Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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AUSTIN ALVAREZ

New Braunfels,TX

Summary

Highly adaptable and results-oriented professional with a diverse background in managing, sales, firefighting, electrical, and wireline operations. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure environments, consistently exceeding sales targets while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my unique skill set and contribute to the success of a dynamic team.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Firefighter

McQueeny Fire Dept
07.2025 - Current
  • Responded to emergency calls, providing rapid assistance during fire and rescue operations.
  • Conducted regular equipment inspections, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members during training exercises, enhancing firefighting techniques and teamwork skills.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.

Sales/Operations Manager

Elite Paragon
10 2021 - Current
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution. Thus increasing profits, by applying effective sales strategies and maintaining client satisfaction.
  • Identifying needs and offering appropriate services and or additional services during inspection.
  • Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients.
  • Conducted research to target, engage and partner with suppliers, negotiating beneficial, cost-saving deals and set structures to achieve profit targets.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.

Lead Operator

Horizontal Wireline
6 2012 - 9 2014
  • Calibrated and tested each machine to extend life of equipment for consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication/ basic maintenance to all pressure control devices, for optimum assembly during rig up/make ready
  • Completing daily logs to regulate equipment, overseen with adjustments to production line where necessary
  • Radioactive and explosive materials carefully handled for maximum safety and speed.

Sales Manager

Absolute Pest Management
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Improved sales processes to streamline customer acquisition and onboarding strategies. Personal Sales more than $950,000 in sales in less than 38 months
  • Supervised sales team up to 3
  • Trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies to deliver smooth sales processes for clients
  • Sales Team brought in more than 2 million in profits in 38 months
  • Identified opportunities for growth within 100 mile radius and collaborated to maximize team and personal quotas/goal resulting in more than 3,000 contracts
  • Created effective strategies to target new markets after researching and analyzing competitor behavior for example: offered "bet competitors " rate discount (proof or current contract after quote was given)
  • Produced contracts, reports, service agreements and proposals with high level of accuracy for clients by utilizing site data and diagrams to identify optimal treatment plans and prevent recurrence of infestation
  • Attended workshops and seminars to learn about most up-to-date information and methods for pest control
  • Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.

Operator

Quinns Rental and Sales
10.2014 - 06.2018
  • Responsibilities pressure control on well completions during frac jobs
  • Completion of down hole well perforations safely, on time.
  • Ability to preform on site duties with 100% satisfaction.
  • Completion of safety goals daily, meetings, working, instructing, new hires daily.
  • Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern
  • Extended life of equipment for consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.

Electrical Apprentice

At Your Service Electrical
12.2015 - 08.2017
  • Worked under supervision of a Master electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
  • Efficiently managed inventory of tools and materials needed for projects, ensuring timely completion without delays due to lack of resources.
  • Exceeded expectations for apprenticeship requirements, completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently under minimal supervision.
  • Supported senior electricians in diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical systems, enhancing system reliability.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pecos High School
Pecos, TX

Skills

  • National/Local Account Management
  • Territory Management
  • Review/Edit of contracts
  • Marketing
  • Sales/Profit/Expense Reports
  • Staff/Sales Management
  • Time management
  • B to B, Direct, Cold, Internet, and Phone Sales
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Safety Compliance
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • HVAC systems

Certification

  • Electrical Apprentice License
  • Licensed Pest Control
  • Termite License
  • NCCCO
  • OSHA 30, General industry hazard recognition course 2/2017 to 2/2022*
  • Forklift Certification*
  • Man lift Certification*
  • Safe land Certification*
  • Class A CDL w/ Hazmat*
  • CIC Crane Certification*
  • Pecos High School Diploma
  • *with renewals

Timeline

Volunteer Firefighter

McQueeny Fire Dept
07.2025 - Current

Sales Manager

Absolute Pest Management
06.2018 - 08.2021

Electrical Apprentice

At Your Service Electrical
12.2015 - 08.2017

Operator

Quinns Rental and Sales
10.2014 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Pecos High School

Sales/Operations Manager

Elite Paragon
10 2021 - Current

Lead Operator

Horizontal Wireline
6 2012 - 9 2014

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