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Gina Salazar

Katy,TX

Summary

Results-driven Strategic Account Field Service Coordinator with extensive experience managing high-value accounts, coordinating field service teams, and optimizing resources to meet SLA and operational goals. Skilled in project planning, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely service delivery across multiple sites and regions. Adept at using ERP and FSM systems to streamline workflows, analyze performance data, and implement process improvements. Known for strategic thinking, risk management, and delivering customer-focused solutions. Seeking to leverage operational expertise into a Project Planning / Scheduler Specialist role to drive efficiency and enhance service performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

National Scheduling Coordinator

Quality Uptime Services
Houston, United States
02.2024 - Current
  • Strategic Account Field Service Coordinator with extensive experience supporting high-value and enterprise customers through proactive planning, advanced scheduling, and operational coordination. Skilled in aligning technician capacity, service priorities, and contractual SLAs to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery. Known for strong cross-functional collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and calm execution in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
  • Served as primary coordination and planning contact for strategic and enterprise-level customer accounts.
  • Developed short- and long-term service schedules aligned with contractual SLAs, customer priorities, and operational capacity.
  • Partnered closely with strategic account managers, operations leaders, and field technicians to forecast demand and plan coverage.
  • Optimized technician assignments based on skill sets, certifications, geographic coverage, and workload balance.
  • Proactively identified scheduling risks, capacity gaps, and potential SLA impacts, implementing mitigation plans.
  • Managed escalations, service disruptions, and urgent customer requests with minimal operational impact.
  • Monitored performance metrics including response time, utilization, backlog, and SLA compliance.

Maintenance Coordinator

Quality Uptime Services
Remote
06.2022 - Current
  • Field Service OEM Coordinator with hands-on experience supporting critical power OEM service operations and quality uptime programs. Proven ability to coordinate factory-trained field engineers, manage service schedules, and support mission-critical customer environments with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and SLA compliance. Adept at working within structured OEM processes while delivering responsive, customer-focused service.
  • Coordinated OEM-authorized field service activities supporting critical power systems and uptime-focused customers.
  • Scheduled and dispatched factory-trained field engineers for preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, commissioning, and emergency response.
  • Served as primary coordination point between OEM partners, field engineers, internal operations, and customers.
  • Ensured strict adherence to OEM procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements.
  • Supported mission-critical sites by prioritizing outages, alarms, and urgent service events.
  • Coordinated parts availability, RMA processes, tooling, and logistics to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained accurate service records, work orders, and compliance documentation in FSM/ERP systems.
  • Recognized for attention to detail, reliability, and customer-focused coordination.

Field Service Coordinator

Schneider Electric
Houston, United States
03.2017 - 06.2022

Americas Field Service Coordinator with extensive experience supporting highly regulated, high-risk industrial environments including power generation stations, oil refineries, offshore oil rigs, and nuclear power plants. Proven ability to manage compliance, risk management programs, OSHA safety requirements, tool calibration, offshore readiness, and complex logistics for mission-critical power systems.

  • Coordinated field service operations across the Americas supporting Gutor critical power systems at power generation facilities, oil refineries, offshore oil rigs, and nuclear power plants.
  • Managed regional compliance and risk management activities, identifying hazards and implementing mitigation plans in high-risk environments.
  • Ensured full OSHA safety compliance and adherence to Schneider Electric EHS standards for all field service activities.
  • Verified field engineers met all site-specific training, certification, medical, badging, and access requirements prior to deployment.
  • Oversaw tool calibration programs, asset tracking, and certification compliance to ensure safe and accurate field execution.
  • Coordinated offshore compliance requirements including safety training, medical clearance, travel documentation, and permit-to-work processes.
  • Scheduled factory-trained field service engineers for preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, commissioning, and emergency response across multiple countries and time zones.
  • Managed cross-border and offshore logistics including parts availability, international shipping, customs clearance, and specialized tooling movement.
  • Served as primary coordination point between customers, regional service teams, engineering, supply chain, and global headquarters/factory.
  • Supported escalation and outage management to minimize downtime in mission-critical environments.
  • Maintained accurate service, safety, and compliance documentation within ISN, DISA and Avetta systems to ensure audit readiness.

Service Writer/Warranty

Nueces Power Equipment
Houston, United States
10.2015 - 03.2017

Detail-oriented Service Writer and Warranty Administrator with experience supporting power equipment service operations through accurate work order creation, customer communication, and warranty claim management. Proven ability to coordinate between customers, technicians, and manufacturers while ensuring compliance with warranty policies, service procedures, and documentation requirements. Known for strong organization, clear communication, and a customer-focused approach that supports efficient service turnaround and revenue recovery.

  • Created, reviewed, and managed service work orders for power equipment repairs, maintenance, and warranty service.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for customers regarding service status, estimates, approvals, and warranty coverage.
  • Processed manufacturer warranty claims, ensuring accurate labor coding, parts documentation, and compliance with warranty guidelines.
  • Coordinated closely with technicians to verify diagnostics, repair details, and required documentation for warranty submissions.
  • Communicated with manufacturers regarding claim approvals, denials, resubmissions, and policy clarification.
  • Maintained accurate service records, warranty documentation, and customer histories.
  • Supported parts ordering, tracking, and return processes related to warranty repairs.
  • Assisted service management with reporting on warranty recovery, claim status, and service backlog.

Warranty Manager

LiuGong North America
Katy, TX
07.2014 - 10.2015

Experienced Warranty Manager with expertise in overseeing warranty programs, claims processing, and service operations for heavy equipment in North America. Skilled in ensuring compliance with manufacturer policies, optimizing claim approval processes, and improving customer satisfaction. Proven track record in analyzing warranty data, implementing process improvements, and coordinating between dealers, customers, and manufacturers to protect revenue and uphold brand reputation.

  • Lead the North American warranty program, overseeing claim submissions, approvals, and reimbursements for heavy equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturer warranty policies, dealer agreements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with dealers and internal service teams to review warranty claims, identify recurring issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Analyze warranty data to identify trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for process improvements.
  • Develop and implement warranty policies, procedures, and training programs for internal staff and dealer networks.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as claim turnaround time, approval rates, and warranty cost per unit.
  • Coordinate with parts, service, engineering, and sales teams to streamline warranty processes and reduce customer downtime.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on warranty performance, trends, and cost mitigation initiatives.
  • Processed warranty claims, verified documentation, and ensured adherence to manufacturer policies.
  • Communicated with dealers and customers regarding claim status, approvals, and rejections.
  • Assisted in identifying recurring warranty issues and provided feedback to engineering and service teams.
  • Maintained accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation for audit purposes.

Education

Lincoln High School

Skills

1 Strategic Account Coordination

  • Managing enterprise or high-value accounts and aligning service delivery with business priorities
  • Understanding SLAs, KPIs, and customer expectations

2 Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Developing, maintaining, and updating detailed project schedules
  • Coordinating milestones, dependencies, and timelines across multiple teams

3 Resource Allocation & Capacity Planning

  • Optimizing technician or field engineer assignments based on skill sets, availability, and location
  • Forecasting workforce needs to meet deadlines and service commitments

4 Field Service Operations Management

  • Overseeing preventive maintenance, corrective work, and emergency service scheduling
  • Ensuring operational efficiency and high-quality service execution

5 Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Working effectively with engineering, operations, sales, and logistics teams
  • Facilitating communication across departments to ensure smooth project delivery

6 Risk Management & Problem Solving

  • Identifying scheduling conflicts, resource bottlenecks, and operational risks
  • Implementing mitigation plans to minimize delays and ensure SLA compliance

7 Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Using service, project, and performance data to make informed scheduling decisions
  • Preparing dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track project progress

8 ERP / Scheduling & FSM Tools

  • Proficiency with Salesforce, Microsoft applications, Oracle, SAP, and SmartSheets
  • Managing work orders, schedules, and service documentation digitally

9 Customer communication and service excellence

  • Maintaining clear communication with customers regarding timelines, service updates, and expectations
  • Delivering consistent, high-quality service aligned with strategic goals

10 Process improvement and workflow optimization

  • Streamlining scheduling processes and implementing best practices for efficiency
  • Continuously improving procedures to reduce downtime and enhance resource utilization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

National Scheduling Coordinator

Quality Uptime Services
02.2024 - Current

Maintenance Coordinator

Quality Uptime Services
06.2022 - Current

Field Service Coordinator

Schneider Electric
03.2017 - 06.2022

Service Writer/Warranty

Nueces Power Equipment
10.2015 - 03.2017

Warranty Manager

LiuGong North America
07.2014 - 10.2015

Lincoln High School
Gina Salazar