Brandon Mitchell
Beckley,WV
Summary
Safety-oriented flagger promoting a several-year career of on-time attendance on different work sites. A smart employee willing to lend a hand to construction crews when needed. Ready for a new position where attention to detail and exceptional communication can be utilized. Focused flagger proudly offering several years of experience creating routing procedures for traffic control and directing drivers on busy highways when construction work is ongoing. Flexible professional minimizes driver inconvenience and decreases traffic issues. Skilled and smart worker remains calm in stressful environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Flagger
AWP Area Wide Protective
Beckley, WV
05.2023 - Current
- Directed traffic away from work zones while maintaining safety regulations.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure safe passage through construction zones.
- Set up temporary traffic control devices to alert motorists of upcoming construction areas.
- Held stop and slow paddles to direct traffic around active work sites.
- Ensured proper placement of warning signs, cones and barricades in accordance with state regulations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by utilizing flagging techniques or diverting traffic away from the danger zone.
- Assisted with lane closures and detours when necessary.
- Maintained a positive attitude towards customers, co-workers and supervisors in stressful situations.
- Utilized hand signals, verbal communication and brightly colored signs to direct traffic around construction sites.
- Communicated with drivers, providing clear directions to detour routes.
Cable Installation Technician
North Star
Beckley, WV
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Ensured network connectivity by testing cables using various tools such as multi-meters and signal level meters.
- Performed installation and troubleshooting of cable systems including coax, fiber optics, and other types of cabling.
- Installed set top boxes, modems, routers, switches, amplifiers, splitters and associated equipment.
- Inspected existing wiring infrastructure to identify any problems or defects in the system.
- Maintained accurate records of all installed cables and equipment in customer locations.
- Prepared detailed reports on completed projects for management review.
- Ran CAT5e and CAT6 Ethernet cabling between walls or ceilings.
- Tested newly installed cables using specialized testing devices like tone generators or multimeters.
- Resolved issues related to faulty connections or poor signal strength.
- Followed safety protocols while working with ladders or climbing poles when installing aerial lines.
- Repaired damaged cables caused by weather conditions or improper handling.
Painter
K A Sodders Painting
Coraopolis, PA
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting;.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading;.
- Removed old wall coverings before applying new ones;.
- Protected furniture from dust generated during preparation of walls ;.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Primed, smoothed and cleaned trim, walls and ceilings to prepare for painting tasks.
- Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
Education
GED -
Job Corps
Charleston, WV05-2004
Skills
- Traffic routing procedures
- Traffic routing planning
- Hazards vigilance
- Hazard awareness
- Safety policies and measures
- Safety procedures and measures
- Construction work understanding
- Traffic Control
- Heavy Lifting
- Traffic flow
Timeline
Flagger
AWP Area Wide Protective
05.2023 - Current
Cable Installation Technician
North Star
11.2020 - 04.2022
Painter
K A Sodders Painting
10.2018 - 04.2020
GED -
Job Corps
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