Darren Loro

Darren loro

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location of Darren LoroBurlington, Ontario, Canada
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager I - Transportation Development Review at Halton Region

  • Education

    • Mckinnon park secondary school

      2007 - 2011
      Ontario secondary school diploma
    • Mohawk college

      2012 - 2014
      Diploma architectural technician 90%

      Courses of interest: AutoCAD, Structural Design, Contract Law Fundamentals, Construction Management, Estimating, Surveying, Revit 2014, Drafting, Mathematics, Transportation Technology.

    • Mohawk college

      2013 - 2016
      Advanced diploma transportation engineering technology 93%

      Activities and Societies: Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE) Student Chapter Primary Courses:Traffic Engineering 1 (Intersection Control & Highway Safety)Traffic Engineering 2 (Traffic Control Signal Analysis & Design)Traffic Engineering 3 (Uninterrupted Flow Analysis)Traffic Engineering 4 (Advanced traffic management)Transportation Planning 1 (Short-term transportation planning)Transportation Planning 2&3 (Long-term transportation planning & EMME)Transportation Design 1&2 (Horizontal & vertical alignment, cross-section analysis, and… Show more Primary Courses:Traffic Engineering 1 (Intersection Control & Highway Safety)Traffic Engineering 2 (Traffic Control Signal Analysis & Design)Traffic Engineering 3 (Uninterrupted Flow Analysis)Traffic Engineering 4 (Advanced traffic management)Transportation Planning 1 (Short-term transportation planning)Transportation Planning 2&3 (Long-term transportation planning & EMME)Transportation Design 1&2 (Horizontal & vertical alignment, cross-section analysis, and intersection design)Transportation Project 1&2 (technical report preparation & presentation)Alternative Transportation (public transportation, active transportation)* Achieved 93% or greater in all transportation related courses* Achieved 100% and 99% in Transportation Project 1 & 2 for technical report preparation and presentation. Secondary Courses: Statistical Analysis, Math of Finance, Microsoft Office for Transportation Use, Speech Presentation Skills Show less

  • Experience

    • Self employed

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
      Lawn maintenance/snow removal

      - Provided lawn maintenance services to local citizens in the summer & snow removal in the winter, while working around Canadian Tire & Mohawk College. - Maintained connections with customers - Developed customer service skills and entrepreneur skills- Showed dedication to customers and worked until they were satisfied- Strengthened my ability to work independently

    • Canadian tire

      Jan 2011 - Mar 2015
      Sports & seasonal clerk

      - Hired after completing high-school co-op at Canadian Tire in 2011- Served customers with their needs until they were completely satisfied- Organized and put away stock in a neat manner that was safe and convenient for customers- Completed other tasks as assigned by supervisors- Showed flexibility by working various shifts and working in various departments- Worked independently and with others in a safe and efficient manner- Received positive supervisor feedback- Successfully completed WHMIS training and workplace safety training Show less

    • City of burlington

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      Traffic services student

      Earned a co-op placement through Mohawk College's co-op program; returned for second work-term in Fall 2015 and also worked part-time during Summer 2015 while in school.Job Requirements:- Report to the Supervisor of Traffic Operations and Signal Control- Respond to and investigate verbal & written traffic complaints made by the public- Conduct traffic studies; analyse data; and make justified recommendations- Utilize TES to input and review collision reports and complete statistical analysis - Other duties as assignedAccomplishments:- Assisted in several highway operational safety assessments reviewing: collision history and counter-measures, traffic volumes, OTM signing & pavement markings guidelines, speed limit and all-way stop reviews, sightlines, curve advisory speeds, stormwater drainage, and other items.- Assisted in traffic control signal design for new traffic signal installations reviewing signal head specifications, power source, signal head locates, pavement markings, preparing working drawings to be issued for tender & construction, and preparing preliminary timing plans using existing traffic data. - Used software to complete tasks such as: Synchro 8.0, TES, GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.- Conducted several traffic studies: TMCs, Automatic Traffic Recorder installations, pedestrian delay studies, spot-speed studies and stop-compliance studies.- Prepared visual and verbal presentations for several public open-house meetings for road safety improvements & traffic calming; received positive feedback from residents and staff. - Responded to traffic-related public complaints & inquiries in a friendly & professional manner following set guidelines and procedures; received positive feedback from residents. Winter 2015: Assisted with the planning and operations of the TO2015 Pan Am Games impacts on Burlington, and attended meetings on supervisor's behalf with other municipalities & agencies Show less

    • City of hamilton

      Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
      Jr. traffic technologist - operations

      Earned a placement through Mohawk College's co-op program.Job Requirements:- Respond to public traffic complaints- Review traffic signing and pavement markings to ensure OTM compliance- Analyse traffic data and collision data- Conduct traffic investigations- Conduct technical warrant reviews for traffic control devices- Other duties as assignedAccomplishments:- Assisted in several highway operational safety assessments reviewing: collision history and counter-measures, traffic volumes, OTM signing & pavement markings guidelines, speed limit and all-way stop reviews, sightlines, curve advisory speeds, stormwater drainage, and other items.- Prepared visual and oral presentations for public meetings related to traffic safety- Utilized Microsoft Office Access to create an internal work order tracking table for City use- Complete warrant reviews and preliminary design plans for traffic calming and pedestrian crossing facilities - Completed school zone safety reviews to enable safer active transportation as part of the City’s Active and Sustainable School Transportation (ASST) initiative - Review traffic operations after installation of new bike lane facilities on Charlton Avenue and Herkimer Street- Conducted pedestrian counts; identify safety hazards and develop alternatives- Co-ordinated monthly relocation of radar message boards throughout the City- Prepared summaries and document preparation in response to litigations against the City relating to traffic operations- Preparing technical report for the City on 30 km/h speed limit functional review for North End neighbourhood Show less

    • Crozier: consulting engineers

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2021
      Transportation technologist

      Job Requirements:- Prepare detailed traffic modelling/designs/studies as well as road construction plans for a wide variety of residential and commercial projects. - Participate on various project teams to identify issues, modify designs in order to satisfy approval requirements, assisting our clients in advancing projects toward completion. - Utilize and develop knowledge of requirements of reviewing agencies, including both MTO and municipal authorities, etc. - Obtain materials, gather data, obtain info from various sources to prepare reports and resolve issues. - Draft, edit and finalize technical reports and design briefs to summarize analyses.- Other duties as assigned. Show less

    • Halton region

      Aug 2023 - now

      • Undertake critical review of Regional transportation network and infrastructure impact(s) resulting from new development or alterations to the existing system including the impact to noise.• Prepare transportation related comments for Draft Plans of Subdivisions, Site Plan Applications, Land Dedication, Access Permits, Encroachment Permits, etc.• Comment on transportation planning studies (Secondary Plans, Tertiary Plans, etc.) and other transportation related projects undertaken by the third parties such as Local Municipal partners.• Coordinate engineering submission reviews related to capital works with Engineering and Construction and Road Operations.• Coordinate the technical review of “new” noise wall requirements or retrofits/upgrades/alterations to existing noise walls associated with the Regional transportation network.• Represents the Region on inter-municipal and inter-regional committees• Assists in the development of transportation procedures and policies as required.• Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

      • Project Manager I - Transportation Development Review

        Mar 2021 - now
      • Acting Supervisor of Transportation Development Review

        Aug 2023 - Nov 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified engineering technologist (cet)

      Ontario association of certified engineering technicians and technologists (oacett)
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Darren Loro
      Dean's List - Dec 2014 Achieved academic average of 85% or greater in all eight semesters of study at Mohawk College between both programs.
    • Awarded to Darren Loro
      Ontario Scholar - 2011 Achieved for maintaining an academic average of 80% or greater in all four years of secondary school.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Caretaker

      Issued by Mary Poppins Co-Operative Preschool on Jan 2008
      Mary Poppins Co-Operative PreschoolAssociated with Darren Loro