Erik Castillo

About Erik Castillo

OUT FRONT LEADER: Continually strive to provide purpose, direction, and motivation that builds cohesive and unified teams, while determining and directing operational processes that improve productivity across the organization and achieve high ROI for manpower and resources. ‘Getting things done’ through strategic planning, coordination, and seamless integration of personnel, processes, and technology has been at the forefront of my career in the U.S. Army for over 17 years. WHAT DRIVES ME: I apply nearly two decades of program and personnel management experience within evolving and constantly changing organizations to achieve national objectives domestically and internationally. Developing personnel through proficiency training and professional development, while building unified teams is at the core of a successful team effort. I thrive on cultivating synergy while contributing to ‘big picture thinking’. MY LEADERSHIP STYLE: A transformational and collaborative leader, I utilize my seasoned experience to propel organizations to develop and integrate workable operations and processes. As I transition from military service, I bring my solid operational background, reliability, and dedication to excellence to a challenging and rewarding position. ADDED VALUE: 17+ years of experience in progressively responsible leadership positions managing multiple operational programs 15+ years of experience managing culturally diverse workforces Controlled - with 100% accountability in over $14M in government equipment and assets Developed logistics that determined equipment, resources, and manpower to support combat operations in austere overseas environments. Bilingual - Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE ACROSS: Supply Chain Management High-Value Inventories Organizational Re-structuring Cost Containment Manpower Utilization Workflow Processes Team Building & Synergy Comprehensive Logistics Planning & Execution

Experience

1. Jrotc Instructor

   Us Army Jrotc

   May 2024 — Present

Education

• Portland State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2020 — 2022

• United States Army Schools & Centers

  Advanced personnel management, policy administration

• Portland State University

  Minor

  2022 — 2022

• United States Army Schools & Centers

  Basic Leadership Course

• Central Texas College

  Associate of Arts - AA

• Portland State University

  Bachelors of Science in Social Science

  2018 — 2022