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TRISTEN LATTANZI

Peoria,AZ

Summary

I am currently an Administrative Assistant II in the Public Records and Services Unit. I enjoyed learning many new skills and helping the citizens and Police Officers in the city of Phoenix. Most of my previous employment was as a devoted Funeral Director with extensive experience in the industry and a talent for setting bereaved families at ease. Committed to coordinating funeral services and offering seamlessly to simplify the funeral and burial process for grieving families. Background includes 18 years in funeral services, including extensive experience with Funeral Home Management. Prioritizes professionalism and excels in being organized, detail-oriented and personable. Management experience that brings highly-developed business sense and creative problem-solving skills. Quickly assesses operational needs and develops innovate strategies that successfully increase productivity and efficiency. Many of the skills that I acquired working in the funeral industry have benefited me immensely in the high stress, fast paced environment of Police Telecommunications Operator and as an Administrative Assistant II in the Vehicle Impound and Alarm Unit. I also recently absorbed the Loud Party Unit and all of the responsibilities for that work group.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Vehicle Impound/Alarm Unit Manager

Phoenix Police Department
07.2019 - Current

I oversee the regulatory business processes of two programs and approximately 22 multi-level employees. Both programs require heavy community engagement as well as building and maintaining professional relationships with the Alarm industry and contracted City tow vendors. This position serves as a backup to the Public Records and Services Unit Administrator and assists with the opening and closing of the facility. I am directly responsible for managing and overseeing all business processes of the time-critical Vehicle Impound Detail and two supervisors who supervise support staff whose duties are in accordance with applicable Arizona Revised Statues and City Codes related to more than 30,000 yearly police-ordered tows and impounds. I am also responsible for overseeing all business processes of the time-critical Alarm Unit and two supervisors that supervise support staff whose duties are in accordance with Phoenix City Code for Alarms. I oversee financial transactions, prepare written recommendations for management consideration and maintain effective working relationships with employees various City departments, other municipal organizations, and customers. This position also requires the review of hearings for Vehicle Impound, Alarm and Loud Party Units.

Administrative Assistant 1

Phoenix Police Department Code Enforcement Unit
10.2017 - 07.2019
  • Supervise 10 Administrative Aides.
  • Daily report formatting and loading.
  • Monitor hearings requested per state statute.
  • Customer questions and complaints.
  • Perform research through RMS to make sure statutes and city codes are adhered to.
  • Analyze and interpret policies and procedures to staff.
  • Analyze, interpret, and report research findings.
  • Developing Improved systems, procedures, forms.
  • Evaluate performance and operational issues, prepare recommendations for improvement.
  • Reduce liability to the City of Phoenix by adhering to State Laws and Phoenix City Codes.
  • Onboarding.
  • Coordinate installation of new systems, procedures and methods.
  • Demonstrate superior seamless customer service.
  • Ability to interpret legal documents, familiarity with legal terminology.
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency.
  • Worked with Management Assistant II to coordinate and complete special projects for the Police Administrator.

Administrative Aide

Phoenix Police Department Code Enforcement Unit
10.2016 - 10.2017
  • Notifying drivers/owners of the impounded vehicles per statute.
  • Advise owners of impounded vehicles about their rights to a hearing according to state statute.
  • Scheduling and overseeing hearings within 48-hours of request.
  • Researching tow information in RMS.
  • Researching vehicle owner information in CLIPS.
  • Communicating with the public in person and by telephone.
  • Authorizing vehicle releases for the towing/storage facilities.
  • Assisting Officers with vehicle inspections at towing vendor lots.
  • Understanding of the applicable laws and analyze the substance of each case.
  • Assist supervisors with training of new employees.
  • Work Out of Class when necessary.
  • Public Administrative finance and research position.

Communications Operator/Dispatcher

Phoenix Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Operate a multi-line telephone console system, alerting system, and TTY system for the deaf and hearing- impaired.
  • Translate information to the appropriate codes.
  • Determine and assign the level of priority of the call and enter the data into a computer-aided dispatch system for radio dispatch purposes.
  • Perform emergency medical dispatch and crisis intervention services.
  • Ask vital questions for emergency calls.
  • Monitor and operate a radio console and computer equipment.
  • Receive and respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency services and complaints.
  • Ask questions to interpret, analyze and anticipate the caller's situation as to resolve problems, provide information, dispatch emergency services, or refer callers to other agencies.
  • Dispatch and coordinate the responses of public safety agencies.
  • Identify appropriate number and type of equipment or apparatus to dispatch.
  • Enters and modifies information into local, state and national computer databases Monitor and respond to a variety of technical systems and alarms.
  • Safety and Security.
  • Public Administrative research position.

Manager/Funeral Director

A Legacy Funeral Home
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for the daily business operations for the funeral home, Maintain financial/accounting records, payroll records for staff, and monthly expenses.
  • Review and update contracts and oversee inventory control.
  • Manage all staff including interview, onboarding, training and conducting regular performance reviews.
  • Monitor high-volume phone lines and displayed proper phone etiquette.
  • Marketing and Community Relationship Liaison.
  • Participate in various industry related associations.
  • Display the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Organize and oversee vendor and community events.
  • Discuss the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains and funeral costs with family members.
  • Communicate with insurance companies to secure death benefits for the families of the deceased.
  • Oversee compliance with state statutes.

Manager/Funeral Director

Security National Memorial Mortuaries Division
08.2011 - 08.2014
  • Promoted to Manager of Funeral Home within first year of employment.
  • Explanation of responsibilities is synonymous with occupation listed above, with the addition of traveled out of state for management meetings.

Funeral Director

Security National Memorial Mortuaries Division
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Discussed the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains and funeral costs with family members.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for the families of the deceased.
  • Discussed pre-arranged funeral options and explained pricing to clients.
  • Displayed the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
  • Arranged transportation between sites for the remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of the clergy.
  • Picked up the deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
  • Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
  • Met with families of deceased to discuss funeral service requests, disposition of remains and pricing.
  • Acted as a liaison between hospitals, physicians, the county coroner, newspapers and members of the clergy.

Manager/Funeral Director

Allen Funeral Home
01.2007 - 08.2010

Funeral Director

Service Corporation International - Lundberg White Rose and Chapel of the Chimes
06.1999 - 01.2002

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
1998

Associate of Applied Science -

South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ
1996

Skills

  • Research operational issues - prepare improvement recommendations
  • Evaluate current organization, policy, and procedures for improvement
  • Proficient at producing written documents
  • Coordinate proposal processes
  • Composing public reports and contracts
  • Monitors contract compliance
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Conduct research and analytical studies
  • Able to work calmly during high stress situations
  • Efficient and responsible
  • Develop and revise administrative manuals
  • Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, RMS, CAD, and CLIPS
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Relationship management/Community engagement
  • Office and staff streamlining
  • Client assessment and analysis
  • Oversee multi-level employees
  • Compiles data and prepares monthly, annual, and special reports
  • Ability to work, exempt, more than 40 hours weekly
  • Project management
  • Work cooperatively with employees and public
  • Provide seamless customer service
  • Fiscally responsible
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Client account management
  • Knowledge of rules, statutes, city codes and police department Operations Orders
  • Knowledge of Departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
  • Experience in the principles and practices of public administration
  • Manage office and staff daily operations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Data management/Customer account vendor audits
  • Process implementation
  • Assists department and bureau heads
  • Maintain reliable and regular attendance
  • Familiarity with legal terminology
  • Experience in conducting hearings (PCC and State Statute)

Objective

To obtain a Challenging position with opportunity for growth and advancement with the City of Phoenix Fire Department, as the Management Assistant II for Emergency Transportation Services Department.

References

Jessica Rothschild - Management Services Administrator - Phoenix Fire Department - 602-495-2472

Stella Perez - Accountant III - Phoenix Fire Department- 602-256-3574

Kylie Roos - Associate Director of Finance University of Utah- 801-941-7079

Nadine Fries - Professional associate - 602-722-1496

Becky Ross - Professional associate - 520-490-3933

Amy Ohlson - Professional associate - 602-410-6109

Karen Higgenbotham - Personal reference - 480-789-0680

Timeline

Vehicle Impound/Alarm Unit Manager

Phoenix Police Department
07.2019 - Current

Administrative Assistant 1

Phoenix Police Department Code Enforcement Unit
10.2017 - 07.2019

Administrative Aide

Phoenix Police Department Code Enforcement Unit
10.2016 - 10.2017

Communications Operator/Dispatcher

Phoenix Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2016

Manager/Funeral Director

A Legacy Funeral Home
01.2014 - 01.2015

Manager/Funeral Director

Security National Memorial Mortuaries Division
08.2011 - 08.2014

Funeral Director

Security National Memorial Mortuaries Division
08.2010 - 08.2011

Manager/Funeral Director

Allen Funeral Home
01.2007 - 08.2010

Funeral Director

Service Corporation International - Lundberg White Rose and Chapel of the Chimes
06.1999 - 01.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Mesa Community College

Associate of Applied Science -

South Mountain Community College
TRISTEN LATTANZI