Hi, I’m
Joanne Jones
Heidelberg Heights,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Traffic Controller with proven expertise at Traffic Management, adept at optimizing traffic flow and enhancing safety through effective communication and strategic planning. Demonstrated adaptability and critical thinking, successfully reducing accident rates by implementing innovative traffic control measures. Skilled in radio communication and teamwork, ensuring seamless operations in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2024
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Yarra Traffic
Traffic Controller
Job overview
- Improved traffic flow by efficiently directing vehicles and pedestrians at busy intersections.
- Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
ATC
Traffic Controller
Job overview
- Coordinated team efforts through hand signals and radio usage.
- Executed multi-directional traffic regulation with effective paddle signaling.
- Organized traffic control equipment to guide vehicles through construction zones.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Directed movement of people to maintain integrity and safety within work sites.
- Assisted in minimizing road congestion during peak hours, by effectively managing traffic signals and controlling vehicle movement.
- Placed cones, signs and barrels to keep vehicles out of dangerous spaces.
- Directed traffic in construction sites to maintain safe conditions for workers and motorists.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges such as severe weather or accidents, promptly adjusting strategies to maintain smooth traffic flow.
- Updated signage with correct speeds and delay warnings based on daily conditions.
- Maintained a safe work environment for construction crews by implementing appropriate traffic control measures during projects.
- Stood for Number hours with "Stop/Slow" paddle directing traffic.
- Reduced accident rates at critical locations with the implementation of effective traffic control strategies.
- Trained new traffic controllers to properly use traffic control devices and apply best practices.
- Provided timely communication to motorists regarding road closures, detours, or other changes in traffic patterns through electronic message boards and signage placement.
- Enhanced driver safety by diligently monitoring road conditions and conducting necessary adjustments to signal timings.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on traffic control devices to manage wear and tear.
- Expedited emergency response times by swiftly managing lane closures and rerouting traffic around accident scenes.
- Minimized disruptions during road closures, effectively communicating detour routes to public.
GND Civil
Traffic Controller
05.2020 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Maintained traffic control plans for proper management of traffic during construction and events.
- Mitigated accident risks by rigorously monitoring and adjusting signals in response to traffic volume.
Construct
Traffic Controller
05.2015 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
Education
Melbourne PolytechnicMelbourne, VIC
Advanced Degree Of Accounting from Accounting
06.2010
Skills
- Two-way radio proficiency
- Valid state driver's license
- Visual observation
- Traffic control supervisor
- Navigation assistance
- Radio communication
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Traffic monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Team building
- Street closure procedures
- Traffic flow expedition
- Ordinances, policies, and procedures
- Pedestrian traffic assessments
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
Provide First aid
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Control Traffic with Stop-Slow bat
Implement traffic management plans
Rail Industry Workers
Timeline
Traffic Controller
GND Civil
05.2020 - 02.2024
Traffic Controller
Construct
05.2015 - 03.2020
Traffic Controller
Yarra Traffic
Melbourne Polytechnic
Advanced Degree Of Accounting from Accounting
Traffic Controller
ATC
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