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OMAR GONZALEZ

Tomball,TX

Summary

Dynamic and resourceful Police Dispatcher with proven success in coordinating multi-agency responses at Tomball Police Dept. Expert in data entry and active listening, I excel in high-pressure situations, ensuring effective resource allocation and public safety. Committed to fostering community engagement and enhancing emergency response through strategic information gathering and clear communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Dispatcher

Tomball Police Dept
Tomball, TX
11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated multi-agency responses for large-scale incidents, resulting in effective resource allocation, and successful outcomes.
  • Handled sensitive situations with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality while collecting necessary information from callers for effective intervention.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, utilizing active listening skills, and empathy to provide support to those involved in emergencies or traumatic events.
  • Maintained a calm and reassuring presence during high-pressure situations, ensuring clear communication between callers, officers, and other agencies involved in emergency response.
  • Supported public safety initiatives by gathering relevant data from callers for the accurate dispatching of appropriate resources.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls, and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Questioned callers to determine the nature of problems and locations to direct the type of response needed.
  • Contributed to officer safety by diligently monitoring radio traffic, and providing timely status checks.
  • Used specialized software to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers, and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in data entry, ensuring all incident reports were complete and up to date.
  • Utilized advanced mapping software to accurately pinpoint caller locations, aiding officers in swift response times during emergencies.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to educate the public on the proper usage of emergency services and non-emergency reporting options available within the department.
  • Provided critical support during natural disasters, coordinating resources, and relaying vital information between agencies for efficient response efforts.

Cargo Specialists

US Army Reserves
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 07.2024
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes, and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • As a Sergeant in the Army, I have led Soldiers.
  • I have also placed their needs above my own.
  • I have been deployed and have worked under stressful situations.

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Care Gear
Houston, TX
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Monitored supply levels for packaging materials, and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
  • Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information, and updating logs of outgoing and incoming shipments.
  • Maintained a well-organized inventory system for streamlined product retrieval and shipment preparation.
  • Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders, determined at final inspection through a review of shipping instructions.
  • Unpacked, examined, and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, and recorded shortages.
  • Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter, and improving workflow efficiency.

Sales Associate

Mcdougals Sewing Center
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain the store's visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash-handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained a calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products, and checked the store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Warehouse Worker

Accent Wire
Tomball, TX
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Klein High School
Spring, TX
01.2019

Some College (No Degree) - History

Lone Star
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Tech Savvy
  • Open-minded
  • Leadership
  • Customer service
  • Analytical
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability
  • Resourcefulness
  • Public safety awareness
  • Data entry
  • Incident prioritization
  • Information gathering
  • Multi-line phone system
  • Geographical expertise
  • Call assessments
  • Processing requests
  • Caller engagement

References

  • Jason Beckstead, 713-854-3369, jasonbbeckstead@gmail.com
  • Patricia Oliver, ARA Army Reserve, 936-827-1066, patricia.r.oliver.civ@army.mil
  • Brandon Huynh, 832-447-0208

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Police Dispatcher

Tomball Police Dept
11.2023 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

Care Gear
11.2020 - 06.2021

Sales Associate

Mcdougals Sewing Center
03.2020 - 11.2020

Warehouse Worker

Accent Wire
06.2018 - 12.2019

Cargo Specialists

US Army Reserves
01.2018 - 07.2024

High School Diploma -

Klein High School

Some College (No Degree) - History

Lone Star
OMAR GONZALEZ