LUIS ALVARADO
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Safety and sales professional with experience in workplace safety, fire protection, inventory management, and vendor coordination. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Sales Safety Representative
Workman Glove & Safety Inc.
Martinez, CA
12.2018 - Current
- Prospected new accounts for workplace safety products across industrial, agricultural, and retail markets.
- Directed territory calls with safety buyers, contractors, and warehouse customers
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Identified appropriate solutions to minimize issues and quickly solve problems.
- Managed relationships with vendors, distributors, and other partners related to sales initiatives.
- Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
- Reviewed account activity, route plans, and field visit schedules
- Attended trade shows and conferences to promote products.
Fire Protection Specialist
McNeil and Son's Fire Safety
Martinez, CA
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Serviced and tested sprinkler and fire alarm components in accordance with company inspection checklists to ensure compliance.
- Inspected fire suppression systems and kitchen hoods for clients.
- Performed routine maintenance on fire protection equipment and components.
- Responded to emergency calls to troubleshoot and resolve issues with fire safety equipment.
- Followed state and local fire codes during inspections and repairs.
- Cleaned and maintained restaurant hoods, exhaust fans, and grease filters to uphold safety standards in employer kitchens.
- Managed overnight shift operations to ensure smooth workflow. and followed employer safety procedures.
Inventory Specialist
Service Champions
Concord, CA
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed inventory levels for service parts and supplies.
- Processed receiving, inspected, and organized put-away of inbound shipments to maintain inventory accuracy
- Coordinated vendor communications to resolve backorders and optimize delivery schedules
- Provided accurate inventory data to support budgeting and financial planning processes.
- Packed and sealed materials for shipment efficiently.
- Operated forklifts and machinery
Education
Fire Technology - Fire Science
Los Mendanos College
Pittsburg11-2026
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) - Credentials
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CAOSHA 10-Hour - Course/training
Occupational Safety And Health Administration
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
PittsburgSkills
- Safety product marketing
- Fire safety regulations
- OSHA compliance
- Risk assessment
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Vendor coordination
- Forklift operation
- Material handling equipment
- Excel software proficiency
- Effective communication
- Client relationship management
- Personal protective equipment knowledge
Timeline
Fire Protection Specialist
McNeil and Son's Fire Safety
10.2019 - 11.2021
Field Sales Safety Representative
Workman Glove & Safety Inc.
12.2018 - Current
Inventory Specialist
Service Champions
09.2016 - 12.2018
Fire Technology - Fire Science
Los Mendanos College
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) - Credentials
Los Medanos College
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg High School
OSHA 10-Hour - Course/training
Occupational Safety And Health Administration