ELIZABETH GOMES
East Providence,RI
Summary
Dedicated public safety and corrections professional skilled in traffic management and inmate supervision. Successfully executed traffic control strategies that significantly decreased accidents and inmate misconduct, ensuring a safer environment. Bilingual in Portuguese and Spanish, fostering effective communication and teamwork across diverse settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
TRAFFIC CONTROL
EAST PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2004 - Current
- Managed traffic in high-congested, disruptive, and special event zones while adhering to safety protocols. Maintained clear communication with team members and department officials to update traffic conditions. Implemented temporary traffic patterns to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians, thereby preventing accidents. Provided testimony in court when required.
- Supervised and guided traffic in dense areas, including accident scenes, roadwork, construction sites, and utility maintenance zones to ensure safety and efficient traffic flow.
- Regulated traffic to maintain mobility and prevent gridlock while ensuring safety for pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists.
- Effectively reported motor vehicle violations to the department and maintained clear communication with on-site crews to promptly address situational changes. Promptly coordinated with emergency response teams as needed.
- Implemented detours to direct drivers and pedestrians around obstacles, minimizing risk of traffic-related injuries.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
MIC FRAMINGHAM AND MIC NORFOLK
, MA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Maintained security within the correctional facility ensuring the safety of staff and inmates by conducting regular patrols, inspections and searches to prevent the introduction of contraband. Resolved conflicts using appropriate intervention methods, demonstrating strong resolution and crisis management skills. Collaborated effectively with other officers and staff to uphold a secure environment. Utilized excellent communication, observational, and decision-making abilities to address security concerns and maintain order.
- Enforced rules and regulations, contributing to a measurable decrease in inmate misconduct and incidents.
- Conducted comprehensive searches that led to the confiscation of contraband items, thereby ensuring safety and security.
- Defused conflicts with a calm demeanor, ensuring safety and well-being of all parties involved.
- Documented incidents with accuracy and detail, maintaining thorough logs vital for verification and identification.
Overnight Receiving Dock Associate
SAMS CLUB
SEEKONK, MA
01.2004 - 01.2013
- Managed incoming deliveries, verifying and maintaining accountability for all shipments, unloading and storing items, and efficiently completing documentation for each delivery while communicating issues to management for timely resolution.
- Verified incoming merchandise for accuracy and ensured proper documentation upon receipt to maintain inventory integrity.
- Safely operated a battery powered forklift to complete stowage of all products in their specified locations adhering to safety protocols and guidelines
- Inspected pallet conditions for safe storage and documented merchandise conditions to support operational safety standards.
- Maintained timely processing of administrative records to support operational efficiency.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ecola Secundaria Manuel De Arriaga
Horta, Portugal01-1989
Skills
- EXPERTISE: Public Relations Maintaining Composure Environment Adaptation Problem Solving First Aid Training Policy Implementation
Certification
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER'S ADVANCED TRAINING FOR TRAINERS | 2019
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
- Bilingual, Proficient, Team Oriented, Conscientious, Flexible, Critical Thinking, Responsible, Initiative, Ambitious
- LANGUAGES: Portuguese (Fluent) | Brazilian Portuguese (Fluent) | Spanish (Proficient)
Timeline
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
MIC FRAMINGHAM AND MIC NORFOLK
01.2018 - 01.2022
TRAFFIC CONTROL
EAST PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT
12.2004 - Current
Overnight Receiving Dock Associate
SAMS CLUB
01.2004 - 01.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Ecola Secundaria Manuel De Arriaga