Josh Castro
Business Growth & Expansion in Brick & Mortar, Wholesale & Online
10 yrs experience · Joshua Tree, CA · <10 hrs/week
About
Retail and startup executive with 20 years experience in fashion, beauty, and food. From large scale retail to high-end boutiques, the focus is always on growth, KPIs, and the customer experience.
Skills
Experience
- Co-Founder · Alpine Natural Nutrients LLC03-01-2014
Natural ingredients and supplements company.
- Co-Founder · Gentle Acres Animal Sanctuary - 501c(3) Non-Profit05-01-2023
Co-Founder of a non-profit animal sanctuary, likely involved in overseeing operations, fundraising, and animal care.
- Vice President Operations · Joyfolie09-01-2023 – 03-01-2025
Vice President Operations, responsible for overseeing daily operations, improving operational efficiency, and implementing strategic initiatives.
- Co-Founder · Los Feliz Botanicals01-01-2016 – 08-01-2024
All natural botanical fragrance for all, inspired by California's iconic landscapes. Hand poured in Downtown Los Angeles.
- Partner · Holistic Ranch06-01-2021 – 06-01-2023
Holistic Ranch Grocer & General Store located in Old Town Yucca Valley. We source our produce and pantry staples from small-scale farms and small-batch operations to support regenerative, biodynamic and equitable practices that reconnect us to each other, animals and the land.
- Head of Retail · Dolls Kill07-01-2017 – 12-01-2018
Spearheaded the Dolls Kill retail channel beginning with a highly successful experiential pop up on Haight Ashbury, followed by a flagship concept store/mixed use event space on Fairfax in Los Angeles.
- Manager through Vice President · American Apparel01-01-2004 – 05-01-2017
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