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ARMANDO CASTILLO

Miami,FL

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Political Committee Chair

Transport Workers Union 568
01.2016 - Current
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow the organizing program and advance campaigns.
  • Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host and facilitate events and identify opportunities to reach members.
  • Engaged with larger movements to build collaborative partnerships.
  • Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts for voter outreach.
  • Collected and documented voter opinions on local, regional and national issues.
  • Interacted with and educated voters in South Florida area to promote worker rights campaign.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Responded to and engaged with members on social media pages to resolve issues and relay feedback.

Fleet Service Agent

American Airlines
07.1990 - Current
  • Advised managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements and classification programs.
  • Documented all required information regarding cargo weight and destination.
  • Inspected cargo for efficient and safe handling and transport between planes and cargo areas.
  • Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
  • Built working relationships with clients to foster loyalty and encourage repeat business.
  • Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
  • Observed and tracked consignments to verify timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
  • Ensure compliance with hazardous materials and dangerous goods regulations.

Founder

BuzzWorks
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Interview applicants and supervise promotion field marketing team.
  • Selected to promote the advanced screening of Notting Hill in South Florida.
  • Exclusive South Florida promoter of Anheuser-Busch Tequiza brand.
  • Conducted in-store promotions and merchandising for Symantec software.
  • Promoted South Florida tour dates and album releases for several national recording artists.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Drafted unique copy and content based on overall marketing objectives.
  • Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.

Community Relations, Media Coordinator

The GRAMMY Awards, NARAS
01.1996 - 02.1999
  • Responsible for all external communications and membership benefit programs.
  • Coordinated all aspects of special events, workshops and talent relations.
  • Designed membership program which led system in enrollment.
  • Conducted program orientation, lectures and workshops for the board of directors.
  • Conceptualized and produced the First Annual HardRock GRAMMY concert series.
  • Stayed within budget for marketing expenses.
  • Handled external communications with media and public relations professionals.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Served on development committee for Latin GRAMMYS (LARAS)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Labor Studies

George Meany Labor College
Silver Springs, NV
04-2000

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary

Additional Information

Founder and Vice President of West Dems political club.

Canvassing organizer for Obama for America.

Team leader for Biden-Harris Hispanic outreach.

Founder and administrator of UnionMatters.org

Community Service

Currently serving as Councilman for Miami-Dade County Area 11.

Volunteer for Miami food bank and Lotus House.

Volunteer dog trainer for Miami Animal Rescue.

State Ambassador for National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS)

Timeline

Political Committee Chair

Transport Workers Union 568
01.2016 - Current

Founder

BuzzWorks
01.1999 - 01.2003

Community Relations, Media Coordinator

The GRAMMY Awards, NARAS
01.1996 - 02.1999

Fleet Service Agent

American Airlines
07.1990 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Labor Studies

George Meany Labor College

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