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Talin Borchert

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Accomplished 911 Emergency Dispatcher with a proven track record at the Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin State Fair Police Department, and Village of Bayside Communications Center, showcasing exceptional crisis management and teamwork skills. Enhanced emergency response efficiency by mastering computer-aided dispatching and fostering collaboration among first responders. Achieved significant improvements in call handling accuracy, demonstrating a strong ability to prioritize effectively and deliver critical assistance under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Village Of Bayside Communications Center
2023.08 - Current
  • Enhanced communication between first responders and callers by providing clear, concise information during high-stress situations.
  • Improved response times by efficiently prioritizing emergency calls and dispatching appropriate resources.
  • Increased dispatcher efficiency with thorough knowledge of jurisdictional geography, ensuring optimal routing for first responders.
  • Promoted professional work environment by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and maintaining sensitive information securely.
  • Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units.
  • Provided critical assistance to callers experiencing medical emergencies by offering pre-arrival instructions until help arrived on scene.
  • Strengthened teamwork among dispatch staff through collaboration on complex cases requiring coordinated efforts from multiple agencies.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of changing policies, procedures, and technologies within the 911 Emergency Dispatcher field through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Contributed to improved overall call center performance by consistently meeting or exceeding key performance metrics in areas such as response time and accuracy rates.
  • Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
  • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
  • Maintained high levels of situational awareness during emergency situations, allowing for quick adjustments and accurate updates to responding units as needed.
  • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Wisconsin State Fair Police Dispatch

Wisconsin State Fair Park
2023.08 - 2023.08

    • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
    • Monitored several dozen security cameras simultaneously, ensuring the park grounds were secure and keeping an eye out for incidents.
    • Multi-tasked operations of several radio channels relating to police, fire, medical, security, and other State Fair Park employees alongside incoming 911 and non-emergency phone calls.
    • Aided Director in transferring and updating old CAD entries to new database, as well as manually re-formatting most of the entries.
    • Operated as a Dispatcher, a Call-Taker or clerical, depending on Department need.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Milwaukee Police Department
2019.12 - 2023.05
    • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
    • Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
    • Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
    • Used Tiburon CAD system to track and maintain case incident numbers and logs.
    • Received over a hundred 911 and non-emergency calls per day on average, as well as dispatch calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
    • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
    • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
    • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
    • Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
    • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
    • Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
    • Enhanced productivity by guaranteeing timely emergency response with no service delivery issues.
    • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
    • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
    • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
    • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Customer Service Representative

Pet World Warehouse Outlet
2019.07 - 2019.12

    Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.

    • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
    • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
    • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
    • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
    • Operated POS system to itemize and complete average of a hundred or so customer purchases.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tristram Academy
Milwaukee, WI
06.2018

Skills

  • Customer Inquiries
  • Emergency Call Response
  • Data Entry
  • Emergency Assistance
  • Information Intake
  • Prioritizing Effectively
  • Emergency Police Dispatching
  • Monitoring Frequencies
  • Crisis Management
  • Computer-Aided Dispatching
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Dispatcher Monitoring
  • Map Reading Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Creative Solutions
  • Dispatch First Responders
  • Prioritization

Timeline

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Village Of Bayside Communications Center
2023.08 - Current

Wisconsin State Fair Police Dispatch

Wisconsin State Fair Park
2023.08 - 2023.08

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Milwaukee Police Department
2019.12 - 2023.05

Customer Service Representative

Pet World Warehouse Outlet
2019.07 - 2019.12

High School Diploma -

Tristram Academy
Talin Borchert