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Raquel Lopez-Rodriguez

Walsenburg,CO

Summary

Successful Emergency Comminations Professional with extensive experience in high-pressure environments, adept at leading teams of dispatchers while ensuring efficient and accurate emergency response coordination, prioritizing critical calls, and maintaining calm under demanding situations, with a proven track record of optimizing operational procedures and upholding the highest standards of public safety.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Communications Manager

Huerfano County Emergency Services
06.2023 - Current

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Communications Center.


Create and enforce policies and procedures to handle emergent and non emergent calls that come through the communications center, all while maintaining high standards of service and public safety to our community.


Hire and manage a team of Communications Officers, assigning tasks, providing training and addressing any issues that may arise.


Implement quality control, regularly reviewing call recordings to identify areas for improvement in Communication Officers performance.

Emergency Communications Officer

Huerfano County Emergency Services
04.2018 - 06.2023

Handled multiple emergent and non emergent calls simultaneously, ensuring timely assistance for all callers in need.


Dispatched police, fire and EMS where needed, maintaining constant communication, ensuring accurate information is entered into the computer-aided dispatch system.


Operated the CCIC/NCIC systems to gain necessary lawful information to provide to the Deputies and their Command Staff as needed for their investigations.


Facilitated smooth shift transitions by thoroughly briefing incoming personnel on any ongoing incidents or relevant updates.


Casino Surveillance Tech

The Lodge Casino
11.2017 - 12.2017

Surveilled all gaming areas along with the entire property.


Looked for employee procedure violations as well as any issues that may occur on the property with employees or guests.


Generated reports and processed video coverage as needed.

Security Officer IV / Assistant Lead

ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas
12.2009 - 09.2017

Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of guest and personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.


Operated multiple phones while imputing tasks for dispatch of officers and viewing cameras on the property. Processed camera coverage as needed for reports.


Dispatched and coordinated work of assigned security officers.


Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.


Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.


Education

High School Diploma -

Desert Pines High School
Las Vegas, NV
05-2003

Skills

    Bilingual with great customer service skills with over 15 years of experience Strong oral and written communication skills Able to multi-task and prioritize in a high stress work environments Leadership and Problem solving skills identifying issues, implementing solutions and providing guidance

Certification

EMD Certified


CPR Certified


CTO Certified


FEMA Certifications

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Emergency Communications Manager

Huerfano County Emergency Services
06.2023 - Current

Emergency Communications Officer

Huerfano County Emergency Services
04.2018 - 06.2023

Casino Surveillance Tech

The Lodge Casino
11.2017 - 12.2017

Security Officer IV / Assistant Lead

ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas
12.2009 - 09.2017

High School Diploma -

Desert Pines High School
Raquel Lopez-Rodriguez