Theresa Large
Palmyra,Missouri
Summary
Control systems specialist with hands-on experience in monitoring, operating, and maintaining complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with ability to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in troubleshooting, system optimization, and ensuring safe and efficient operations. Known for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATOR
Northeast Missouri Power Cooperative
Palmyra, Mo
02.2017 - 12.2025
- Monitor the electrical transmission system. Maintain all records and logs as required for the power system. Answer incoming emergency and non-emergency calls and radio traffic. Work with all executive and operations personnel to maintain the power system in and safe manner.
TELECOMMUNICATOR
Marion County Emergency Services
Hannibal, MO
01.2013 - 02.2017
- Answer incoming emergency and non-emergency calls. Communicate with emotional callers and emergency personnel including police, fire and ems by phone and/or radio. Provide life support instructions until emergency help arrives. Enter and maintain all state and county records information as required. Acquiring and maintaining all state and county certifications as needed to perform duties.
MANAGER
Niemann foods inc
Palmyra, Mo
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Manage all retail and production operations for both the Deli and Bakery departments. Maintain all quality and food safety logs as required by the company and state. Monitor financial records and invoices for expense and profit analysis reports. Responsible for all training and scheduling of direct employees.
CLERK/BOOKKEEPER
Palmyra hardware and lumber
Palmyra, Mo
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Provide customer service, including but not limited to calculating lumber and supplies needed for building projects, problem solve plumbing, electrical and construction issues and guide the customer to a solution. Assist with inventory and pricing of incoming product.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER/DISPATCH
Marion county sheriff department
Palmyra, Mo
01.2003 - 11.2006
- Perform all duties as both Corrections Officer and Dispatcher. Responsible for monitoring inmate activity to maintain a safe environment. Keeping all inmate records up to date both on computer and paper file. Acquiring and maintaining all state and county certifications as needed to perform duties.
PROCESS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Diemakers inc
Monroe City And Palmyra, Mo
06.1991 - 09.1999
- Starting position as a Secondary Operator in 1991 and through training and education, advanced to a position as a Process Engineering Tech. Responsibilities included but not limited to operations of metal casting, production, quality control, machining, machine maintenance, finishing and packaging of product, building and pre-production process experimental operations. Position as Diecast Operations Lead responsible for training, scheduling, evaluations and discipline of up to 30 employees.
Education
Basic Computer Programming, Blueprint Reading
HANNIBAL LA GRANGE COLLEGE
Hannibal, MoAdvanced Electrical Mathematics, Mathematics for Machine Technologies, AC/DC Electronics
MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hannibal, Mo01-1997
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Able to multi-task
- Strong decision making
- Strong organizational skills
- Quality assurance checks
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Training and mentoring
Interests
I enjoy operating my own business part-time in the city of Quincy, I enjoy hunting, gardening and crafting, I am actively involved with several conservation organizations to help support wildlife conservation and private land management
Timeline
SYSTEM CONTROL OPERATOR
Northeast Missouri Power Cooperative
02.2017 - 12.2025
TELECOMMUNICATOR
Marion County Emergency Services
01.2013 - 02.2017
MANAGER
Niemann foods inc
11.2010 - 12.2012
CLERK/BOOKKEEPER
Palmyra hardware and lumber
08.2008 - 09.2010
CORRECTIONS OFFICER/DISPATCH
Marion county sheriff department
01.2003 - 11.2006
PROCESS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Diemakers inc
06.1991 - 09.1999
Basic Computer Programming, Blueprint Reading
HANNIBAL LA GRANGE COLLEGE
Advanced Electrical Mathematics, Mathematics for Machine Technologies, AC/DC Electronics
MOBERLY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE