David Edward Castro

Experience

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  Eldorado Tools

  Jun 2002 - Dec 2007

  Assistant Director of Sales

  Shortly after I graduated High School, I began working for Eldorado Tools, a company that specializes in supplying commercial contractors based out of Palm Desert Ca. For the first three years of my employment, I worked in the office and helped process purchase orders, invoices and billing.In 2005, I was promoted to assistant director of sales.<Education />Present Day

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  Pacsun (Pacific Sunwear)

  Jan 2004 - May 2004

  Sales Associate

  I worked at Pacific Sunwear for a brief time during college. There isn't much to brag about here, except that I knew having a job - even if only a brief stint-in retail, would help me better understand finances, and how to problem solve with other associates.

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  Steve's Collision Center

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

  Entry-level Autotech, Office Assistance

  I was an entry-level office assistant and auto technician. My responsibilities included running parts, assisting the front office in logistics and paperwork, shop cleanup and entry level auto technician work.At the time, I was very into custom cars and was considering a career in the industry. Shortly before I left to pursue other ventures, I was asked to consider accepting a more permanent role with the company. I was offered the opportunity to attend the DuPont school for auto painting on scholarship from Steve's Collision Center. Show less

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  Cellutopia

  Aug 2005 - May 2006

  President

  The reason I left the auto body industry, Cellutopia was the name of the LLC. we created to pursue a cellphone patent. The premise of the patent was a cloud-based system where account holders cellphone information such as phone numbers, text messages and pictures would be stored. This did not exist in 2005.We achieved a working prototype but our efforts were halted two weeks to our patent application submission when a prior art search revealed that a similar application was submitted just one month earlier. Because patents are issued numerically, our attorney advised us not to persist. My responsibilities were to handle all business operations. This included organizing meetings, the setting up of our bank accounts, the management of our finances, the creation of our LLC. and all other associated tasks. Also as the voice of Cellutopia, It was my job to collaborate with our patent attorneys on all matters. Show less

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  College Cuties USA

  Aug 2005 - Mar 2006

  President

  To pay for our cellphone patent, we decided to produce a bikini calendar. Since my colleagues and I were all in school at the time, we knew several female classmates who were pursuing modeling careers. With them on board, we teamed up with a local photographer and successfully produced CCUSA 2006 in just three months.My responsibilities included organizing photo shoots, scouting locations, writing contracts, disclaimers and photo releases, signing sponsors and the planning of our premiere party which was hosted for us by The Hacienda Reno and KRZQ 100.9.FM. Show less

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  St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral

  Sept 2005 - May 2006

  Base Choral Leader

  While I was attending UNR, I was a member of the UNR Chamber Choir under Dr. Dwayne Karna. Through that, I was offered to be the base sectional leader at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral in downtown Reno. I worked two services every Sunday morning for the school year.

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  Snafue, Business Technology

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Co-Founder

  I co-founded Snafue with My colleagues Breanden Beneschott and Rachman Blake. We were a web development company based out of Incline Village where we rented a home and based our office. I was responsible for all Sales and Marketing.This is also where I was first exposed to the technical side of web design. I was hooked and have been a student to the trade ever since.

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  Monzter! Web design that just works!

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2011

  President

  Monzter! is a Web Design Studio based out of Reno, Nevada. We're experts in CMS so that's what we stick to. From Joomla! to WordPress, we've gotcha covered! :)

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  Eldorado Tools

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  President

  Eldorado Tools specializes in supplying commercial contractors with the tools they need at wholesale prices. We place an emphasis on cutting tools and accessories and have an impressive selection of tools for all applications.

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  Toptal

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2018

  Sales Engineer and SMB Sales Team Manager

  Toptal is a new, rapidly growing network comprised of some of the most talented engineers in the world, distributed across the globe.Our primary focus is to connect our network with the best tech companies in the world.

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  Eldorado Tools

  Jan 2019 - now

  Chief Executive Officer