Christopher Baker
South Chesterfield
Summary
Skilled Dispatcher with background in coordinating and directing vehicles, equipment, or staff according to regulations and established policies. Known for strong problem-solving capabilities, clear communication skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Demonstrated success in optimizing routes, managing crisis situations effectively, and improving response times. In previous roles have enhanced operational efficiency significantly while maintaining high standards of safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior traffic operator
Metafora/VDOT
Colonial Heights
09.2023 - Current
Dispatched safety service patrol vehicles to assist with motorists.
Worked with local law enforcement and emergency services for downed trees, faulty traffic signals, debris, traffic control for vehicle crashes, downed power lines.
Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
Contacted the VDOT area headquarters for snow removal and other weather events.
Directly talked to and helped out civilians in need of assistance.
Used Google spreadsheets Microsoft office, CAD, OpenTMS, AVL, RIOS, Motorola VISTA and other programs.
Shift Lead
Saucy's BBQ
Petersburg
01.2018 - 08.2023
- I trim and smoke all of our bbq (chicken,baby backs,spare ribs,tofu,pork butts,brisket)
- Also work on the line preparing orders.
- We make sides from scratch as well.
- Also shift lead some days.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Chester
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Picker,stow and forklift
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Matoaca High School
Matoaca, VASkills
- Employee of the quarter twice for TOC operations
- Dispatch coordination
- Traffic signal management
- Weather response planning
- Data analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Traffic control management
- Project collaboration
- Team leadership
- Data entry
- Efficient multitasking
- Cooking
- Food Preparation
- Food Service
- Food Safety
- Beer and wine ordering
- Shipping & receiving sysco 3 times a week
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Senior traffic operator
Metafora/VDOT
09.2023 - Current
Shift Lead
Saucy's BBQ
01.2018 - 08.2023
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
04.2016 - 01.2018
High school diploma - General Studies
Matoaca High School