1. Ramiro Salinas Jr.
3206 Preston Hall Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78247
210-409-5546
ramsaljr76@yahoo.com
ProfessionalProfile
Experienced Professional seeking to further my experience with a major Industry where I
can use my education and experience in the Environmental Sciences. Successfulin
creating a variety of sustainable initiatives leveraging best practice, employee
engagement, and examples of corporateleadership. Utilizing me experience with the
TCEQ and other industries to help our Environment and our World. Thrived in a fast-
paced work environment with multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HALLIBURTON November 2014 to May 2015
Associate Laboratory Chemistry Technician
Trained and became familiar with the chemical hygiene plan and current safety
standards. Followed safety rules and regulations in all that I did, from conducting
prototypeor laboratory tests and building equipment to performing basic material or
environmental tests using basic electrical/electronic, chemical and mechanical
equipment.
UNITED LABORATORIES January 2014 to July 2014
We provided our customers the best – available specialty Maintenance, Repair, and
Operational (MRO) chemical products, equipment and service in terms of safety,
efficacy, and value.
Critical to this mission was Responsible Innovation and the ability to provide Earth
Smart products that work. Furthermore, we held true to our core values.
USDA June 2013 to Sept. 30, 2013
Plant Protection Aide, GS-421-3 (Temp)
Served as a valued team member performing a variety of survey, control, and
regulatory activities.
Inspected and re-inspected various field, nurseries, and industrial sites for
disease and insects.
Responsible for removed and destroyed alternate host plants and diseased or
infested plants, in compliance with USDA protocols. In addition, maintained,
baited, installed, and collected insect traps as needed.
Collaborated with team members to fumigate or treat specified equipment,
plants or soils in designated areas. Mixed insecticides and herbicides as needed
using hand and power driven spray equipment.
2. Collected and recorded data for treatments, types and kinds of insects gathered
and traps placed and/or serviced. In addition, prepared and provided reports to
USDA to review progress on the initiatives.
Developing rough maps showing control and eradication treatments on the
Mexican Fruit Fly Program.
Performed duties independently in conformance to standard operating
procedures. Team Leader ensured my proficiency with Plant Protection and
Quarantine federal regulations, policies as well as state inspection laws and
rules.
ABAXIS
Regional Sales Representative, South Central Region
Responsible for the sales of various medical grade analyzers that included
servicing current and establishing new potential customers. The various types of
analyzers included chemistry, hematology, coagulation and blood gas analyzers. I
developed and delivered various presentations on the properutilization of the
different models of analyzers my company offered. I conducted approximately
554 training sessions to new and existing customers. Responsiblefor account
management of 554 customers which included troubleshooting equipment issues,
following up to ensure customer satisfaction, and providing supportin regards to
equipment and software updates. I conducted learning seminars at major
universities, technician schools and continuing education meetings. I worked in a
fast-paced sales environment as part of the Abaxis team. My contributions to the
team were my strong organizational skills that I used to help keep the team
organized and on track to success. Supported the team by organizing a schedule
for keeping their analyzers clean and calibrated monthly to ensure that the
analyzers were always at optimum operating capacity. Because of my strong
organizational skills, staying on target, meeting deadlines of assignments
benefitting the company. I was recognized with a President’s Club award my
second year with the company. I was second in the nation in sales. While
presenting new products and test methods, developed and improved my
knowledge of current software by asking questions of my team and supervisor on
how to effectively keep my customers more relevant with current technology.
These analyzers were important for establishing new Animal Health issues such
as thyroid disease, dehydration, cancerous, and low cell counts. My preparation
included mapping the territory the night before to keep myself efficient and
prepared.
2007 Presidents Club Member – Top 2 in sales and top 6 in growth (out of 60
reps)
Transformed territory from -6% to 30% growth in 3 years. (year over year)
3. Fisher Scientific September 2003 to August 2006
Regional Sales Representative
Managed account and territory data details to drive sales and increase market
share by visiting current and old customers daily. I made sure I mapped out my
route the night before in order to be as efficient as possible, and studied any
questions or issues going on in my territory in order to provide my customers
with the best customer service possible.
Researched the basic compositions of the chemicals used by different clients in
order to recommend appropriate sample handling procedures.
Effectively trained and guided research doctors and technicians to use the
materials purchased from Fisher Scientific keeping safety and health precautions
in mind.
Effectively used my manager’s advice to help me motivate all members on my
team to better their days to make themselves as efficient as they could be.
Made changes to my everyday schedule to help my customers effectively get
through their problems and/or issues with the products that my company had
supplied them. I reached out to these customers either by phone or by personally
going in their laboratory to communicate with them and resolve their issues.
Harlingen High School South August 2001 to May 2003
Principles of Technology Certified Instructor
Taught a lab-based Physics course: Principles of Technology
Kept Science based lessons to involve my students and keep them concentrated
by letting them be hands on with all laboratories the students were performing. I
was responsible for providing guidance and oversight over all science teams to
ensure safety while meeting learning goals.
Prepared lesson plans based on the Texas rules and regulations. I instructed
lessons of university level curriculum to ensure my students were properly
prepared for the next step in their education.
Mentored and engaged high schoolseniors with goal setting and college
preparedness.
Met with the student’s counselors and their parents to stay on top of their
progress in my class. I provided advice on how my students could advance in
4. my class with certain lesson goals and ways to improve their grades. I had
mornings setup for one on one tutoring if I felt that a student was struggling with
a certain lesson based on my physics course.
METCO Environmental Inc. August 2000 to August 2001
Environmental Scientist
Worked in the environmental field with the nation’s largest company specializing
in air emissions sampling using EPA test methods and procedures.
Led Combustion and Risk Assessment testing and was involved in some
of the largest and most complex Combustion Performance Trial Burns conducted.
Services were performed on Hazardous Waste Incinerators, BIF Units, Cement Kilns
and Medical Waste Incinerators.
Conducted multiple train testing utilizing all METCO employees.
Employed by METCO Environmental being the leader in performing testing
for
industries identified in EPA 40CFR60 and 40CFR63 (Part 60 and Part 63). METCO
has performed over 25,000 stack tests for various industries regulated under specific
subparts within the Part 60 regulations. METCO’s experience with the various
requirements and methodologies as specified within the regulations provided the
basis for accurate and efficient testing, producing quality results.
Effectively performed environmental tests using emissions from the stack tests
to
report to the team on the ground while obtaining the data collected. I communicated
to the team on the direction of the cyclonic emissions and the rate these emissions
were being emitted.
EDUCATION
B.S. Biology with a minor in Chemistry, Texas A & M University- Kingsville
Earned my B.S. in Biology/Chemistry on Aug. 2000
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST