Ricky Arevalo
Robstown
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience in Sales and labor seeking to grow within a company utilizing degrees obtained to benefit the company's bottom line or net profit/income.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Electrician
Ampacity Electrical Solutions
07.2025 - Current
- Installed electrical wiring and components under guidance of senior electricians.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in the new Harbor Bridge.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Pulled wire with a tugging machine or with the other electricians through PVC flex pipes throughout the new Harbor Bridge for the aesthetic bridge lighting and maintenance lighting for the bridge tunnels.
Outside Sales Representative
MRC Global
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients to drive sales growth, including examples of clients such as Valero CC, Three Rivers, Citgo, Cheniere LNG, Exxon GCGV, and LyondellBasell.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and potential customers by calling turnaround and maintenance management at each client to see how MRC Global could assist with any pipe, valve, flanges, or fittings areas.
- Delivered persuasive product presentations to key Turnaround, Instrumentation & Electrical, Maintenance personnel to enhance customer engagement.
- Collaborated with internal teams, such as inside sales representatives, product specialists, and delivery drivers, to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Sales Associate/Laborer Operator/Driver
Barrett Pipe & Supply, LLC
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers with product selection (structural steel pipe) and inquiries to enhance the overall experience.
- Processed sales transactions.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays at the pipe yard, and social media posts to attract customer attention, and drive sales.
- Handled inventory management tasks, including loading the pipe racks, and stock replenishment by cutting pipe to specific lengths based on the customer.
- Loaded trailers or semi-trucks with skid steers and front loaders.
- Delivered pipe and totes to customers from the Valley to Austin, Texas, with a dually and gooseneck trailer.
Education
I&E Technician (one Year Completed) - Instrumentation
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX08-2022
MBA - Business Administration And Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX07-2021
BBA - Business Administration And Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX07-2020
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
Western Texas College
Snyder, TX05-2018
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Troubleshooting skills
- Relationship building
- Motivated team player
- Account management
- Goal oriented
- Team leadership
- Networking
Accomplishments
Western Texas College Pitcher (Junior College, 2016-2018)
University of Texas Rio Grande Pitcher (Division I University, 2018-2021)
Timeline
Apprentice Electrician
Ampacity Electrical Solutions
07.2025 - Current
Outside Sales Representative
MRC Global
10.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Associate/Laborer Operator/Driver
Barrett Pipe & Supply, LLC
08.2022 - 08.2023
I&E Technician (one Year Completed) - Instrumentation
Texas State Technical College
MBA - Business Administration And Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
BBA - Business Administration And Management
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine
Western Texas College