Committed professional with a solid history of accomplishment in helping people handle emotionally-charged, life-threatening and dangerous situations. Knowledgeable about dispatch procedures and policies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
911 Dispatcher
Dekalb County Emergency Services
01.2022 - Current
Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
Supported law enforcement officers during high-risk situations by providing vital background data on suspect locations or histories.
Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
Field Technician
New South & Associates Archaeology Company
07.2021 - 01.2022
I am a field technician for a contract archaeological company
My position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills with my co-workers as well as our clients
This position also requires an expertise in computer and data analysis skills
Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2018 - 01.2021
I am responsible for operating a register, stocking merchandise, and providing excellent customer service
Student/Field Technician
MTSU Archaeological Field School
05.2019 - 07.2019
I was a part of an excavation group in Gurupa Miri, Para, Brazil
We excavated a trash midden in the central Amazon Rainforest along the Amazon River
I had experience excavating, collecting, and cataloging artifacts found
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
01.2016 - 08.2018
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science - History, Archaeology, Medieval Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
01.2021
Associate's Degree of Science - History
Motlow State Community College
01.2017
Skills
Works Well Under Pressure
Active listening
Critical thinking
Computer skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Writing, Traveling, Connecting with new people, Learning new skills
Timeline
911 Dispatcher
Dekalb County Emergency Services
01.2022 - Current
Field Technician
New South & Associates Archaeology Company
07.2021 - 01.2022
Student/Field Technician
MTSU Archaeological Field School
05.2019 - 07.2019
Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2018 - 01.2021
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
01.2016 - 08.2018
Associate's Degree of Science - History
Motlow State Community College
Bachelor's Degree of Science - History, Archaeology, Medieval Studies
Middle Tennessee State University
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