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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Work Availability
Work Preference
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Wendy L. Roberson

Wendy L. Roberson

Dispatcher/CDL Driver
Garland,TX

Summary

Seeking gainful employment with an organization that values honesty, loyalty, and integrity. Eager to contribute to a team committed to building as a cohesive unit, fostering an environment of continuous education and growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dispatcher

Rockwall ISD Transportation Department
10.2024 - Current

Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.

  • Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
  • Directed dispatching, routing, and tracking of fleet vehicles.
  • Collaborated with fellow dispatchers to maintain a seamless workflow during shift changes.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Promoted teamwork among colleagues by proactively assisting others when needed.
  • Tracked delivery progress to identify possible delays and provide real-time updates to customers.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in evolving situations by adjusting strategies in real-time as new information became available.
  • Enhanced emergency response times by efficiently coordinating with first responders and accurately relaying critical information.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations, ensuring uninterrupted dispatch operations during emergencies.
  • Analyzed call patterns to predict peak times, adjusting staffing levels accordingly for optimal coverage.
  • Managed high-stress situations to ensure caller calmness, using effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.
  • Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and resolution.
  • Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
  • Utilized customer feedback to improve customer service.

Driver

North Texas Fleet Services
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
  • Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
  • Boosted company reputation through excellent driving record free from accidents or violations over an extended period of time.
  • Collaborated effectively with dispatchers, ensuring efficient communication for route planning and adjustments.
  • Reduced delivery times with careful planning and route optimization.

School Bus Driver

Caddo Mills Independent School District
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Obeyed federal, Texas State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.

CDL Driver

52 Trucking
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Ensured safe transportation of goods
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to uphold DOT requirements.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for weather and traffic conditions.

Pipeliner

Various Pipeline Projects
10.2008 - 06.2021
  • Rockford Const. - 65mi of 42” hauled pipe gang
  • Henkels & McCoy – 30 miles 30” hauled pipe gang, 2 ton pulled sand blaster on tie- ins
  • Henkels & McCoy – 33 miles of 40” hauled pipe gang, parts runner, drove 2 ton flatbed on clean-up crew
  • Henkels & McCoy- 68 miles of 42” hauled mini gang
  • Willbros - 115 mi 42” hauled mini gang
  • Willbros - 35 mi of 24” 20” & 12” skid truck & water truck driver
  • Sheehan –5 miles of 42” track hoe oiler stumped ROW, built mat road, ditching, lowering in, tie ins & back fill
  • Progressive- 10 mi 12”; 2 mi 20”; 90 miles 16” - straw for welder foreman in pipe gang, fabrication and tie- ins, road bores
  • Willbros – 5 mi 10” welder helper in fabrication, built launchers, receivers, and futures
  • Willbros – 1400’ 14” skid truck, welder helper (front end, fire line, capping), labor hand, pigging & testing
  • Willbros – sky trac operator- loaded skids on floats and skid baskets
  • and multipl3 other contractors with various other titles

School Bus Driver

Fairfield ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.

Utility Inspector

Applied Consultants
09.2011 - 03.2013
  • Appalachian gathering system for Momentum M3 Midstream
  • Enhanced pipeline safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Collaborated with construction teams to monitor progress and maintain quality standards throughout projects.
  • Coordinated with other inspectors and team members, sharing knowledge and expertise for consistent inspection results across projects.
  • Inspected pipe for safety and compliance.
  • Checked quality of construction and worksite policies.

Permit Officer/ Department Head

Brazos River Authority
03.2002 - 09.2005
  • Public Relations
  • Created and maintained a functional filing system for hard copies of data
  • Created and maintained database using Excel and Access to house permit holders information
  • Responsible for the permitting process of Private and commercial on water facilities and domestic water use diversions on Lake Granbury
  • Handle all correspondence with new and prospective permit holders
  • Perform on-site inspections for new and existing construction
  • Collection of lost revenue for facilities not previously permitted
  • Reconciliation of accounts using Lawson

Education

GED -

GED
Arlington TX
01.1994

Skills

  • Service-oriented communication
  • Detail-oriented data entry
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Effective communication
  • Thorough detail-oriented approach
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Proficient in prioritizing tasks
  • Strategic call organization

Certification

  • Forklift Certification

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekCareer advancement

Timeline

Dispatcher

Rockwall ISD Transportation Department
10.2024 - Current

Driver

North Texas Fleet Services
02.2024 - 10.2024

School Bus Driver

Caddo Mills Independent School District
12.2022 - 12.2023

CDL Driver

52 Trucking
02.2020 - 11.2022

School Bus Driver

Fairfield ISD
08.2018 - 05.2019

Utility Inspector

Applied Consultants
09.2011 - 03.2013

Pipeliner

Various Pipeline Projects
10.2008 - 06.2021

Permit Officer/ Department Head

Brazos River Authority
03.2002 - 09.2005

GED -

GED
Wendy L. RobersonDispatcher/CDL Driver