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Amy Barrett

Paragould

Summary

Professional, experienced, and prepared public safety communicator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Excels in high-pressure environments, ensuring accurate and swift information relay. Strong skills in multi-tasking, problem-solving, and clear communication. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing needs and priorities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Paragould Emergency Services
03.2019 - 03.2025
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on industry best practices and maintain certification requirements.
  • Conducted quality assurance checks on recorded calls, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Increased accuracy in record-keeping through meticulous documentation of each call''s details and outcomes.
  • Served as an essential link between various emergency services providers, ensuring rapid deployment of necessary assistance during crises.
  • Ensured public safety by swiftly dispatching appropriate resources to the scene of incidents.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers, addressing their needs promptly and professionally.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement agencies during high-risk incidents for a successful resolution.
  • Reduced stress for callers by maintaining a calm demeanor and providing clear instructions during crisis situations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to callers in crisis, displaying empathy while obtaining necessary information for emergency response teams.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Entered data into system and updated contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Assisted with file organization, ensuring documents were properly categorized and easily accessible for team members.
  • Expedited data entry tasks with efficient typing speed and accuracy.

911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Greene County Sheriff's Office
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • 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.
  • Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
  • Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries related to payments, account balances, and transaction discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westside High School
Jonesboro, AR
05-2005

Skills

  • Computer-aided dispatch
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Record-keeping accuracy
  • Data entry
  • Multi-line phone operation
  • Customer service
  • CPR training

Certification

  • Automated External Defibrillator Use (AED) – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • TTY/TDD for Telecommunicators – your state's Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing or equivalent.
  • CPR Certified
  • EMD Certified

Languages

English

Timeline

911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Paragould Emergency Services
03.2019 - 03.2025

911 Public Safety Telecommunicator

Greene County Sheriff's Office
01.2015 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Westside High School
Amy Barrett