Luis Salinas
Victorville
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager
Go Green Recycle
Hesperia
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed daily recycling operations to ensure efficient material processing.
- Trained staff on safe handling of recyclable materials and equipment use.
- Oversaw inventory management for recyclable materials and supplies.
- Developed schedules for team shifts to optimize workflow and coverage.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Assistant Manager of Sales and Production
Universal Batteries
Hesperia
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed daily sales operations and ensured team adherence to policies.
- Trained and mentored new sales staff on products and customer service techniques.
- Analyzed market trends to identify potential sales opportunities for product expansion.
- Coordinated inventory management to optimize product availability and reduce shortages.
- Created weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for upper management.
- Resolved escalated customer issues quickly and efficiently.
- Developed relationships with key customers to ensure satisfaction with products and services offered.
- Opened and closed store, set up registers and secured cash.
- Managed daily administrative tasks to ensure the sales team's operations run smoothly.
- Assisted in setting sales goals and defining strategies to achieve them.
- Implemented sales policies and procedures to maintain high standards of sales operations.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with the procurement department to ensure product availability.
- Inspected and tested batteries for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on battery systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety regulations while working with hazardous materials in the facility.
Tire Sales Manager
Jr Tires
Apple Valley
03.2015 - 09.2020
- Managed tire inventory and ensured optimal stock levels for customer demands.
- Trained sales staff on product features and customer service techniques.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.
- Mastered and periodically performed tire technician duties to maintain current knowledge and proficiencies at guiding employees and satisfying customers.
- Reviewed shop supply levels to keep flat repair supplies, valve stems, mounting lube, and other items on hand.
- Established safe working environments and monitored everyday work practices to verify adherence to policies and procedures.
- Supervised and verified unloading of trucks and delivery completions, assigned work to technicians and reviewed and approved time cards.
- Managed tire sales, repair and installation and performed periodic quality checks.
- Inspected tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation levels.
- Installed and balanced tires on various vehicles efficiently.
- Operated tire-changing equipment and tools safely and effectively.
- Provided excellent customer service regarding tire selections and maintenance.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on tire inventory and equipment.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Used rubber cement to glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings.
- Drove to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
Education
Hesperia High School
Hesperia, CASkills
- Staff training
- Material processing
- Customer service
- Sales operations
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Partnership development
- Sales techniques
- Goal setting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
- Sales management
- Recycling operations
- Heavy lifting experience
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Manager
Go Green Recycle
06.2022 - 12.2025
Assistant Manager of Sales and Production
Universal Batteries
09.2020 - 05.2022
Tire Sales Manager
Jr Tires
03.2015 - 09.2020
Hesperia High School