David L. Casto
***** ******** ****. • Los Angeles, CA 90073 • **************@*******.***• 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