David L. Casto

***** ******** ****. • Los Angeles, CA 90073 • acpev4@r.postjobfree.com• 714-***-****

SKILLS

• Honorably discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard with 3rd Class Petty Officer Rank

• Highly motivated and dedicated individual with supervisory and managerial experience

• Excellent and effective communication skills with experience in public speaking

• Skilled at a variety of jobs and industries including but not limited to: Property management, appliance

repair, mechanical maintenance, tile installation, electrical, plumbing, public relations, and gourmet cooking

• Certified in: Aerial platform, lift truck, drywall/painting, masonry, and dental ceramist

WORK EXPERIENCE

April 2012 June 2013

Owner/Supervisor

DL Casto’s Better Building Services, Garden Grove, CA

• Residential and commercial plumbing, maintenance, and cleaning services

• Provided services for an 80,000 square foot commercial property including boom lift operation, pressure

washing, custom painting, plumbing, and electrical repairs

• Bid and performed several custom remodeling contracts

June 2010 March 2012

Advanced Maintenance Technician and Turn Specialist

APT Companies, San Diego, CA

• Performed numerous maintenance tasks from electrical, plumbing, drywall, and painting

• Responsible for appliance repair and trouble shooting

• Fabricated custom cabinetry and restored cosmetic work to model units after film shoots

October 2008 May 2010

On Site Maintenance Management

The John Stewart Company, Los Angeles, CA

• Performed task according to maintenance work orders and supervised contracted vendors

• Restored neglected properties under difficult circumstances and ensured compliance with mandated

improvements

January 2008 September 2008

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA

• Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment including 14 HVAC systems, aerial

platforms, emergency generator, and refrigeration/freezers

January 2006 December 2007

Property Manager

Queen’s View, Long Beach, CA

• Performed and supervised major renovations to aging beachfront resort property

• Hired and supervised maintenance and porter staff and contracted vendors

• Wrote emergency procedure manual

• Skilled at money management and saved the association $10,000 on maintenance repairs

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1978

Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR

GED

1978

Wolf Creek CCC, Roseburg OR

Drywall/Paining Apprenticeship and Masonry Apprenticeship Certifications

2004

Huntington College of Dental Laboratory Technologies, Westminster, CA

Dental Laboratory Technician Certificate