Antonio Alvarado
Business Development at VRG Controls LLC- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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VRG Controls LLC
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development
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Jun 2019 - Present
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Flowserve Corporation
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development
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Feb 2013 - May 2019
Effectively maintain existing accounts while further developing and growing a defined set of new customers within the assigned territory. Promote control and quarter turn automation valve products along with our related aftermarket support and services to the oil & gas and process control industry. Effectively determine market and industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer activity to present the information to regional sales representatives and senior management. Train personnel, including engineering, maintenance and procurement, to size and select control valves for the Oil & Gas Pipeline, Petrochemical, Refining, and Power industries. Develop, build, and maintain relationships with key customers to strengthen and solidify purchasing agreements. Coordinate business development meetings to discuss on-going opportunities and evaluate strategic bidding. Organize and host training conferences with US sales representatives to promote awareness of control valve business. Valve Champion in troubleshooting valves to provide customers with valid and cost effective solutions. Oversee inside sales in the control ball valve product development for pipeline pressure & flow regulation. Direct the commercial value of the product line by sustaining desirable margins to fulfill optimal goals. Develop marketing research strategies to maintain and drive the product market value. Supervise bid proposal activity, direct order entry requirements, and update daily order backlog while proactively communicating with operations and customers. Manage extensive projects from kick-off meetings through shipment of goods while meeting customers’ lead-time expectations. Show less
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Emerson
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Applications Engineer
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Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Provide customers and sales channels technical support on their Natural Gas and Industrial product applicability and installation practices for regulation and gas measurement systems technology. Take an active role in the evaluation of special project proposals including special customer modifications, pricing and quotation submittal. Function with the Project Manager and Director of Operations to pursue a trade agreement that encompasses the necessary equipment for PEMEX Exploration/Production and refineries. Inspect system measurement projects to verify engineering standards and process conditions to supply the customer with an optimal regulation and measurement solution. Correspond with project manager to validate bill of materials and action items to fabricate a thorough proposal for the end-user. Coordinate and participate in customer sales presentations to promote the sales and serve as a liaison between the sales channels/customers and the company. Participate in national trade shows/exhibits to analyze our customer and evaluate the competition while developing good customer and factory relationships. Attend business development meetings to discuss contract negotiations for necessary on-shore and off-shore projects. Show less
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Applications Engineer
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Jun 2011 - Jun 2012
Provide customers and sales channels technical support on their Natural Gas and Industrial product applicability and installation practices for regulation and gas measurement systems technology. Take an active role in the evaluation of special project proposals including special customer modifications, pricing and quotation submittal. Inspect system measurement projects to verify engineering standards and process conditions to supply the customer with an optimal regulation and measurement solution. Correspond with project manager to validate bill of materials and action items to fabricate a thorough proposal for the end-user. Coordinate and participate in customer sales presentations to promote the sales and serve as a liaison between the sales channels/customers and the company. Participate in national trade shows/exhibits to analyze our customer and evaluate the competition while developing good customer and factory relationships. Show less
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Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Project Administration Trainee
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Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Compile various certification exams for qualified emergency response students. Certified to direct and proctor on-site examinations. Arrange and retrieve electronic and physical files to advocate the management staff. Compile various certification exams for qualified emergency response students. Certified to direct and proctor on-site examinations. Arrange and retrieve electronic and physical files to advocate the management staff.
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Global Compressor
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Houston, TX
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Shipping and Receiving/Inventory Control
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Originated inventory control strategies to better the efficiency of shipping and receiving. Established inventory levels to enhance sales forecasting and decrease costs Evaluated delivery methods to better protect gas compressor parts during transportation. Originated inventory control strategies to better the efficiency of shipping and receiving. Established inventory levels to enhance sales forecasting and decrease costs Evaluated delivery methods to better protect gas compressor parts during transportation.
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Texas Digital Systems
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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TeleSales Representative
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Mar 2009 - Sep 2009
Assisted the marketing department by developing strategies to reach potential customers. Collaborated with potential customers to seek interest of upcoming products. Generated and systemized different contact lists to keep phone call records of customers. Assisted the marketing department by developing strategies to reach potential customers. Collaborated with potential customers to seek interest of upcoming products. Generated and systemized different contact lists to keep phone call records of customers.
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Education
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Texas A&M University
BS, Industrial & Systems Engineering -
Texas A&M University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration