Raven Newman
Soap Lake
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional committed to teamwork, efficiency, organization, and communication. Proven ability to rapidly acquire new skills while embracing challenges and expanding responsibilities. Meticulous attention to detail, combined with a proactive attitude, ensures high-quality outcomes in all endeavors. Eager to contribute to a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Control Supervisor
Hurst Construction LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised traffic control operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated deployment of traffic management equipment for optimal site efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and safety protocols.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance workflow consistency.
- Conducted regular inspections of work zones to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with local authorities to plan and execute traffic control measures effectively.
- Analyzed operational processes to identify improvements, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
- Experience working in fast paced, multi-crew rural highway, high speed roadways as well as freeway work.
- Knowledge in rolling slow downs, AFADS, and some experience with large company machines as well as handheld tools.
Traffic Control Supervisor
Northwest Barracade & Signs
11.2020 - Current
- Oversee the creation of safe work zones for road construction projects. Able to read and follow through with traffic control blueprints. Delegate tasks and duties to flaggers while providing professional guidance and mentorship. Foster a workplace environment of mutual respect and efficiency. Communicate with the lead superintendent to coordinate daily and weekly project objectives.
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Developed standard operating procedures to enhance workflow consistency.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
Traffic Control
Neal's Flagging Service LLC
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Responsible for safeguarding fellow workers on the job, warning motorists of dangers ahead and guiding them safely through the work area.
- Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
- Collaborated with construction crews and project managers to establish optimal traffic flow patterns during roadwork operations.
- 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.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
Lead Cashier
Ephrata Senior Center Thrift Store
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted customers, ringing up sales, bagging items, requesting price checks and care transactions.
- Supervised daily cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers on operational protocols and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory control by tracking donations and restocking merchandise effectively.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, fostering a positive shopping experience.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Oversaw the cleanliness and organization of the front-end area, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
Lab Tech/Packaging Inspector
National Frozen Foods Corp.
02.2005 - 03.2012
- Collect and prepare samples following established procedures.
- Test food for what quality, taste, smell, and color.
- Inspects incoming and outgoing items for quality and accuracy. Assuring the packages have proper weight, labels, tickets. Data entry.
- Conducted routine quality control tests on frozen food products to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, including spectrophotometers and pH meters, for accurate testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WA10-2019
Skills
- Over a decade in customer service and quality assurance
- Completed digital literacy course
- Certified in traffic control operations since 2017
- Certified in First Aid AED/CPR
- Traffic management expertise
- Worksite safety management
- Incident response management
- Emergency preparedness
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Hand and power tools
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Issue Date Expire Date
- CPR/First Aid/AED 2/27/26 2/27/28
- Asbestos Awareness 2/27/26
- Trench & Excavation 2/27/26
- Silica Awareness 2/27/26
- Confined Space 2/27/26
- Flagger Cert. 03/12/27
- Traffic Control Supervisor 10/20/29
Timeline
Traffic Control Supervisor
Hurst Construction LLC
03.2023 - Current
Traffic Control Supervisor
Northwest Barracade & Signs
11.2020 - Current
Lead Cashier
Ephrata Senior Center Thrift Store
10.2018 - 09.2019
Traffic Control
Neal's Flagging Service LLC
08.2018 - 11.2020
Lab Tech/Packaging Inspector
National Frozen Foods Corp.
02.2005 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Big Bend Community College