Brandon Eccarius
Colorado Springs ,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Workzone Traffic Control, excelling in team management and training delivery. Fostered a culture of continuous learning, achieving higher retention and customer satisfaction rates. Skilled in mentoring and critical thinking, adept at enhancing training effectiveness and operational excellence. Proven track record in improving project completion rates and employee engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Trainer
Workzone Traffic Control
03.2024 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by regularly sharing industry trends and best practices among colleagues.
- Introduced innovative gamification strategies into training sessions, making learning more enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness.
- Implemented robust tracking systems to monitor employee progress throughout various stages of their training journey.
- Mentored junior trainers in effective teaching methodologies, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Teamed with Manager and Assistant Manager to brainstorm ways to enhance and improve training effectiveness.
Assistant Branch Manager
Workzone Traffic Control
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Trained and mentored new employees, fostering a positive work environment that led to higher retention rates.
- Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns, and questions, plan improvements and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Monitored daily branch activities, quickly identifying areas requiring improvement or corrective action to maintain operational excellence.
- Assisted in creating a welcoming branch atmosphere by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and visually appealing displays of promotional materials.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback for professional development and growth.
Traffic Control Supervisor
Workzone Traffic Control
01.2014 - 03.2022
- Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Maintained traffic control closures for lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
- Contributed to successful project completion while minimizing disruptions to the public through careful planning and execution of effective traffic control strategies.
- Reduced project delays by coordinating traffic control plans with construction teams and local authorities.
- Enhanced worker safety by implementing strict safety protocols for all traffic control personnel.
- Ensured smooth traffic flow by promptly addressing any issues or concerns raised by motorists, pedestrians, or construction workers.
- Decreased accident rates through diligent monitoring of construction zones and adjusting controls as needed.
- Streamlined operations, conducting routine site inspections to ensure proper traffic control measures were in place.
- Maintained clear communication channels between team members, ensuring prompt resolution of any arising issues in the field.
- Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
- Achieved higher compliance rates by training staff on the latest traffic control regulations and procedures.
- Improved traffic flow by efficiently managing lane closures and diversions.
Apprentice/Flagger
Workzone Traffic Control
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Built strong relationships with team members, supervisors, and Contractors, fostering a positive work environment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Assisted with problem-solving of challenging projects to develop critical thinking skills.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
Education
GED - High School
Summit High School
Breckenridge, CO02.2006
Skills
- Mentoring abilities
- Team Management
- Training delivery
- Coaching Techniques
- Employee Engagement
- Organizational Leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Onboarding
- Assigning Work
- Client Relationship Management
- Project and Program Management
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Lead Trainer
Workzone Traffic Control
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Branch Manager
Workzone Traffic Control
03.2022 - 03.2024
Traffic Control Supervisor
Workzone Traffic Control
01.2014 - 03.2022
Apprentice/Flagger
Workzone Traffic Control
06.2012 - 01.2014
GED - High School
Summit High School
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