Christopher Casteel
Kailua,HI
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results, and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Groundskeeper
A Tri K Stables
08.2023 - Current
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Repaired equipment and animal living spaces.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Cleared brush and maintained trails to keep ranch safe and accessible for animals and people.
- Enhanced ranch safety by conducting regular equipment maintenance checks and repairs.
- Provided comprehensive care for horses including grooming, feeding, exercising, and medical attention as needed.
- Worked with ranch hands to clean stables and riding areas.
- Maintained high-quality pastures by implementing proper irrigation, fertilization, and weed control methods.
- Assisted in development of disaster preparedness plan, minimizing potential risks to livestock and property.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in all ranch facilities, ensuring healthy environment for livestock and staff.
- Enhanced ranch safety with regular maintenance of fences and equipment.
Fermentation Specialist
MycoTechnology
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, leading to higher employee retention rates and better overall performance.
- Led quality assurance efforts, maintaining high standards for all products and services.
- Assisted in developing strategic plan that aligned with long-term company goals.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Supervisor
King Soopers Warehouse/ CPR
03.2016 - 09.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to executive team.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Monitored workshop work flow for over 50 employees.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Prime Transportation Inc.
03.2009 - 02.2015
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Maintained safe driving record by observing road rules, remaining cautious and alert in unfamiliar areas and keeping control of vehicle.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Kept meticulous logs of correspondence with customers and freight recipients.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Secured freight during stops and rest periods to prevent theft.
Night Auditor/Night Shift Supervisor
Embassy Suites
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
- Controlled cash and credit card payment transactions at front desk using Accounting skills, reducing errors 90%.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Microsoft software.
- Followed company security and check-in policies and procedures and reported suspicious activity to Front Desk Supervisor.
- Looked over pending check-ins and payment processes to complete closing procedures.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Reset Auditing software for next days' use by sending detailed daily bank reports to Spreadsheets for agency and closing finances for current day.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Handled all duties and tasks for night manager and concierge during busy periods to maintain front desk efficiency.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reviewed daily financial statements and completed end-of-day paperwork in Wordperfect with 100% accuracy.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Entered customer data into room system and updated information whenever patrons changed rooms.
- Oversaw night auditing of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
- Responded to guest needs quickly and efficiently, noting changes in reservations or special needs for day crew.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
- Completed night audit for guest ledgers to close bank and cash registers, reconciling issues quickly and marking discrepancies.
Lance Corporal
US Marine Corps
04.1998 - 07.2002
- Monitored enemy combatants captured in time of war awaiting transport for interrogation.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbine High School
Littleton, COAccounting And Business Management
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, COSkills
- Revenue Forecasting
- Complex Problem Solving
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Problem Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Team Building
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation and Reporting
- Performance Evaluations
- Dedicated work ethic
- Lawn and grounds maintenance
Timeline
Groundskeeper
A Tri K Stables
08.2023 - Current
Fermentation Specialist
MycoTechnology
08.2021 - 07.2023
Supervisor
King Soopers Warehouse/ CPR
03.2016 - 09.2019
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Prime Transportation Inc.
03.2009 - 02.2015
Night Auditor/Night Shift Supervisor
Embassy Suites
08.2003 - 05.2005
Lance Corporal
US Marine Corps
04.1998 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Columbine High School
Accounting And Business Management
University of Northern Colorado
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