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Sherry Phillips

Pelican,LA

Summary

Knowledgeable Dispatcher with 6 years of experience. Adept at checking on field personnel and solving concerns with self-directed and flexible approach. Great team management and complex problem-solving skills. Motivated Dispatcher with experience monitoring and tracking emergency vehicles. Adaptable individual versed in giving over-the-phone instructions and synchronizing responses with communication centers. Articulate team player with rapid and accurate typing skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher

DeSoto Parish Sheriff Office
Mansfield , LA
11.2016 - Current
  • Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
  • Interacted with local law enforcement agencies when responding to incidents in progress.
  • Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication between personnel in the field and dispatch office.
  • Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
  • Tracked vehicles using GPS technology and provided real-time status updates as needed.
  • Alerted personnel of road and weather hazards to minimize accidents and delays.

Manager

Cash Advance Loan Payday
Mansfield, LA
05/05/03 - 12.2004
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mansfield High School
Mansfield, LA
05-1999

Skills

  • Dispatch Coordination
  • Customer Relations
  • Work Order Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Data Entry
  • Updating logs
  • Dispatching procedures
  • Adjusting routes
  • Critical thinker
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • Geographical knowledge

Affiliations

  • Love the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking when able to.
  • Spending time with family is always great!
  • Love to read in my down time when I can.

Timeline

Dispatcher

DeSoto Parish Sheriff Office
11.2016 - Current

Manager

Cash Advance Loan Payday
05/05/03 - 12.2004

High School Diploma -

Mansfield High School
Sherry Phillips