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Richard Rice

Citrus Heights,CA

Summary

A skilled customer service representative with 20+ years of experience. Consistent 90% or better on dispatch departures for 6 years. Seeking to use proven service and team player skills to grow and learn with the County. Driven Dispatcher with excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities. Highly organized and proactive with solid understanding of scheduling actions, adjusting routes and prioritizing issues. Dedicated to efficiency and reliability in personal work and collaborative projects.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher

CoreMark
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers, remaining empathetic and patient during emergencies.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
  • Generated reports to track deliveries and maintain proper records and documentation.

DIspatcher/Router

Apria Healthcare
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers, remaining empathetic and patient during emergencies.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by properly documenting unresolved calls and ongoing incidents.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of [Number] fleet vehicles.
  • Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to patients.
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over 200 daily calls.
  • Oversaw route and condition of field units to manage daily schedule and maintain organized shifts.
  • Scheduled and organized delivery routes.
  • Communicated with warehouse staff to facilitate proper loading and unloading of orders.

Dispatcher/Driver

Capital Compliance Management
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by properly documenting unresolved calls and ongoing incidents.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to the job.
  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Generated reports to track deliveries and maintain proper records and documentation.

Dispatcher

College Oak Towing
03.2020 - 08.2022
  • Improved response times by efficiently prioritizing and dispatching emergency calls.
  • Reduced errors in dispatch logs by implementing a thorough double-check system for all entries.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by properly documenting unresolved calls and ongoing incidents.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.

Operations Supervisor

FedEx Freight
08.1995 - 11.2017

Customer Service. Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity to meet company load/unload standards.  Setting up daily manpower needs according to inbound freight times and weights. Daily email communication with management on the progress and status of the dock operations.

Promoted dynamic, positive experiences for dock employees.  Dispatching over the road drivers inbound/outbound under strict time constraints.

Team Leader/Hazardous Material Specialist

FedEx Express
02.1995 - 08.2005

Oversaw sort belt operations. Ensured aircraft containers were loaded/unloaded per safety and company standards. Tracked inbound HM materials, ensured the shipments met company and Federal standards. Loaded and secured shipments and presented the container and paperwork to flight crew before departure. Daily communication with Flight Manager on any issues with the flight.

Trained employees on all material handling equipment and advised management on progress.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Sacramento City College

High School Diploma -

Emeryville High School
06.1980

Skills

  • Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Self starter and a quick learner
  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Oral and written communications
  • Critical decision-making
  • Interdepartmental communications
  • Route Navigation
  • Schedule Management
  • Data Entry
  • Customer Relations
  • Routing Orders
  • Prioritizing calls
  • Driver communication

Affiliations

Member of The Diversity Council for 5 years.

Completion of Operations Leadership I and II.

Safety Team Member for 6 years.

Timeline

Dispatcher

CoreMark
03.2024 - Current

DIspatcher/Router

Apria Healthcare
08.2022 - 01.2024

Dispatcher/Driver

Capital Compliance Management
03.2021 - 08.2022

Dispatcher

College Oak Towing
03.2020 - 08.2022

Operations Supervisor

FedEx Freight
08.1995 - 11.2017

Team Leader/Hazardous Material Specialist

FedEx Express
02.1995 - 08.2005

High School Diploma -

Emeryville High School

No Degree - General Studies

Sacramento City College
Richard Rice