving, logging, and prioritizing incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Enthusiastic team player dedicated to providing therapeutic approach to deescalate problems and maintaining high standards of excellence and positive work atmosphere. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Records Support Technician

Garfield Police Department
06.2024 - Current

Bail - Get the bail from the front desk. Send the bail and a bail receipt to the Garfield Municipal Court with the itemized bail list on it and have the court sign for the receipt.

Daily Work – Court gets Motor Vehicle Summons, Warrants, Summons, and Short Form Complaints. Make a list of the Warrant / Summons / Short Form Complaint #’s along with Defendant names that go to the court. Send a copy of the corresponding incident report to the court as well.


  • Updated documentation and produced reports.

DCP&P Requests (DYFS)

Subpoenas -

Discovery Requests -

DV Victim –

Incident Reports –

Accident Reports –

Bills – pay attention to incoming bills, these can be brought to finance at City Hall for payment or they will guide through the process to secure payment.

Supplies – Order supplies

911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Bergen County Communciations
10.2023 - Current
  • Operated computer-aided dispatch CAD systems to input and track calls
  • Triaged service requests and initiated dispatch of appropriate responders
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information related to callers and incidents
  • Assisted field units by performing background checks or warrant inquiries upon request
  • Maintained accurate records of call details and dispatched units
  • Adhered to established protocols when handling hazardous materials or terrorism-related incidents
  • Familiarized oneself with local geography, landmarks, and major buildings for efficient dispatching purposes
  • Assessed callers' situations to determine appropriate response services
  • Coordinated with other agencies as needed for mutual aid or specialized resources during emergencies
  • Provided pre-arrival instructions to callers in crisis situations, including CPR guidance
  • Supported communications center operations with filing, typing, copying, scanning and maintaining updated files and reports
  • Monitored multiple radio channels simultaneously for updates on ongoing incidents
  • Dispatched police, fire, and medical personnel to scenes of incidents

Front Desk Receptionist

YMCA
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
  • Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.

Customer Service Representative

Karl & Morris Associates
05.2000 - 10.2023
  • Informed customers of promotions and special offers to increase sales
  • Anticipated needs and resolved problems to keep customers happy
  • Documented, researched and resolved customer service issues
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with fast, knowledgeable service
  • Delivered fast and friendly service to handle questions and service complaints
  • Managed customer calls efficiently in fast-paced call center environment
  • Resolved product or service issues by clarifying customer complaints and offering appropriate solutions
  • Completed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or organizing digital documents related to customer interactions
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website or application during support interactions
  • Escalated issues that could not be resolved independently to supervisors or managers for further assistance
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns and complaints
  • Managed difficult customer situations with professionalism and empathy
  • Trained new Customer Service Representatives on company policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Gathered and verified required customer information for tracking purposes
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in-person to provide information about products or services
  • Set up customer accounts in system and updated details to reflect current information

Education

General -

Garfield High School
Garfield, NJ
06.1997

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Administrative Assitant

Penn Foster
05.2000

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Public Safety Awareness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Call Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active Listening
  • Emergency Medical Instruction
  • EMS Dispatch
  • Data Entry
  • CPR and First Aid
  • NCIC Database
  • 911 System Information Databases
  • Multitasking
  • Unit Dispatch
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
  • Public Safety Telecommunicator (PST)
  • Security protocols

Certification

  • Basic Telecommunicator Certification – National Emergency Number Association (NENA).
  • Public Safety Telecommunicator I, II Certification - Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO).
  • Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) - International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Timeline

Records Support Technician

Garfield Police Department
06.2024 - Current

911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Bergen County Communciations
10.2023 - Current

Front Desk Receptionist

YMCA
04.2022 - 10.2023

Customer Service Representative

Karl & Morris Associates
05.2000 - 10.2023

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Administrative Assitant

Penn Foster

General -

Garfield High School
Leah Paisley