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Sobhi Abouzeid

Caroline Springs

Summary

Accomplished Traffic Control Supervisor with extensive experience at Traffic Diversions Group, adept in work zone safety and team leadership. Spearheaded major road upgrades and trained over 100 traffic controllers, enhancing safety and efficiency. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication, ensuring project success and team cohesion without compromising public safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Traffic Control Supervisor

BK Labour
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Executed the operation of company vehicles to deliver materials and equipment efficiently to job locations.
  • Implemented traffic flagging procedures to ensure a safe environment for travelers and personnel.
  • Analyzed plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities.
  • Managed road and lane closures to facilitate crew work in public rights-of-way.
  • Contributed to successful project completion while minimizing disruptions to the public through careful planning and execution of effective traffic control strategies.
  • Provided support during special events such as parades or marathons, coordinating temporary road closures and detours to ensure public safety.
  • Identified potential safety hazards with audits and recommended improvements based on findings.
  • Improved traffic flow by efficiently managing lane closures and diversions.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
  • Ensured smooth traffic flow by promptly addressing any issues or concerns raised by motorists, pedestrians, or construction workers.
  • Streamlined operations, conducting routine site inspections to ensure proper traffic control measures were in place.

Traffic Control Supervisor

Traffic Diversions Group
01.2013 - 10.2023

• Worked on a vast number level crossing removal/ upgrades in the

state, supervising up to 100 traffic controllers per shift.

•Worked on several major road upgrades including Australia's first 'P' turn in Olympic boulevard, Richmond.

• Lead and supervised the Yarra trams St kilda rd upgrade stages 1,2

and 3 which consisted of 70 traffic controllers per shift

• Supervised for several tier 1 companies

Trained new traffic controllers to properly use traffic control devices

and apply best practices.

• Liased with clients to create effective temporary traffic control

schemes.

Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety

procedures for rapid onboarding

• Supervised a team of traffic controllers with my expertise/extensive

knowledge and skills on major projects such as the Monash, North

Eastlink, M80 and the Westgate Tunnel.

• Planned, coordinated and implemented road/site specific routes to

assist all road users and workers to move in and around construction

sites safely and to assist all to maintain safe working practices

Observing, guiding, teaching and mentoring all too better their skills

and knowledge in the best way possible and to apply and implement

best practices professionally and cooperatively when required.

• Ensuring the team is always proactive in safely performing and

completing job/task

Education

Year 12 VCE Completion -

Strathmore Secondary College
Strathmore, VIC
12.1996

Skills

  • Work zone safety
  • Traffic management expertise
  • Incident response coordination
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Traffic control device operation
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Traffic Control Supervisor

BK Labour
10.2023 - 02.2025

Traffic Control Supervisor

Traffic Diversions Group
01.2013 - 10.2023

Year 12 VCE Completion -

Strathmore Secondary College
Sobhi Abouzeid