Darren Rhodes
Nigel Bolton
Central Coast
1
Certification
36
years of professional experience
Experienced traffic and road safety professional with a long record of team leadership, clear communication, and calm problem-solving in fast-paced, safety-focused environments.
Work History
Coast Traffic Solutions
14 Years- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- staff supervison
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Traffic Manager
9 Years- Directed traffic operations to maintain safe, continuous tunnel flow during peak demand and incidents.
- Managed incident response procedures to reduce congestion and restore normal traffic conditions.
- Monitored CCTV, traffic feeds, and control systems to identify hazards and respond quickly.
- Coordinated lane closures, detours, and access changes with maintenance and emergency teams.
- Enforced road safety requirements across work zones, tunnel approaches, and operational interfaces.
- Communicated clear instructions to operators, contractors, and emergency services during live traffic events.
- Reviewed traffic patterns and operational reports to improve control strategies and response readiness.
- Oversaw daily traffic management activities, ensuring compliance with tunnel operating standards and procedures.
Road Inspector
13 Years- Inspected roads, footways, and verges, identifying defects requiring repair or immediate safety action.
- Coordinated with contractors, engineers, and utilities to resolve defects and minimize disruption.
- Applied highway safety and inspection standards consistently during routine and reactive site visits.
- Reviewed drainage, surfacing, and structural conditions, recommending timely maintenance interventions.
- Supported service improvements by refining inspection practices and sharing practical guidance with colleagues.
- Provided support during emergency response situations, including assessing road damage following natural disasters or accidents and recommending appropriate repair strategies.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by staying current on industry standards and best practices.
- Recorded inspection findings accurately in asset management systems and prepared clear defect reports.
- Prioritized road safety hazards, escalating urgent issues to maintenance teams and supervisors.
- Monitored street works compliance, checking traffic management, signage, and reinstatement standards.
Tradesman Assistant
11 Years- Assisted trades staff with repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance on Defence facilities.
- Prepared tools, materials, and equipment for maintenance activities across workshop and site operations.
- Coordinated trade support tasks, maintaining safe work areas and compliance with Defence procedures.
- Inspected workspaces and assets, reporting faults, hazards, and service requirements promptly.
- Managed tool and stock handling, ensuring secure storage and accurate issue of equipment.
- Cleaned and organized workshops, supporting efficient workflow and reduced downtime.
- Followed WHS requirements during manual handling, lifting, and movement of materials.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer service
Problem-solving
Computer skills
Time management
Organizational skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Traffic flow optimization
Crisis management
Multitasking
Dependable and responsible
Excellent communication
Friendly
positive attitude
Certification
new soth wales MR licence
work and safety traffic control licence IMP TCR
white card general induction
working with overhead power card
chemical accredition card
chainsaw operators ticket
Timeline
Coast Traffic Solutions
Nigel Bolton
01.2009 - 01.2023Read More
Traffic Manager
Sydney Cross City Tunnel Baulderstone Hornibrook
01.2000 - 01.2009Read More
Road Inspector
Newcastle City Council
01.1996 - 01.2009Read More
Tradesman Assistant
Australian Department Of Defense
01.1987 - 01.1998Read More
Gosford High School
High School Diploma
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