Successful individual in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change in any environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver
Lyft
02.2022 - Current
Maintained a 5 star driver rating since 1st day of employment.
Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during rides with passengers.
Communicated with passengers effectively for pick up and drop off instructions
Handy Person
The Handy Ma'am
01.2021 - Current
Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
Completed repair projects on time and under budget, resulting in significant increase in new client referrals.
Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
Installed cabinets and shelving units in homes and offices to provide additional space and organization.
Assembled and installed new furniture for client's living room to improve comfort and and functionality.
Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
Built and repaired decks, fences and sheds to improve overall appearance of homes.
Gardener Supervisor
Mee Gardening
07.2021 - Current
Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
Kept accurate and up-to-date records of scheduled tasks, tools and material inventory to maintain gardens and track progress.
Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
Worked with residential clients to design flower beds and container gardens.
Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
Instructed team members in groundskeeping practices, lawn cultivation, pruning and grounds design.
Identified tools, machinery and personnel required for projects and properly managed resources.
Managed supply inventory and assigned replenishment to team members.
Dispatch Supervisor
Stadium Medical
01.2016 - 06.2020
Assist the department head in the interview and hiring process of prospective and new hires
Maintaining and updating the training processes that are implemented for the department such as teaching continuing ed classes for all dispatchers
On board and train all of the new hires in dispatch
Review reports and data collected via CAD and help identify trends in calls so schedules can be adjusted accordingly
Listen and review inbound and outbound calls to identify weak points in call takers and form training plans for each individual that needs assistance.
Evaluated and adjusted routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards, and weather conditions.
Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of 16 fleet vehicles.
Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize daily calls.
Maintained professional relationship with hospital staff to increase trust, reliability and rapport.
Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Corrections Officer
Clark County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - 12.2015
Supported a correctional facility of 500 inmates of which I was directly responsible for 150 or 200 at a given time
Work closely within the chain of command on internal investigations of inmates throughout the facility
Maintain security, physically patrol units, and visually check the welfare and safety of the inmates
Maintain master inmate location counts
Assist with transports of inmates and court details when necessary
Played a central role on the C.E.R.T Team conducting over 5 clearing operations in units within the jail.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Account Executive
WEBQA
03.2010 - 01.2013
Managed a customer base of over 40 municipalities throughout the U.S
Consistently met quotas and brought in over $2M in revenue annually
Identify, initiate, and build relationships with potential clients within prospective municipalities
Contact clients in regards to the needs and advantages of WebQA’s CRM, Code, FOIA, and Economic Development Technology
Work closely with CEO and VP of sales on strategies to streamline sales with potential clients
Make presentations to decision maker within the municipality to demonstrate the effectiveness of the software that was developed within the company.
Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
Leveraged CRM to collect, organize, and manage sales data and customer information.
Met and exceeded service level goals to achieve standards and expectations.
Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.
Cross-sold products and services to clients to secure additional business and grow revenue streams.
Lead Emergency Dispatcher
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
01.2004 - 02.2010
Lead a dispatching team of 8 dispatchers in a county of over 100,000 citizens; responsible for all scheduling and training of new hires
Certified to run NCIC and IDACS system which consists of entering and removing warrants, protective orders and body attachments from national system
Receive 911 emergency calls
Gather accurate information from victim and send officer where police assistance is needed
Responsible for knowing the status and location of up to 20 or more officer at all times
Kept in close contact with central dispatch to know what ambulances and fire trucks were en-route to emergency calls in the area and if police assistance was necessary
Kept records of logs, schedules, court details, transports and calls received every day.
Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance.
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.