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Patrick Considine

Nantucket,MA

Summary

I am a dedicated 911 Dispatcher offering nine years of related experience. Very familiar with managing emotions and staying clear-headed under pressure. Have completed extensive training in telecommunications, E911 and many other areas noted below. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. In 2023, I was promoted to the temporary Assistant Public Safety Communications Supervisor and have been actively working side by side with the Communications Supervisor. My goal is to obtain this full-time position that offers professional challenges while utilizing my interpersonal skills, training, problem-solving skills all while improving the Communications Department.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

911 Dispatcher/Temporary Assistant Supervisor

Town Of Nantucket
07.2015 - Current
  • Over the past nine years, I have been certified and maintained the following certifications to perform my duties: CPR, EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch), APCO (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials), E-911 Administrator, CJIS ( Criminal Justice Information Services), CJIS Openfox/NCIC and CAD (computer aided dispatch).
  • Managed high-stress situations with composure, providing reassurance to distressed callers while gathering crucial information for first responders.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
  • Improved dispatcher training programs to enhance overall performance and accuracy in high-pressure situations. Created an Employee Developmental Program (EDP) to ensure all new hires are properly trained, educated and ready to go live as a dispatcher.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of emergency communications.
  • Managed and maintained the Communications 24/7/365 schedule for the past five years.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a cohesive team environment, fostering seamless communication during emergencies.
  • Actively involved with our mental health mobile crisis team, Fairwinds to ensure our callers are receiving the best response they can get.
  • Represented the Communications Department in the police chief's monthly labor/workforce meetings to ensure the department was operating at full capacity.
  • Since 2016, I have been a member of LIUNA's contract negotiating team. We have successfully signed off on three MOA's since joining the team.


Supervisor/Bartender

The Muse
04.2006 - Current
  • Responsible for the daily operations of the establishment which includes but not limited too: hiring/training employees, scheduling, inventory, ordering and maintaining all the proper certifications
  • TIPS (Training and Interventions Procedures for Alcohol Servers )certified
  • Crowd Manager certified required by the Nantucket Fire Department. Crowd manager is responsible for paths of egress, does not exceed occupancy limit, audible announcements, installing/maintaining fire alarms/sprinklers and completing fire and building safety checklists.
  • ServeSafe certified
  • Approved manual choking training certified
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Marketing

Westfield State College
Westfield, Ma
05.2003

Skills

  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Computer Skills
  • Good Judgment
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Team Leadership
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Prioritizing Situations
  • Active Listening
  • Typing Speed

Timeline

911 Dispatcher/Temporary Assistant Supervisor

Town Of Nantucket
07.2015 - Current

Supervisor/Bartender

The Muse
04.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Marketing

Westfield State College
Patrick Considine