Jaquan Terrell
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2021 - Current
- Directed traffic away from work zones while maintaining safety regulations.
- Inspected and maintained safety equipment such as cones, barricades, signs and flags.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure safe passage through construction zones.
- Set up temporary traffic control devices to alert motorists of upcoming construction areas.
- Monitored roadways for hazardous conditions and reported any potential issues to supervisor.
- Held stop and slow paddles to direct traffic around active work sites.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by utilizing flagging techniques or diverting traffic away from the danger zone.
- Ensured proper placement of warning signs, cones and barricades in accordance with state regulations.
- Assisted with lane closures and detours when necessary.
- Provided guidance to pedestrians crossing streets in construction areas.
- Informed workers about traffic control protocols for each job site.
- Maintained a positive attitude towards customers, co-workers and supervisors in stressful situations.
- Adhered to all safety protocols including use of hard hats, reflective vests, gloves.
- Alerted oncoming vehicles of unexpected changes in roadway conditions using hand signals or flags.
- Reported unsafe driving practices observed during shifts to supervisors immediately.
- Served as an information source for motorists regarding alternate routes due to road closures.
- Stood at intersections directing traffic flow according to changing needs throughout the day.
- Conducted daily inspections of flagger station supplies such as cones, flares and barricades.
- Coordinated with other flaggers and law enforcement officials during large events or rush hour periods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local laws pertaining to construction work zones while on duty.
Landscaper
First Services Residential
Spotsylvania, VA
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
Education
Riverbend High School
Fredericksburg, VA07-2018
Skills
- Safety procedures and measures
- Construction crew assistance
- Traffic routing procedures
- Work area oversight
- Hazard awareness
- Heavy Lifting
- Traffic Control
- Written and verbal communication
- Effective customer communication
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Task Prioritization
- Safety Monitoring
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Flagger
Area Wide Protective Inc.
03.2021 - Current
Landscaper
First Services Residential
09.2020 - 12.2021
Riverbend High School