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Melody Alvarado

Austin

Summary

Dedicated professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experienced in managing customer inquiries and coordinating emergency responses, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and safety.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher 2

Austin Resource Recovery
Austin
12.2025 - Current
  • Schedules and dispatches workers; work crews; equipment; or service vehicles to appropriate locations according to trouble calls received from field service personnel.
  • Enter and dispatch work order service requests. Relays technical assistance; work orders; messages; and information to or from work crews, supervisors and field inspectors using telephones and two-way radios.
  • Initiate, enter and update “Calls For Service” into Computer Aided Dispatch/Computer System Emergency Notification System during emergency and non-emergency situations.
    Operate and monitor fire alarm system for department and external buildings. Monitor security/emergency equipment/systems and closed circuit television monitors; Report breaches of security to appropriate personnel.
  • Managed communication between drivers and customers, effectively resolving service issues to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored vehicle locations using GPS systems for real-time updates.
  • Collaborated with maintenance team to schedule vehicle repairs and inspections.
  • Schedules and loans out pool vehicles to authorized employees.
  • Recorded and maintained files of customer requests, service performance, charges, expenses, inventory, and other dispatch information accurately.
  • Confers with customers or other personnel to address questions; problems; and requests for service or equipment.
  • Prepares daily work log information for reports.
  • Determines types or amount of supplies needed and places orders, accordingly.
  • Coordinates emergency response including evacuation process.
  • Operate/monitor multi-channel radio, audio/video, multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional alpha paging systems.
  • Processed incoming service requests through dispatch software accurately.
  • Facilitated team meetings to identify operational challenges and collaboratively develop solutions.
  • Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.

Customer Service Representative

Austin Water
Austin
03.2024 - 12.2025

● Receive incoming phone calls and emails from customers, contractors and other city
personnel, concerning services, products, billing and equipment
● Verify customer accounts, research customer issues and generate service requests
accordingly
● Dispatch service request to appropriate technician in a timely manner using a 2 way
radio
● Communicate with technicians via radio transmission until request has been resolved
● Maintain and update service request log until resolution
● Data entry utilizing the following: Infor Public Sector (IPS), Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), City of Austin Customer Care and Billing System (CC&B), Premier One
CSR Production (311)

  • Provided assistance to customers regarding water service inquiries and billing questions.
  • Handled service requests to ensure timely resolution of customer inquiries. efficiently using customer management software.
  • Handled escalated customer complaints with empathy and professionalism.
  • Educated customers on water conservation practices and available programs.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions daily.
  • Trained new staff on customer service protocols and system navigation.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.

Energy Customer Support Specialist

Tesla
Austin
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Answer inbound calls and emails to provide support for energy products.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with residential energy storage and solar systems.
  • Educated customers and installers on functionality of products like Powerwall and Tesla App to enhance product understanding.
  • Collaborated with internal teams, including Sales, Operations, Service, and Engineering, to resolve customer concerns and streamline processes.
  • Escalated complex technical concerns to Tier 2 support, Service Engineering, or Field Service teams.

  • Managed customer accounts and ensured accurate information was provided.
  • Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions and feedback.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to ensure customer satisfaction with support received.
  • Documented customer correspondence in CRM to track requests, problems, and solutions.
  • Responded to customer emails and phone calls promptly, courteously, and professionally.
  • Resolved customer issues with knowledgeable and friendly service to promote high levels of customer satisfaction.

Cashier/Lead Customer Service Representative

Home Depot
Austin
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Processing Transactions: Scan items, handle payments, and process returns accurately using the store’s POS system
  • Customer Assistance: Help customers locate merchandise, provide information on products, promotions, and discounts, and offer guidance for online orders
  • Maintaining Checkout Areas: Keep the checkout and self-checkout areas clean, organized, and safe for customers and staff
  • Greeted customers upon arrival, thanked them at checkout, and provided positive shopping experiences through attentive service.
  • Trained new cashiers on customer service standards and operational procedures to enhance team effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and processed transactions efficiently, contributing to smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

LBJ Early College High School
Austin, TX
12-2022

Associate of Science -

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
07-2026

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Data entry
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Inventory management
  • Software utilization
  • Problem resolution
  • Customer relations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency protocols
  • Schedule coordination
  • Database management

Timeline

Dispatcher 2

Austin Resource Recovery
12.2025 - Current

Customer Service Representative

Austin Water
03.2024 - 12.2025

Energy Customer Support Specialist

Tesla
03.2023 - 03.2024

Cashier/Lead Customer Service Representative

Home Depot
01.2021 - 03.2023

High School Diploma -

LBJ Early College High School

Associate of Science -

Austin Community College
Melody Alvarado