Eric Grado
Dallas
Summary
Accomplished entrepreneur and strategic thinker, with a proven track record at West Texas Tactical Supply LLC, enhancing supplier relationships and driving revenue growth. Skilled in procurement and project management, I excel in operational planning and customer relations. Leveraging an entrepreneurial personality, I've significantly expanded vendor networks and optimized sourcing strategies, achieving notable cost efficiencies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur- Owner
West Texas Tactical Supply LLC
Dallas
03.2020 - Current
- Identified market opportunities and created new products or services to meet demands
- Attended networking events, conferences, and workshops for professional development opportunities
- Secured cost-saving opportunities by negotiating discounts or volume-based agreements with suppliers
- identifying and engaging potential customers through email, crafting compelling sales messages, and closing deals to meet sales targets, while also managing email lists, analyzing campaign performance, and providing excellent customer service
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize sourcing process
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, delivery timelines, and supplier performance metrics
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities within existing key accounts to increase revenue streams.
- Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
- Collected information from business contacts to identify customer needs and drive profits using targeted sales tactics.
Wellsite Performance Advisor
Downhole Technology
Odessa
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Responsible for ensuring sleeve and mandrel are installed correctly and Frac plug is attached and securely tightened
- Responsible for ensuring rate of water needed to pump down is obtained correctly in accordance with Downhole Technology standards
- Manage tools, equipment and company property in productive, efficient, and proper manner
- Organized collected data into spreadsheets for further analysis
Lead Operator- Wireline
Halliburton
Odessa
07.2017 - 03.2018
- ATF Cleared to Handle Explosives
- Conducted periodic checks on equipment to solve detected problems
- Assisted in training new operators on proper machine usage and techniques
- Operated wireline equipment to perform various downhole operations
- Maintained wireline tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality
Operator Assistant II- Wireline
Halliburton
Odessa
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Assisted with rigging up and rigging down
- Breaking down of perforating guns and tool string
- Cleaned and maintained equipment
- Trained Closely under lead operator and Engineer
Education
Bachelors of Science - Exercise sports science with an emphisis is Pre Physical Therapy
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.2016
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Vendor management
- Negotiator
- Analytical Thinker
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiations
- Microsoft office suite
- Email marketing
- Full-cycle sales process
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Intermediate
Timeline
Entrepreneur- Owner
West Texas Tactical Supply LLC
03.2020 - Current
Wellsite Performance Advisor
Downhole Technology
03.2018 - 02.2020
Lead Operator- Wireline
Halliburton
07.2017 - 03.2018
Operator Assistant II- Wireline
Halliburton
02.2017 - 06.2017
Bachelors of Science - Exercise sports science with an emphisis is Pre Physical Therapy
Texas State University