Rachael Plaster
Ukiah,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Engineering Technician
Caltrans
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced project accuracy by utilizing advanced surveying equipment and software for precise measurements.
- Supported the Surveyor in conducting topographic, right of way, and construction surveys for accurate project planning.
- Improved team efficiency by maintaining organized field notes and documentation of survey findings.
- Contributed to successful project completion by assisting in stakeout activities and ensuring proper placement of markers.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while troubleshooting equipment issues in the field, minimizing downtime.
Junior Engineering Technician
Caltrans - North Region Construction/Surveys
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed inspections and prepared documents for contract work.
- Tracked incoming and outgoing files and materials and maintained accurate records for potential discrepancies.
- Aided project manager.
- Located monuments and natural geographical features.
- Involved in ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations and other geodetic measurements.
- Measured and marked roadways and key topographic features.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
Surveyor Assistant
Steven Lafranchi & Associates, Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2020
- Located sites and recorded data for the project, including height, depth, size and location of the specified area of land.
- Provided accurate and intelligible sketches and field notes.
- Promoted safety on worksites by adhering to all relevant regulations and procedures during daily tasks.
- Collaborated with other employees to ensure all requirements for the job were completed.
Dispatcher
Mendocino Forest Products
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Checked that each scheduled route was appropriately covered by delivery drivers.
- Inspected work output and processes for adherence to standards and specifications.
- Evaluated and adjusted routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards, and weather conditions.
- Built professional relationships with new customers and cultivated existing ones through active listening and intelligent open-ended questioning.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Accounting duties such as working with customers and operators to fix errors with invoices.
- Trained newly hired employees.
Account Executive
Bicoastal Media
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Strengthened customer relationships with a proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships, and executing strategic sales.
- Coordinated with social media, public relations, and other teams to execute product introductions.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing, and prospective database leads.
- Generated seasonal creative pitches for clients targeting various consumer groups.
- Recorded accurate and efficient records in the customer database.
- Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
Machine Operator
Maverick Enterprises
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups.
- Maintained equipment performance by completing routine maintenance actions such as lubricating and cleaning components.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for daily operation.
- Maintained machines within the work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained newly hired employees.
Education
Surveying Technology Certificate - Land Surveying
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC)
Santa Rosa, CA01.2022
High School Diploma -
South Valley High School
Ukiah, CA 954822012
Skills
- Analytical
- Document control
- Organization and planning
- Team management and building
- Spreadsheet management
- Relationship development
- Strong reasoning and logic skills
- Problem resolution
- Efficient multi-tasker
- 50 WPM typing speed
- Preparing budgets
- Project planning
- Time management
- Proficient in Microsoft offices such as word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint etc
- Basic understanding of AutoCAD, Civil3D and GIS applications
Timeline
Transportation Engineering Technician
Caltrans
05.2022 - Current
Junior Engineering Technician
Caltrans - North Region Construction/Surveys
08.2021 - 05.2022
Surveyor Assistant
Steven Lafranchi & Associates, Inc.
10.2020 - 10.2020
Dispatcher
Mendocino Forest Products
03.2017 - 08.2020
Account Executive
Bicoastal Media
03.2016 - 03.2017
Machine Operator
Maverick Enterprises
01.2015 - 03.2016
Surveying Technology Certificate - Land Surveying
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC)
High School Diploma -
South Valley High School
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