Crystal G. Gonzales
Houston,TX
Summary
Electrical professional committed to high standards and efficient results. Background in supporting electrical installations, maintaining safety protocols, and performing troubleshooting tasks. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing project needs. Skilled conduit bending, conduit threading and using electrical tools.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
HTS
Bay Minette, AL
07.2026 - Current
- Assisted with wiring layouts, conduit bending, and circuit connections under senior electricians' guidance.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
- Inspected wire runs for proper placement, labeling, and connection quality before final assembly.
- Organized cables, conduit paths, and materials to support efficient installation workflow.
- Performed regular equipment inspections to identify potential issues, minimizing downtime caused by malfunctioning tools or machinery.
Electrical Apprentice
Streamline Industrial Group
Pine Bluffs, WY
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Troubleshot wiring faults and corrected installation issues to reduce rework.
- Mentored junior apprentices on tool use, code compliance, and jobsite best practices.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Optimized workspace organization, maintaining a clean and orderly work area that promoted safety and productivity.
- Efficiently managed inventory of tools and materials needed for projects, ensuring timely completion without delays due to lack of resources.
- Measured and cut wire to specified lengths for accurate installation and reduced waste.
- Pulled wire through conduit and raceways following electrical plans and safety requirements.
- Assisted electricians with cable routing, bundling, and secure placement across work areas.
- Inspected wire runs for damage, alignment, and compliance with job specifications.
- Reduced material waste by measuring wire lengths precisely before cutting them down to size.
- Ensured safety compliance with proper wire pulling techniques, reducing workplace accidents.
- Communicated safety concerns to supervisors and helped resolve workplace risks quickly.
Electrical Apprentice
MMR Constructors
Boise, ID
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Installed conduit, cable, and wiring systems per specifications and electrical codes.
- Assisted licensed electricians with panel terminations, fixture installs, and equipment connections.
- Maintained organized jobsite materials, tools, and service areas for efficient workflow.
- Followed lockout/tagout procedures and site safety requirements during energized and de-energized work.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Gained proficiency in operating various power tools such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
Inside Sales Representative
Aviva Metals
Houston, TX
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed new and existing accounts to strengthen customer relationships.
- Facilitated order processing by accurately recording quotes and entries.
- Setup new clients in company database.
- Followed up on imported material to ensure timely processing and delivery.
- Evaluated purchase orders to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Monitored material movement to ensure proper inventory levels.
- Collaborated with warehouse and shipping department for proper handling and packing of customer orders.
Field Document Control
Applied Consultants Inc.
Monterrey N.L. Mexico
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Assist Document Control Manager with the coordination and elaboration of the project books for pipeline, valves, traps, and meter stations (Alignment, Chipping, Topsoil, Ditching, Stringing, Process of Weld, Pipe Log, MTR’s, Bending, Mapping, Visual Inspection of Welds, Coating and Inspection of Pipeline, Certificate of Coating, Calibration Certificate, Lower In, Backfill, Cathodic Protection, Hydrotest).
- Monitor discipline inspection activities through daily reporting, ensuring timely delivery to client for four different AFE numbers for 32” and 16” Crude Pipelines.
- Monitor discipline inspection activities through daily reporting and Chief Weekly reporting, ensuring timely delivery to client.
- Ensure Daily Reporting, Weekly Chief Report and Environmental Weekly Report are clear, concise and accurate prior to client submission.
- Ensure Daily Reporting, Weekly Chief Report and Environmental Weekly Report are clear, concise and accurate prior to client submission.
- Maintain records of new and repaired pipelines to meet company and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor discipline inspection activities through daily reporting, ensuring timely delivery to client for four AFE numbers for 32” and 16” crude pipelines.
- Collaborated with 70+ field personnel daily to verify accuracy of field-generated data and documentation.
- Supported construction of Nueva Era Pipeline project by coordinating team efforts.
Inside Sales Representative
SPX Flow Inc.
Pasadena, TX
12.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed incoming customer inquiries to ensure timely and accurate responses.
- Handle incoming customer inquiries.
- Rental Order Entry into the Sirius rental system.
- Created formal quotations for rental and sales, aligning pricing with customer needs.
- Conducted inventory checks for rental stock to ensure availability. and tooling coordination.
- Organized and documented rental files to streamline access to information..
- Set up new customers in SAP.
- Provide technical information on applications for proper tool selection.
- Sales Order Entry into the SAP.
- Rental stock check and tooling coordination.
- Generate work orders for customer repairs.
- Generate invoices for customer repairs.
- Prepare and maintain customer repair files.
Inside Sales Representative
Bar Stock Specialties
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Strengthened key accounts to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
- Answer incoming sales inquiries via phone, email and fax requests.
- Follow up and out call for direct sales.
- Engaged daily with a large customer base to provide assistance and support.
- Followed up on sales inquiries and conducted outbound calls to drive direct sales.
- Developed production quotes to ensure clarity and precision in customer pricing.
- Work with Production Planning to determine requirements of materials for production orders.
- Assist the Purchasing Department with sourcing material.
- Monitored competition by gathering marketplace information on pricing, products, and delivery schedules to inform sales strategies.
Account Manager
Metals Supply Co.
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 04.2012
- Oversaw key accounts to ensure client satisfaction.
- Interacted daily with large customer base on contractual and transactional business to address needs and inquiries.
- Follow up and out call for direct sales.
- Conducted follow-ups and outbound calls to drive direct sales opportunities.
- Processed RMAs for defective or unacceptable materials to facilitate returns.
Inside Sales Representative
Ryerson
Houston, TX
03.2007 - 03.2010
- Daily interaction with large customer base on contractual and transactional business with focus on international customers.
- Follow up and out call for direct sales.
- Increased revenue from assigned customers by expanding product lines and converting general line sales to fabrication sales.
- Oversaw relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.
- Exercised judgment and working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at a price consistent with quality and quantity.
- Evaluated supplier quality, reliability and delivery performance.
- Worked closely with Production Planning and determined weekly, monthly and yearly requirements of materials for Key Accounts.
- Analyzed the requirements of the product, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date product was needed.
- Solicited and evaluated proposals for the requested product.
- Maintained timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents and assure accurate retention of records.
- Discussed defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and proceeded with corrective action.
- Maintained timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents and ensure accurate retention of records.
- Collaborated with inspection and quality control personnel to identify and resolve issues with defective or unacceptable goods.
Inside Sales Representative
Triple S Steel
Houston, TX
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Sales of Structural, Mechanical, Ornamental and Surplus Steel.
- Sales of Welding Machines, Air Compressors, Gate Operators, Garage Door Openers and Metal Building Components.
- Call on accounts and develop proposals.
- Maintained a telemarketing tracking system for all accounts and conducted follow-up communications.
- Achieved monthly targets of 60 cold calls and 30 maintenance calls.
- Resolved customer inquiries, billing questions, and payment extensions effectively.
Office Manager
Steven M. Lee P.C.
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
- Managed employee timecards and vacation time.
- Compiled Worker’s Compensation training manual to streamline employee onboarding processes.
- Interviewed potential clients for Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury cases.
- Arranged travel, processed bank deposits, and managed payroll.
- Translated documents and phone calls.
- Served as liaison among attorney, clients, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, law firms, and state agencies to facilitate communication and case management.
Export Traffic Coordinator
Maersk SeaLand
Woodlands, TX
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Assisted customers with export bookings and routings to facilitate timely shipments.
- Collaborated with pricing departments to verify rate accuracy prior to cargo exportation.
- Monitored cargo movement across all services loading U.S. ports to ensure compliance with schedules.
- Conducted daily transaction reporting for all cargo originating in U.S. West Coast and inland ports destined to South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Compiled detailed reports on cargo compliance for hazardous materials. for hazardous cargo and fax to U.S. Customs.
- Monitored rail car moves and arranged for rail billing.
- Run reports for hazardous cargo and fax to U.S. Customs.
- Review and input hazardous material declarations to ensure compliance with IMO and company policies.
Education
H.S. Diploma -
Parkview Baptist High School
Houston, TX01-1997
OSHA 510 - Occupational Health And Safety
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Houston, TX05-2026
OSHA 511 - Occupational Health And Safety
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
San Antonio, TX05-2026
Introduction To Environmental Compliance ENV410 - Environmental Health
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
San Angelo, TX06-2026
Skills
- Sirius e, SAP, FACTS74, E-Stelplan, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Salesforce, Workforce and SharePoint
- Efficient, good organizer, self-starter, able to work independently or in a team environment
- Safety awareness
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
HTS
07.2026 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Streamline Industrial Group
12.2024 - 08.2025
Electrical Apprentice
MMR Constructors
02.2023 - 10.2023
Inside Sales Representative
Aviva Metals
11.2019 - 08.2020
Field Document Control
Applied Consultants Inc.
03.2018 - 08.2018
Inside Sales Representative
SPX Flow Inc.
12.2014 - 05.2017
Inside Sales Representative
Bar Stock Specialties
01.2013 - 12.2014
Account Manager
Metals Supply Co.
01.2012 - 04.2012
Inside Sales Representative
Ryerson
03.2007 - 03.2010
Inside Sales Representative
Triple S Steel
01.2003 - 01.2006
Office Manager
Steven M. Lee P.C.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Export Traffic Coordinator
Maersk SeaLand
01.2000 - 01.2001
H.S. Diploma -
Parkview Baptist High School
OSHA 510 - Occupational Health And Safety
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
OSHA 511 - Occupational Health And Safety
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Introduction To Environmental Compliance ENV410 - Environmental Health
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service