Stephen Platzke
Belton, SC *****
ad3264@r.postjobfree.com
A focused, driven professional with 15+ years experience in civil construction. Specializing in traffic control management, court consultation and expert testimony. 10 years experienced in sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, and wine, merchandising, sales, and on and off premises promotions and training.
Work Experience
Traffic Control Division Manager
Great Northwest - Fairbanks, AK
June 2005 to June 2020
Originated and managed Traffic Control Division for Great Northwest Inc. in Fairbanks, Alaska. Developed a traffic control plan for each project utilizing Rapid Plan software. Jobs cost ranged from $40 million to $500. Hired, trained, and managed the required number of personnel to safely carry out the traffic control plan. Responsible for estimating cost to implement the plan and budgeting for as construction progressed.
During construction of highways a significant portion of the job was coordination. As work progressed in numerous locations, coordination was required with different construction personnel as well as state and local agencies including highway patrol.
On-Premise alcohol Sales Representative
Alaska Distributors - Fairbanks, AK
June 2003 to June 2005
Sold daily sales route on and off premises with a concentration in on premise sales. Managed bar promotions with drink specials giveaways and weekly parties (example: Monday night football). Wine and liquor promotions. Doing wine and liquor tastings for wine list at on premise sales and wine training with staff.
On-Premise Sales Representative
The Odom Corporation - Fairbanks, AK
April 1998 to June 2003
Sold daily sales route on and off sales with a concentration in on premise sales. Managed bar promotions with drink specials giveaways and weekly parties (example: Monday night football). Wine and liquor promotions. Doing wine and liquor tastings for wine list at on premise sales and wine training with staff. Education
Sophomore in Construction Management
Northern Michigan University - Marquette, MI
May 1992 to May 1993
Freshman in Business Management
University of Alaska Fairbanks - Fairbanks, AK
August 1991 to December 1991
Skills
• Traffic Sign Estimator and Installer Woodworking
• Traffic Control Plan Designer
• Hiring and managing up to 50 employees over 20 different projects per season
• Traffic control management
• Construction Management
• Construction Estimating
• Construction
• Blueprint Reading
• Budgeting
• Project Coordination
• Pricing
• Project Planning
• Forecasting
• Profit & Loss
• Negotiation
• TCP
Certifications and Licenses
Traffic Control Supervisor
April 2006 to May 2022
Driver's License
October 2020 to October 2024
PMP