Customer Service Sales Associate

Daniel Salas

916-***-**** ️ *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Dedicated and skilled Welder with over 10 years of hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, and equipment operations. Recognized for strong work ethic, productivity, and technical expertise across multiple welding processes. Mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency.

Core Skills

MIG / Flux Core / CNC

Gas Torches / Submerged Arc / Stick Welding

Inner Shield / Tolerance / Drill Press

Forklift Operation / Customer Service

Blueprint Reading & Assembly

Safety & Quality Compliance

Professional Experience

Spirit Halloween – Corporate Office

Sales Associate / Store Manager Egg Harbor Township, NJ 2019 – 2024

Assisted customers with purchases, providing product knowledge and exceptional service.

Managed inventory: received, stocked, and input data into company database.

Oversaw daily operations, including opening/closing, register reconciliation, deposits, and sales reporting.

Trained, supervised, and scheduled new employees to ensure smooth store operations.

Assembled and staged animatronics and In-Store Entertainment Units (ISE).

Led team efforts to build and dismantle seasonal store locations.

Resolved customer service issues efficiently while maintaining company standards.

American Truck & Trailer Body – Tracy, CA

Welder / Laborer 2014 – 2017

Prepped truck frames and bodies for welding and assembly.

Installed electrical components including lights, inverters, and GFIs.

Performed welding and assembly to meet project specifications.

Assisted in final assembly, detailing, and quality checks of completed products.

Bayside Solutions (Temp Agency) – Manteca, CA

Welder 2012 – 2013

Performed Flux Core welding with strict adherence to quality and specification standards.

Helped reduce project hours by 25% (from 11 to 8) without sacrificing workmanship.

Leo’s Muffler – San Jose, CA

Welder / Fabricator / Mechanic 2010 – 2012

Repaired, replaced, and custom-fabricated exhaust systems.

Conducted preventative maintenance and minor automotive repairs.

Performed diagnostic testing to identify mechanical issues.

Certifications

Arc Welding / Gas Metal Arc Welding (Advanced)

Dual Shield / 1/8” LH

AWS SMAW 3/8 Butt Weld / 7018 & 6010 AWS Structural

Flat & Vertical Welds (Plug, Corner Filler, T-Butt)

Overhead Welding / Inner Shield (232)

Education

AA Certificate – Machine Technology Cal Trade Welding School, Modesto, CA

Sequoia Institute of automotive repair Fremont, CA

High School Diploma Milpitas High School, Milpitas, CA

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