Arnoldo Castillo
Charleston
Summary
Driven Material Science Master student with strong leadership skills and the ability to make precise, impactful decisions. Capable of learning new skills quickly and thriving in complex scenarios. Committed to meeting organizational needs through consistent practices and effective time management. Ready to leverage technical proficiency and adaptability to contribute to workplace success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain
West Virginia Army National Guard
Buckhannon
10.2025 - Current
- Currently commander of the 601st Engineer Support Company
- Oversaw 135 personnel in horizontal, road/air strip, vertical, and building construction, ensuring high standards in general maintenance.
- Managed and trained personnel and equipment to enhance operational readiness and effectiveness.
- Planned and evaluated missions to ensure alignment with operational standards and objectives.
Observer Coach and Trainer
AITEC
Saint Albans
09.2021 - Current
- Facilitated training sessions and evaluations for Urban Search and Rescue teams across the country.
- Coordinated and established proficiency standards for Decontamination Processes, ensuring compliance and readiness.
- Maintained and refined standards for Command Post Operations during FEMA incidents, ensuring effective response and management.
- Led Command Post Operations course, collaborating with teams nationwide to enhance their coordination with FEMA.
OIC
TXARNG
Kingsville
10.2019 - 09.2021
- I was in charge of what happens at the unit level of my command. I was acting Company Commander taking charge of 70 personnel at times. I communicated with the higher chain of command as high as my Brigade commander to discuss what is going on at the unit level.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Engineering Technician
City Of Kingsville
Kingsville
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Supported Professional Engineer in project execution, ensuring timely completion and quality standards
- Managed high workloads in fast-paced environment, maintaining project deadlines and team productivity
- Determined appropriate collaboration methods with teammates
- Trained new employees on job responsibilities
- Clarified engineering concepts for non-technical audiences, enhancing understanding and collaboration
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A & M Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05-2016
Certification -
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX01-2012
Skills
- Mission planning
- Emergency coordination
- Personnel management
- Leadership skills
- Training development
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory knowledge
- Construction standards
- Engineering knowledge
- Analytical thinking
- Analytical
- Multitasking Abilities
- Engineering knowledge
- Drafting techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Microsoft Word
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Product demonstrations
- Engineering knowledge
- Product demonstrations
- Engineering knowledge
Certification
- Hazmat technician, 08/01/23, Present
- Search and Extraction, 11/01/19, Present
- FEMA Certified Classes, Hazmat, 08/01/19, Present, HazMat Awareness, 08/01/19, Present, HazMat Operations, 08/01/19, Present
Additional Information
Fluent in Spanish.
Security Clearance
March 2024, This will be good for 5 years
Military Service
West Virginia Army National Guard, Enlisted 27 OCT 16, Commissioned 30 SEP 17, Obtained rank of Captain APR 2024
Personal Information
- Authorized worker in the US
- Willing to relocate within West Virginia
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
Captain
West Virginia Army National Guard
10.2025 - Current
Observer Coach and Trainer
AITEC
09.2021 - Current
OIC
TXARNG
10.2019 - 09.2021
Engineering Technician
City Of Kingsville
01.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A & M Kingsville
Certification -
Del Mar College