Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Maria Hammerer

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Milwaukee,WI
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience

Results-driven Security Dispatcher with extensive experience at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital. Expertise in demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Successfully facilitated emergency responses, ensuring timely communication and effective collaboration with security and medical teams to enhance overall safety and security operations.

Work History

Security Dispatcher

12 Years 8 Months
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital | 03.2014 - Current

The primary function of this position is to staff the 24-hour Security Operations Center (SOC).

  • Dispatched security officers to alarms, disturbances, and emergency calls using radio and telephone systems.
  • Monitored CCTV, access control, and alarm panels to identify and report suspicious activity.
  • Coordinated responses with hospital staff, law enforcement, and emergency teams during critical events.
  • Operated and monitored fire alarm and security CCTV systems to maintain building safety.
  • Contacted police, fire and ambulance in emergency situations to coordinate proper response.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system, prioritized calls and initiated appropriate action based on incident type and importance.
  • Enhanced security response times by efficiently dispatching officers to incidents and alarms.
  • Received emergency and non-emergency calls to dispatch security service and medical assistance.

Switchboard Operator

3 Years 7 Months
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital | 03.2014 - 10.2017
  • Routed incoming calls, paging requests, and emergency notifications to appropriate hospital departments.
  • Managed multi-line switchboard operations with accuracy during high-volume patient and visitor inquiries.
  • Communicated critical messages promptly to clinical staff, physicians, and support teams.
  • Verified caller needs and directed requests to correct departments using hospital communication protocols.
  • Monitored emergency code announcements and relayed information according to established procedures.
  • Assisted patients, families, and visitors with directions, contact information, and service updates.
  • Managed high volume of calls during peak hours, maintaining composure under pressure while efficiently handling each caller''s needs.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through active listening skills and empathetic problem-solving approaches with callers'' concerns or complaints.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and directing them to the appropriate department.
  • Supported company initiatives by participating in cross-training opportunities, expanding skill set beyond switchboard operation duties.
  • Announced important information and emergency notifications over PA system.
  • Contributed to a professional atmosphere by courteously greeting callers and providing helpful assistance.

Education

- General Studies

Milwaukee Area Technical College | Oak Creek

Medical Transcription

Entrepreneurship

Skills

Security operations
Alarm monitoring
Prioritizing situations
Attention to detail
Listening skills
Problem-solving abilities
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Active listening
Verbal and written communication
Decision-making
Dispatch coordination
Computer-aided dispatching
Good judgment

Certification

IS-00700.b

An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS-00100.c

Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS 100

Timeline

Security Dispatcher

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
03.2014 - CurrentRead More

Switchboard Operator

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
03.2014 - 10.2017Read More

Milwaukee Area Technical College

from General Studies
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Maria Hammerer