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Michael Williams

Yuma,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Dispatcher with proven expertise at Yuma County Water Users' Association, adept at conflict resolution and customer relations. Skilled in utilizing dispatch software and maintaining precise records, I effectively coordinated timely service delivery while training new team members to uphold best practices. Committed to excellence and fostering professional relationships.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher

Yuma County Water Users' Association
07.2015 - 03.2025

Oversee all communications within specifically assigned territories
Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules
Record and maintain files or records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges,expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information
Receive or prepare work orders
Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios
Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment

  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
  • Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
  • Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries and receipts.

Photo Optic Technician, Photographer II

Yuma Proving Ground
07.2007 - 06.2015
  • Knowledge on still photography, high speed video, and common computer software.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain Data Acquisition Equipment.
  • Train subordinates on camera operations, and shop operating procedures
  • Lead junior technicians in the support of a wide variety of test firing range programs.
  • Responsible for the capture, editing, and creating of finished projects for still photography.
  • Implement shop safety procedures.
  • Work independently as well as within a group on tests including set-up and breakdown as well as other projects that arise.
  • Responsible for set-up, testing, and breakdown of high speed systems.
  • Fire Warden
  • Responsible for coordinating and planning fire prevention to eliminate the cause of fire, prevent loss of life and property by fire, and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard on fire prevention.
  • NLOS Firing Program Delta Junction, AK
  • On two separate occasions I was included in a group that went to Delta Junction, Alaska to assist with the NLOS (Non Line Of Sight) firing program at CRTC (Cold Regions Test Center). We obtained the necessary results that the customer was looking for.
  • Excalibur White Sands, NM
  • I was sent to White Sands, New Mexico to assist with the Excalibur Firing Program. While there, we successfully fired the Excalibur weapon with great results for the customer.

Fence Laborer

Amigo's Fence
08.2004 - 09.2006
  • Knowledge of many different fence types including: wrought iron, chain-link, wood and temporary fence.
  • Involved in the day to day business of the fence company including taking phone calls, depositing money, sending and receiving invoices and general shop maintenance.
  • Responsible for the oversight of a crew of workers making sure that the job was completed in a satisfactory way and on time.
  • Responsible for the selling of many fencing materials and fence jobs around the Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton areas.
  • Responsible for the digging, setting, and stretching of different types of fence.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School
Yuma, AZ
05.2002

Skills

  • In depth knowledge of specialized photography requirements
  • Proficient with camera operating software which includes:
  • SIR, Specialized Imaging ultra high speed camera
  • SA1, Photron high speed camera
  • SITT, Specialized Imaging Trajectory Tracker
  • HGXR, Redlake high speed camera
  • HG 100K, Redlake high speed camera
  • Hadland, DRS Ultra high-speed camera
  • Laser Link, MRV Ethernet based laser network
  • Optical triggering systems
  • Radar triggering systems
  • Acoustic triggering systems
  • Radio based network
  • IR camera systems
  • HIPI High Intensity Photographic Illuminator
  • Ability to train subordinate technicians
  • Use trigonomic and algebraic calculations to fit specific test requirements
  • Experienced in remote camera operations
  • Able to work with senior technicians to develop and implement new uses of triggering devices
  • Highly skilled at completing assignments requiring unusually high degrees of detail, critical timing, or critical focus
  • Certified Level 1 Infrared Thermographer
  • Active government security clearance
  • Experienced in the operation and synchronization of precise triggering/timing systems
  • Very timely and goal orientated
  • In depth knowledgeable of Standard Operating Procedures and YTC guidelines
  • Able to learn new test systems, guidelines, and procedures quickly
  • Highly motivated and disciplined to work independently as well within a group
  • Computer knowledge:
  • - Microsoft Office - Terescope
  • - Adobe Photoshop - Software Digitizer
  • - Motion Central - Windows OS
  • -Lava link Software
  • OPTICAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Implemented a solution for using four different camera angles with calibration markers on the ground and numerous calibration targets in various positions on the weapon allowing the ability to gather accurate, quantitative vehicle movement measurements to meet the requirements of the NLOS test
  • Implemented a solution to install multiple camera arrays on a track vehicle in preparation for using the 3eTi Ethernet Bridge for the remote control of various camera systems
  • Implemented a system that met the unique challenge of running a launch and impact site remotely by using a KVM over IP system This process made it possible to trigger and download different camera arrays at multiple locations from one central, remote site

Awards

Team Excellence Award – ECIII, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the Passive Infrared Cueing System Development Test

Team Excellence Award – TRAX, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the M829 Program

Team Excellence Award – TRAX, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the NLOS-LS Test at Cold Regions Test Center

Extra Mile Award – ECIII, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the PGMM Test

Extra Mile Award – ECIII, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the EXCALIBUR M982 program

Extra Mile Award – TRAX, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the UXO 50CAL Program

Extra Mile Award – TRAX, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the 105mm ACTP Program

Extra Mile Award – TRAX, YPG, U.S. Army
Outstanding support of the XM982/EXCALIBUR RMX Program

Timeline

Dispatcher

Yuma County Water Users' Association
07.2015 - 03.2025

Photo Optic Technician, Photographer II

Yuma Proving Ground
07.2007 - 06.2015

Fence Laborer

Amigo's Fence
08.2004 - 09.2006

High School Diploma -

Cibola High School
Michael Williams