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Carlos E. Gandara Jr.

El Paso,TX

Summary

Results-driven professional with background in sales and sales management, adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Constantly applying a creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Seeking a challenging leadership role that requires a strategic vision, sales expertise, and team management skills in order to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician

Kodiak Gas Services
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed on-site repair and maintenance of gas compression units.
  • Installed new equipment and learned operation and routine maintenance protocols.
  • Followed safety procedures to avoid injuries in the field.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.

Overhaul Mechanic

Kodiak Gas Services
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Found, ordered, and organized parts for weekly overhauls to be done by overhaul crew
  • Maintained warehouse parts section so that all parts were organized, labeled, and properly located for easy tracking by each overhaul crew
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.

Sales Manager

Pencil Cup Office Products Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2023
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.

Sales Associate

Pencil Cup Office Products Inc.
01.2009 - 08.2023
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Project Manager/Laborer

G-Man Remodeling
06.2007 - 03.2011
  • Coordinated with team to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Maintained communication and correspondence between owners and customers during course of a job.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Paso High
El Paso
05.2005

No Degree - Criminal Justice

NMSU
Las Cruces

Communications, Political Science

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX

Skills

  • Sales/Sales Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Tracking
  • Schedule Management
  • Sales Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Google certificate in Foundations of Project Management
  • Versed in Yardi, Day-force
  • Udemy Certified in Primaver6 (scheduling software)
  • LinkedIn Microsoft Excel Certification

Timeline

Field Service Technician

Kodiak Gas Services
03.2023 - Current

Overhaul Mechanic

Kodiak Gas Services
08.2022 - 04.2023

Sales Manager

Pencil Cup Office Products Inc.
01.2015 - 08.2023

Sales Associate

Pencil Cup Office Products Inc.
01.2009 - 08.2023

Project Manager/Laborer

G-Man Remodeling
06.2007 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

El Paso High

No Degree - Criminal Justice

NMSU

Communications, Political Science

The University of Texas At El Paso

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