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Annette Ricketts

Lake Shasta

Summary

Knowledgeable dispatcher with several years of experience. Adept at checking on field personnel and solving concerns with a self-directed and flexible approach. Great team management and complex problem-solving skills. Resourceful multitasker with proven skills in scheduling drivers, optimizing routes and prioritizing calls.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatcher/Call Receiver

Earls Plumbing
Redding
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Coordinated daily schedules for plumbers and service calls to optimize response times.
  • Managed incoming customer inquiries via phone and email to ensure timely resolution.

Dispatcher Office Assistant

Bills Towing Service
Mountain View
02.2017 - 10.2017

Dispatcher Office Assistant

Roto Rooter Plumbing
Santa Clara
04.2011 - 10.2015
  • Monitored dispatch board and adjusted call priorities to enhance response times based on caller needs.
  • Assigned drivers to optimal routes to meet customer requirements and improve service delivery.
  • Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations to maintain accurate operational data.

Dispatcher/Operator

Personal Telephone Answering Service
San Jose
02.2010 - 08.2010
  • Coordinated communication among tow companies, CHP, PD, CPS, ADPS, and doctors to ensure timely and effective response.
  • Managed scheduling of service requests to optimize response times and resource allocation.
  • Coordinated incoming calls, directing them to appropriate personnel for timely response.
  • Maintained accurate records of all communications and service requests for review.

Dispatcher/Customer Service Representative

Tuleberg Towing
Stockton
06.2007 - 04.2008

Monitored incoming calls and dispatched service requests to relevant teams for efficient resolution.

  • Coordinated with field personnel to facilitate timely responses to customer needs, enhancing service satisfaction.
  • Dispatched calls for AAA and commercial towing, ensuring prompt service delivery.

Dispatcher II/Call Receiver

CSAA Automobile
Elk Grove
08.1999 - 02.2007

Functioned as Emergency Dispatcher for towing companies in Northern California, handled high call volumes. Monitored progress and ETAs/PTAs of Tow Truck Drivers using D2000 system to streamline response times. Maintained customer contact. Using Maps books to give drivers a quicker route to call locations. Received call from CHP, PD, SO, and call boxes. Conducted training sessions for new dispatchers on standard operating procedures. and call receivers.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA

Skills

  • Dispatching procedures
  • Emergency response
  • Radio communication
  • Tracking systems
  • Route navigation
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Task prioritization
  • Problem-solving
  • Stress tolerance
  • Emergency communication

Timeline

Dispatcher/Call Receiver

Earls Plumbing
05.2019 - 08.2019

Dispatcher Office Assistant

Bills Towing Service
02.2017 - 10.2017

Dispatcher Office Assistant

Roto Rooter Plumbing
04.2011 - 10.2015

Dispatcher/Operator

Personal Telephone Answering Service
02.2010 - 08.2010

Dispatcher/Customer Service Representative

Tuleberg Towing
06.2007 - 04.2008

Dispatcher II/Call Receiver

CSAA Automobile
08.1999 - 02.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Child Development

San Joaquin Delta College
Annette Ricketts