Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Timeline
Training
Naval collateral duties
Hobbies and Interests
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Joel Castellon

Port Orchard

Summary

Analytical, energetic, and detail-oriented individual with broad and deep experience in Naval Aviation Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and physical readiness. I work in decisive and reflective ways, I am motivated by a good work environment and financial security, and I am energized by work that involves structure and proven methods. Seeking new line of work to expand career path options. Future schooling/degree desired.

Quality assurance professional with strong background in inspecting and ensuring product and program standards. Skilled in identifying and improving program efficiency, maintaining compliance with regulations. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and consistently delivering results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Shaolin Mixed Martial Arts
Port Orchard, WA
08.2025 - Current

Manage and instruct the adults and juniors Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program. Mentor junior instructors, sharing expertise to improve teaching methods and class dynamics. Developed a tailored curriculum for all skill levels, enhancing student engagement and retention.

Quality Assurance Monitor

Global
Bremerton
09.2025 - Current
  • Conduct various inspections / monitoring of operations and processes. Some include crane observations, fire bottle inspections, hazardous material stowage inspections, equipment auditing, and vessel inspections. All inspections are in accordance with with Global Procedures, Naval Ships Technical Manuals (NSTM) 050, and standard operating procedures.

Quality Assurance Inspector

US Navy
Bremerton, WA
08.2020 - 07.2025
  • Highly skilled technician/Quality Assurance Representative. As (QAR), I supervised the upkeep on Support Equipment (SE) through preventative and scheduled maintenance. Ensured All maintenance on equipment is in accordance with technical manuals and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP). As work center supervisor, ensuring all standards of quality are being met in all aspects, including admin, maintenance, cleanliness, protective equipment, and procedures. Trained and supervised subordinates through high risk ordnance evolutions on a weekly basis. Emphasis on procedural compliance, standard operating procedures, and safety. Tool Control program Manager, consisting of monitoring inventory and condition of tools for accountability purposes. Medical training/response team, consisting of rapid response to actual casualties on board USS Nimitz.

Instructor/Strength & Conditioning Coach

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
San Ysidro, CA
02.2015 - 07.2020
  • Instructing and coaching the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, to adults and kids of all ages. Efforts support physical readiness, comradery, and discipline for all students. I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 20 years, coaching and teaching roughly 12-13 of those years. Strengthening communication, patience, adaptability, and my organizational skills.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mar Vista High
Imperial Beach, CA
01.2018

AA - Criminal Justice

Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
09.2018 - 04.2019

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

South Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA
09.2025 - Current

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Organized and diligent
  • Visual, Auditory, and Hands on learner
  • Program management
  • Performance analysis
  • Feedback and evaluation

Certification

  • Shipyard Competent Person (SCP)
  • AHERA building Inspector (TSCA title II, 40 CFR 763)
  • Gracie Barra BJJ Instructor certification (FY2026)
  • CPR/First Aid (Exp. Sep 26)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

South Seattle Community College
09.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Monitor

Global
09.2025 - Current

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor

Shaolin Mixed Martial Arts
08.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Inspector

US Navy
08.2020 - 07.2025

AA - Criminal Justice

Southwestern College
09.2018 - 04.2019

Instructor/Strength & Conditioning Coach

Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
02.2015 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Mar Vista High

Training

  • Records management
  • Computer applications
  • Electromechanical systems troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
  • Aircraft corrosion control
  • Aircraft paint/Touch ups & markings

Naval collateral duties

  • Training Petty Officer
  • Assistant Command Fitness Leader (ACFL)
  • Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)(Quality Assurance)
  • Medical Training Team
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructor onboard USS Nimitz (Off duty hours)

Hobbies and Interests

 Jiu Jitsu, Swim, and Travel