David Drake
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge in work zone safety and traffic control at Pavecon. Demonstrated success in enhancing safety through thorough hazard assessments and effective communication. Recognized for maintaining seamless operations and minimizing risks in high-pressure environments. Committed flagger with a proven track record of punctuality across various work sites, ready to leverage attention to detail and communication skills in a new role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flagger
Pavecon
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2021 - 12.2025
- Set up and maintained signage for road closures and detours.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate safe work zones.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local laws pertaining to construction work zones while on duty.
- Assisted with lane closures and detours when necessary.
- Alerted job site workers when approaching vehicles failed to heed to road warnings and signage, which prevented serious injuries and accidents.
- Alerted oncoming vehicles of unexpected changes in roadway conditions using hand signals or flags.
- Reported unsafe driving practices observed during shifts to supervisors immediately.
- Coordinated with other flaggers and law enforcement officials during large events or rush hour periods.
Receiver
SYSCO Food Services
Front Royal, VA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Organized products in designated warehouse locations for efficient retrieval.
- Checked orders against invoices to ensure accuracy before releasing them from the warehouse.
- Participated in physical inventories when required by counting parts, supplies, and equipment.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Pilot Car Driver
All Construction
Mount Storm, WV
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Communicated with drivers and crew to ensure safe passage.
- Set up safety signs and cones to secure work areas.
- Safely and efficiently navigated pilot car vehicles along designated routes ensuring proper spacing between the lead vehicle and oversized loads.
- Provided support services including flagging operations, escorting over-dimensional loads and providing route surveys.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding travel times, delays due to weather or traffic conditions, detours or any other changes in plans that may arise during transport.
- Responded to emergency situations by quickly assessing potential hazards and taking appropriate action to minimize risk exposure.
Education
GED -
Richmond Vocational School
Richmond, VA01-1991
Skills
- Work zone safety
- Traffic control
- Road signage setup
- Hazard assessment
- Shipping logistics
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Written and verbal communication
Certification
- CDL Certified
- Flagger Certification
- Completed necessary courses and certifications for all positions
Accomplishments
- Promoted from forklift operator to receiver (Sysco)
- Abilility to endure and navigate through difficult work and life experiences
- Punctual, professional, and willing to pursue future growth opportunities
Affiliations
- Sport memorabilia collector
- Salt Water Fishing
- 4H Member
- Animal Lover
- Bingo Enthusiast
Timeline
Receiver
SYSCO Food Services
08.2024 - 05.2025
Pilot Car Driver
All Construction
01.2022 - 01.2023
Flagger
Pavecon
01.2021 - 12.2025
GED -
Richmond Vocational School