Joanna Martinez
Wenatchee,WA
Summary
Dynamic Flagger with proven expertise at Chelan Co PUD, adept at managing traffic flow and ensuring public safety. Skilled in signaling techniques and quick decision-making, I enhanced construction efficiency and improved safety protocols, effectively directing motorists and maintaining orderly work zones. Committed to exceptional communication and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Call Flagger
Chelan Co PUD
Wenatchee, WA
08.2020 - 02.2025
- Ensured proper usage of signaling devices, including stop/slow paddles, flags, and radios for effective communication among team members.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
- Displayed excellent decision-making skills under pressure while managing heavy vehicle traffic during unexpected events or incidents onsite.
- Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
- Increased construction efficiency by ensuring timely movement of equipment and materials through the designated work zone.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of my Foreman.
- Enhanced team communication by maintaining constant contact with other flaggers, supervisors, and drivers.
- Familiar with use of hand signaling.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills when interacting with frustrated or confused motorists, offering assistance whenever possible.
- Improved traffic safety by effectively directing and controlling vehicular flow at construction sites.
Flagger
Smith Excavation, LLC.
Cashmere, WA
01.2015 - 08.2020
- Maintaining the flow of traffic around the construction sites.
- Closing the lanes in case of emergency and maintenance work.
- Directing the vehicles as and when required.
- Setting up traffic cones, and signs around the site.
- Answering questions about the detours.
- Removing the barricades, traffic cones, and sign boards after completion of work.
- Communicating efficiently with the other Flaggers via hand held devices.
- Using hand signals and signs to direct the traffic.
Education
General Diploma -
Quincy High School
Quincy, WA06.1992
Skills
- Signaling techniques
- Quick decision making
- Safety policies and measures
- Public safety awareness
- Traffic control
- Roadway regulations
- Signage holding
- Work zone safety
- Traffic flow
- Safety procedures and measures
- Work area oversight
- Traffic monitoring
- Safety monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Safety protocols
- Public safety
- Traffic management
- Safe road crossing procedures
Certification
Flagger’s card
CPR card
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
On-Call Flagger
Chelan Co PUD
08.2020 - 02.2025
Flagger
Smith Excavation, LLC.
01.2015 - 08.2020
General Diploma -
Quincy High School