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Overview
Work History
Education
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KRYSTAL BIRKHOLZ

Belgrade

Summary

Dedicated, organized, experienced Telecommunication Operator, prior business owner and operator with the capability to multitask, problem solve and lead a team.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Inside Sales Representative

American Welding And Gas
Bozeman
02.2024 - Current
  • Support customer experience in store and via phone when ordering and purchasing products through cash and charge account transactions
  • Assist with administrative duties including daily transaction reconciliation, filing, end of day processing and opening/closing the store
  • Ensure inventory is organized and properly stored in the warehouse; stock showroom as needed
  • Receive and process inbound freight, including logging, receiving purchase orders and filling backorders
  • Assist branch manager in achieving and/or surpassing targeted budgeted sales projections
  • Assist branch manager with building and equipment maintenance
  • Assist Territory Managers to actively review and manage existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize working capital investment and financial risk.
  • Call on "house" accounts with annual sales below $10,000 to increase sales volume and frequency.
  • Grow the sales with those customers through telemarketing of other products.
  • Conduct cylinder exchanges, purchases and returns

Customer Service Representative/Sales Support

TEKRA/SWM
New Berlin
10.2019 - 06.2023
  • My key responsibilities are as follows:
  • Effectively manage incoming calls
  • Service new an existing account
  • Accurately and efficiently, enter orders
  • Work with sales teams to provide quotations to customers
  • Handle complaints, provided appropriate solutions, and follow up to ensure resolution
  • Accurate recordkeeping of customer interactions
  • Recommend products or services to customers by asking fact finding questions
  • Provide tech technical support to customers
  • Expedite orders and quotations we needed
  • Work with internal departments to be er serve customers
  • Efficient with CRM system and practices
  • Self motivated, and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Strong math aptitude
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, amount of time effectively

911 Dispatcher

WAUKESHA COUNTY 911
Waukesha
04.2017 - 08.2019
  • Answered and routed telephone calls and messages of emergency and non-emergency nature to the proper public service agency
  • Operated 6 radio dispatch positions
  • Utilized data input procedures on multiple keyboard terminals to assure data was properly transmi ed to the computer
  • Completed electronic incident forms
  • Maintained documentation of all communications transmi ed and received by radio into electronic databases
  • Assured proper routing of incident information through geographic knowledge of the county
  • Verified on visual screen (video display terminal) with call incident information to assure data was correctly transmi ed
  • Maintained records and data in accordance with departmental rules
  • Routed, transmi ed and interpreted teletype messages.

BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY, Telecommunicator
Green Bay
03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Answered and routed telephone calls and messages of emergency and non-emergency nature to the proper public service agency
  • Operated three radio dispatch positions
  • Utilized data input procedure on multiple keyboard terminals to assure date is properly transmi ed to the computer
  • Completed electronic incident forms
  • Maintained documentation of all communications transmi ed and received by radio into electronic databases
  • Assured proper routing of incident information through geographic knowledge of county
  • Maintained records and data in accordance with departmental rules
  • Routed, transmi ed and interpreted teletype messages
  • Participated in emergency preparation meetings to understand crisis management procedures
  • Conducted directory searches for employees and customers to locate phone numbers, business addresses and requested information
  • Prioritized responses to public emergency and non-emergent calls to efficiently dispatch police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time

Owner

THE PINES ON CROOKED LAKE
06.2012 - 11.2015
  • Organized special events in the restaurant, including receptions, club meetings and luncheons
  • Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies
  • Met, greeted and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within the restaurant
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
  • Performed payroll and accounting duties as necessary
  • Obtained and Maintained necessary licensing and permits
  • Prepared and served food and drinks.

Telecommunicator/Lead

BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
Green Bay
09.2001 - 06.2012
  • Answered and routed telephone calls and messages of emergency and non-emergency nature to the proper public service agency
  • Operated three radio dispatch positions
  • Utilized data input procedure on multiple keyboard terminals to assure date is properly transmi ed to the computer
  • Completed electronic incident forms
  • Maintained documentation of all communications transmi ed and received by radio into electronic databases
  • Assured proper routing of incident information through geographic knowledge of county
  • Maintained records and data in accordance with departmental rules
  • Routed, transmi ed and interpreted teletype messages
  • Assisted in policy and procedure development, ensured that policies and procedures were followed by all personnel
  • Reported conduct contrary to the shift supervisor
  • Assisted in training and provided input for regular reviews
  • Monitored employee performance and conducted additional training of personnel as deemed necessary
  • Documented performance
  • In the absence of the Shift Supervisor, assumed shift responsibility for the deliver of public safety communication services.

Education

American Sign Language Interpreting -

Fox Valley Technical College
Green Bay, Appleton, WI

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Preble High School
Green Bay, WI

Skills

  • Staff scheduling
  • Service-oriented
  • Strong work ethic
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Work effectively under stressful situations
  • Operate keyboard, telephone and radio
  • Equipment
  • Operate multiple computer terminals and
  • Programs simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong problem solving ability
  • De-escalation techniques

Accomplishments

  • Time System certified
  • Emergency Medical/Fire Dispatch certified
  • CPR certified

Timeline

Inside Sales Representative

American Welding And Gas
02.2024 - Current

Customer Service Representative/Sales Support

TEKRA/SWM
10.2019 - 06.2023

911 Dispatcher

WAUKESHA COUNTY 911
04.2017 - 08.2019

BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY, Telecommunicator
03.2015 - 04.2017

Owner

THE PINES ON CROOKED LAKE
06.2012 - 11.2015

Telecommunicator/Lead

BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY
09.2001 - 06.2012

American Sign Language Interpreting -

Fox Valley Technical College

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Preble High School
KRYSTAL BIRKHOLZ