Joel Castro
Alvin,TX
Summary
Professional, energetic, youthful spirit that brings 6+ years of passion for driving positive change. Goal oriented team player with a strong work ethic. Will take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grassroots Engagement Director
Americans For Prosperity
03.2022 - Current
- Build & maintain relationships with State & Federal Legislators & their staff.
- Expand business opportunities by pursuing new partnerships & coalitions.
- Manage budgets for operations to keep costs low & maximize ROI.
- Supervise & coach a team of field staff.
- Advance policies by developing strategic plans, setting goals, & identifying targets for lobbying efforts.
- Coordinated grassroots outreach by mobilizing supporters & galvanizing community members.
- Effectively work through 501c3, 501c4, 527.
City Councilman
City Of Alvin
03.2018 - Current
- Contribute to long-term city planning efforts, ensuring a thriving future.
- Implement transparency measures within city government processes, increasing trust.
- Mentor 4 newly elected council members by knowledge sharing acquired through years of experience, contributing to a more effective council.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, fostering 25+% economic growth & job creation.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making procedures across various departments to improve service delivery outcomes.
- Addressed constituent concerns through timely communication & problem-solving skills.
Business Development Specialist
OppDrive
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Met with customers to discuss & ascertain needs, tailor solutions & close deals.
- Trained new employees on sales skills, customer service, & organizing strategies.
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales targets by effectively identifying potential customers' needs & presenting relevant product offerings.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TXSkills
- Relationship Building
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Crisis Management
- Public Speaking
- Coalition building
- Social Media Management
- Collaborative mindset
Timeline
Grassroots Engagement Director
Americans For Prosperity
03.2022 - Current
Business Development Specialist
OppDrive
06.2020 - 03.2022
City Councilman
City Of Alvin
03.2018 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Alvin Community College