Charlene Dickens
Washington,DC
Summary
Detailed Transportation Engineer with attainments in analyzing traffic patterns, reviewing infrastructure patterns and collecting and reviewing data on transportation operations. Outstanding verbal and written communication talents. Willing to relocate and travel for the job. Strategic Transportation Engineer with a 30-year background in the transportation engineering industry. Strong skills in preparing technical reports, developing planning studies and conducting traffic analysis. Professional and hardworking with knowledge of all safety and traffic operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Engineer
DC Department OF Transportation
Washington, DC
02.2004 - 05.2020
- Evaluated transportation systems and traffic control devices to determine need for modification.
- Investigated traffic problems and suggested ways to improve traffic flow and safety.
- Coordinated with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement projects.
- Checked construction plans, design calculations or cost estimations for completeness, accuracy or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
- Conferred with contractors, utility companies or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications or work schedules.
- Reviewed development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Handled 25 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
- Coordinated with contractors, utility companies, and government agencies to implement projects
Patent Examiner
U.S Patent Office
Alexandria, VA
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Participated in professional development initiatives for consistent improvement and up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices.
- Handled complex scheduling for appointments, court appearances and depositions for busy litigation firm.
- Created intake sheets for English and Spanish clients and conducted interviews in both languages.
- Compiled documentation, ensuring accuracy and detail for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions to court and trial exhibits.
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
- Provided key administrative assistance to senior management.
- Maintained litigation docket and calendars for attorneys, noting deadlines for responsive pleadings, motions and other important deadlines
- Handled filing systems for both short and traditional real estate transactions
- Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases
- Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection
- Provided key administrative assistance to senior management
Education
Master of Science - Architectural And Sustainility
The Catholic Univesity of America
Washington DC12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of The District of Columbia
Washington DC05.1992
Skills
- Ability to monitor performance
- Mathematics proficiency
- Systems Analysis
- Logical
- Persuasion skills
- Leadership
- Cultural awareness
- Flexible & Adaptable
- MS Office
- Customer service
- Analytical skills
- Computer proficiency
- Training & Development
- Responsible
- Written Communication
- Intellectual Property
- Complex Cases
- Patents And Trademarks
- Evaluation
- Teaching Classes
- Program Reviews
- Analyze Data
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Classroom Teaching
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Quality Assurance
- Plan Review
- Shop Drawings
- Construction Procedures
- Quality Control Inspection
- Appointment
- Industry Standards
- Electrical System
- Test Cases
- Functional Requirements
- Results-Driven
- Strong Time Management
- Engineering Design
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Transportation Engineer
DC Department OF Transportation
02.2004 - 05.2020
Patent Examiner
U.S Patent Office
01.1996 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Architectural And Sustainility
The Catholic Univesity of America
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of The District of Columbia
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