Experienced Emergency Services Dispatcher skilled in coordinating emergency responses and facilitating life-saving assistance. Demonstrated ability to manage high-pressure situations and ensure effective communication among emergency services. Proven impact through decisive action and efficient resource allocation during critical incidents.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Services Dispatcher
Custer County Sheriff's Office
Westcliffe, Colorado
06.2016 - 10.2020
Answered emergency calls for Custer County Sheriff's Office and relayed urgent information
Dispatched law enforcement units using radio systems and emergency procedures
Coordinated with deputies, fire crews, and medical responders during incidents
Monitored multiple radio channels for field updates and officer requests
Verified caller locations, contact details, and incident information quickly
Managed multiple incoming lines, prioritizing calls based on severity for efficient response.
Received and processed emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, providing assistance.
Entered incident details into dispatch records and computer systems
Maintained accurate records of all calls received, including nature of incident, disposition, response time.
Resolution Team Lead
Xerox
Greeley, Colorado
07.2012 - 04.2016
Directed resolution team workflow for Xerox customer service cases
Managed escalated complaints through CRM and case tracking systems
Developed and implemented processes to ensure resolution of customer issues in a timely manner.
Coordinated with support groups to resolve billing and account issues
Reviewed queue activity and assigned cases to agents based on skill sets and workloads to optimize case resolution
Coached team members on service standards and call handling to enhance customer interactions and satisfaction
Identified training needs within team and developed learning plans to elevate staff knowledge and capabilities.
Corporate Training Manager
Marietta Corporation
Cortland, New York
07.1993 - 01.2008
Led corporate training initiatives for Marietta Corporation manufacturing and office teams in Cortland, NY as well as Olive Branch, MS, Chicago, Long Beach, CA and Mississauga, ON.
Coordinated leadership development workshops for supervisors and managers.
Delivered compliance training on safety, conduct, and company policies.
Developed onboarding materials for new hires across departments.
Evaluated training needs with department leaders and business partners.
Conducted needs assessments to identify training requirements.
Updated curriculum to match Marietta Corporation procedures and standards.
Advised management on best practices related to employee development initiatives.
Organized and facilitated on-site workshops, seminars, and conferences.