Stephen Platzke
Belton, SC *****
*******@*******.***
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.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Traffic Control Division Manager
Great Northwest Inc - 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
March 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.
Delivery Driver
FedEx - Fairbanks, AK
October 2002 to March 2003
Pickups, unload plane and sort packages, deliver route On-Premise Sales Representative
The Odom Corporation - Fairbanks, AK
April 1998 to June 2002
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
• Construction
• Project management
• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Contracts
• Computer literacy
• Computer skills
• Crew management
• Project scheduling
• Blueprint reading
• Quality control
• Project coordination
• Woodworking
• Snow plowing
• Budgeting
• Customer relationship management
• Supervising experience
• Negotiation
• Project planning
• Business development
• Pricing
• Analysis skills
• Merchandising
• Team management
• Mentoring
• Leadership
• Sales
• Conflict management
• Account management
• Purchasing
• Training & development
• Outside sales
• Forklift
• Inside sales
• Forecasting
• Flatbed
• Shift management
• Marketing
• Recruiting
• Continuous improvement
• Public relations
• Cash handling
• Employment & labor law
• Teaching
• Cash register
• POS
• Medical terminology
• Financial management
• Residential construction
• Interviewing
• Driving
• Construction management
• Operations management
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Phone etiquette
• Basic math
• Relationship management
• Telecommunication
• Human resources
• Procurement
• Sales management
• Plumbing
• Time management
• Commercial construction
• Power tools
• Construction estimating
• Microsoft Excel
• OSHA
• Microsoft Word
• Vendor management
• Google Docs
• Profit & loss
• Microsoft Project
• English
• Cost control
• Warehouse experience
• CAD
• Math
• Carpentry
• Handyman experience
• Gardening
• Mechanical knowledge
• Proposal writing
• Renovation
• Filing
• Data entry
• Concrete forming
• Box truck
• Manual transmission
• Windows
• Outdoor work
• Electrical experience
• Logistics
• Production planning
• Administrative experience
• Welding
• Remodeling
• Writing skills
• Project leadership
• Materials handling
• Assistant manager experience
• Hospitality
• Loader operation
Certifications and Licenses
Traffic Control Supervisor
April 2006 to May 2022
Driver's License
October 1986 to October 2024