Lycia Eads

Ellettsville,IN

Summary

Proven leader and Traffic Control Expert at RoadSafe Traffic Control, adept at ensuring safety and minimizing congestion during high-stakes events. Skilled in fostering team agility and promoting a culture of continuous learning. Excels in effective communication and rigorous adherence to safety protocols, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and workplace safety. Ethical Community Service Officer adept at providing effective and professional support to the public. Strengths include traffic control, ordinance enforcement and inspections. Friendly and reliable to work independently with minimal supervision. Collaborative individual experienced providing emergency response and traffic control for busy stretches of roadway. Holds multiple OSHA certifications. Observant Sign Holder with almost 7 years of successful track record handling traffic control duties at construction sites in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois. Proficient in directing traffic to alternate routes and effectively barricading areas. Committed to promoting safety of workers and drivers by placing and erecting signs and boards of warning about construction work. Committed traffic controller with nearly 7 years in operating heavy machinery for construction sites and public roadways. Trained in operation and maintenance of certain equipment as well as traffic control procedures. Safety oriented construction Flagger with skills cultivated in traffic management. Master of signaling techniques as issued by Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Acquainted with early hours and late evening work. Available at any time and place with sterling record of safety and efficiency. Dedicated crew member ready for new challenges every day. Focused Traffic Controller with yet again, 7 years of experience. Adept at ensuring worker, driver and pedestrian safety and staying alert after long hours of work in varying weather conditions. Successful at fast and efficient sign set up and following directions with little to no supervision.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Traffic Control

RoadSafe Traffic Control

Indianapolis/Lafayette

06.2018 - Current

Provided traffic control during special events, promoting smooth operations and minimizing congestion.
Implemented traffic control measures at incident scenes, ensuring the safety of both first responders and the public.
Provided training to new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices in traffic control operations.

Manager

Big Red Liquors

Bloomington, IN

06.2011 - 03.2018

Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, and onboarding,
Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

Production/ Material Handler

Boston Scientific

Spencer, IN

12.1992 - 05.2011

Improved order fulfillment times with prompt picking, packing, and delivery of materials to designated areas within the facility.
Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Assisted in the training of new team members on best practices for safe, efficient, and accurate material handling procedures.
Demonstrated adaptability in responding to unexpected fluctuations in demand or changes in production schedules.
Upheld cleanliness standards in the warehouse by promptly disposing of waste materials, organizing workspaces, and maintaining a clutter-free environment.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under tight deadlines to ensure seamless workflow within the production line.
Ensured accurate recordkeeping by regularly updating the inventory management system with material transactions and adjustments.
Reduced downtime with efficient material allocation and swift resolution of any stock discrepancies.
Increased inventory accuracy through regular audits, proper labeling, and organized storage methods.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.

Education

Multiple

Ivy Tech

Bloomington, IN

Skills

Traffic Control Expertise:

I can stand for long hours in all types of weather

I work inches away from traffic going 70 mph

I am able to lift 50 lbs

I have great communication skills with coworkers and contractors

I work outside during every season I understand how to dress for the elements

I am not complacent because a wrong move might cost me my life or that of my coworkers

There are safety rules and regulations i must uphold so everyone can get from point A to point B safely so we can all go home at the end of the day

Timeline