Knowledgeable Dispatcher with 2 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. Resourceful multitasker with proven skills in scheduling responders, prioritizing jobs and liaising with 3rd party contractors to fault repair emergency works in a timely and safe manner
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatch Officer
program facility management
Brooklyn, VIC
08.2022 - Current
Coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure efficient response times.
Maintained contact with field units to update them on changing situations and new orders from command centers.
Responded quickly and accurately to all incoming requests for service.
Assessed the severity of each incident in order to prioritize responses accordingly.
Prepared detailed reports regarding dispatch activities for supervisors' review.
Adhered to safety guidelines when dispatching personnel or equipment.
Ensured that all necessary information was provided prior to dispatching units or personnel.
Developed effective strategies for responding efficiently during large-scale emergencies.
Identified areas where improvements could be made within the dispatch process.
Traffic Controller
RTM Traffic Solutions
Laverton, VIC
04.2019 - 08.2022
Coordinating, setting up, managing and removing traffic control
Ensuring the health and safety of others
Directing traffic around areas of disruption, such as roadworks, emergency utility works and planned maintenance
Directing pedestrians to maintain safety around changed vehicle and road conditions
Communicating via two-way radio with other road traffic team members, emergency response teams and construction workers to give and receive updates on traffic and conditions
Operating road signs, such as a Stop/Slow bat, and using hand signals to direct flow of traffic and pedestrians
Explaining operations and answering driver and pedestrian questions
Taking directions from supervisor, traffic authority workers, construction project managers, police officers, paramedics, firefighters, auditors and government officials
Setting up and taking down temporary road signs.
Sales Assistant
Cotton On Kids
Melton, Vic
04.2017 - 04.2019
Delivering exceptional customer service while meeting company KPI's, budgets, and sales targets
Visual merchandising
Stock receiving
Customer complaints
Loss prevention
Customer service.
Third Party Logistic Co-ordinator/Purchasing Officer/Customer Service
Langdon Ingredients/Bakery Craft
Derrimut
01.2007 - 02.2010
Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data
Minimized damage and repair costs through careful management and preventative maintenance
Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses, and customers regarding outgoing orders
Prepared documents for shipment claims submissions
E-mailed suppliers, carriers, and customers with shipping updates
Received all imported goods and checked product condition and count
Prioritized order security, accuracy, and on-time pickup and delivery
Performed accounts receivable duties including invoicing, researching chargebacks, discrepancies, and reconciliations
Maintained accurate stock records and schedules
Established long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service
Established and maintained vendor partnerships
Maintained accurate records of past due customer account activity
Effective liaison between customers and internal departments
Updated customer orders from start to finish in an accurate and timely manner
Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers
Solved unresolved customer issues
Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time, and productivity
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner.
Store Manager
Just Group (Smiggle)
10.2013 - 01.1017
Motivating and supporting my team to deliver exceptional customer service while meeting company KPI's, budgets, and sales targets
Rostering and task delegating
Visual merchandising
Staff training and individual performance updates performed monthly
Overall managing of staff and storekeeping on top of head office promotions and v.m changes while delivering exceptional customer service
Stocktake
Stock receiving
Customer complaints
Loss prevention
Budget reports weekly, monthly, seasonally, and yearly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fawkner Secondary College
01.1996
Skills
Staff training and evaluating
Setting up and removal of road signage according to TGS
Keeping up flow of traffic
Stop slow of traffic
Setting up safe worksite for emergency or planned works with ability to change set up when needed depending on works
Communicate with client to meet expectations
Customer service orientated
Flexible
Excellent time management
Data entry
Proactive
Always striving to do better
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Articulate and well-spoken
Accurate and detailed
Works well under pressure
Experienced in Shipping and receiving
Situational Awareness
Stress Tolerance
Public Safety
Database Management
Data Entry
Schedule Management
Updating logs
Critical thinker
Verifying coverage
Incident Reporting
Database updates
Monitoring field personnel
Clarity Proficiency
Dispatching procedures
Certification
HSEQ representative
RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop slow bat
R11WHS302D Traffic Management Plan
Construction Induction white card
City West Water induction
Manual Drivers License
References
David George 0431308390
Clare Cooley 0413584929
Timeline
Dispatch Officer
program facility management
08.2022 - Current
Traffic Controller
RTM Traffic Solutions
04.2019 - 08.2022
Sales Assistant
Cotton On Kids
04.2017 - 04.2019
Store Manager
Just Group (Smiggle)
10.2013 - 01.1017
Third Party Logistic Co-ordinator/Purchasing Officer/Customer Service
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