Laurnell Nottingham
Brooklyn
Summary
Detail-oriented logistics specialist with a strong focus on traffic management and work zone safety. Proven ability to coordinate effectively under pressure, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing workflow efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Coordinator
JR Cruz Construction
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with construction teams to minimize disruptions and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Directed traffic flow to ensure safety at construction sites.
- Monitored site conditions, adjusting traffic patterns as needed for optimal safety.
- Communicated effectively with drivers and pedestrians to provide clear directions.
- Trained new flaggers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented best practices for signaling vehicles, improving overall compliance with traffic regulations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of work zones to identify potential hazards.
- Assisted in developing strategies for managing high-traffic areas during peak hours.
- Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
- Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills when determining appropriate actions in response to changing conditions or emergencies within the work zone.
- Maintained constant communication with fellow flaggers to ensure smooth coordination of traffic control efforts.
- Collaborated with construction crews and project managers to establish optimal traffic flow patterns during roadwork operations.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
- Increased worker safety by promptly reporting any hazardous conditions or incidents observed on job sites.
- Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
- Managed stress effectively while working in high-pressure environments with heavy traffic volumes and challenging weather conditions.
- Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
- Enhanced safety for both drivers and workers by closely monitoring work zones and adjusting flagging signals accordingly.
- Promoted teamwork among fellow flaggers by offering assistance when needed and sharing best practices for improved performance overall.
- Participated in ongoing training programs related to traffic control procedures, road safety regulations, and first aid techniques.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective traffic management plans for various construction projects.
- Contributed to an accident-free work zone by maintaining a strong focus on safety precautions and proactively addressing potential hazards.
- Reduced accidents in work zones by strictly adhering to federal, state, and local traffic regulations.
- Recorded license plate numbers of traffic violators to turn over to law enforcement officials.
- Guided or controlled vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
- Installed warning flags and used hand signals to catch drivers' attention about hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Transportation regulations
- Route planning
- Logistics management
- Deadline adherence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Stress tolerance
- Flagging procedures
- Traffic control devices
- Leadership qualities
- Traffic management
- Work zone safety
- Accident prevention
- Hazard identification
- Pedestrian safety
Timeline
Traffic Coordinator
JR Cruz Construction
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westinghouse