Angel Castro: Creative Director/Graphic Designer in Tempe, AZ

-- Developed, implemented and managed all branding packages, including logo creation, print materials such as programs, brochures and promotional material. -- Coordinated scheduled content and periodic updates to the company website, and managed all social media channels. -- Helped curate merchandise -- Maintained invoice database -- Drafted expense reports/budgets to submit for executive board approval -- Managed database of content to build online presence. -- Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video editing software to produce content for print and online media.

-- Manage invoicing for project deliverables.. -- Book talent and shoot dates to ensure deadlines are met. -- Adhere to timelines to provide proofs, contact sheets and design deliverables -- Booked and managed talent communications.

-- Managed all phases of content development and design and production. -- Developed, creative design for collateral such as display, marketing packages, including print materials brochures, banners, signs and promotional media -- Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite, After Effects, Final Cut Pro and other video editing software to produce content for print and online media. -- Managed all social media updates -- Created and implemented client communications and appointment follow up procedures -- Screened phone calls and e-mail communication to ensure a speedy response was received -- Maintained monthly data entry logs in excel to help CEO manage budget -- Oversaw the smooth operations of office and served as first point of contact when clients arrived -- Managed all phases of event booking, including contract drafting, venue booking, travel and accommodations for staff. -- Created event set up processes and procedures -- Scheduled and booked all aspects of continued education workshops for industry professionals. -- Managed mail chimp to maximize client conversion

-- Managed all phases of garment production including development, prototyping, fittings, material sourcing and final production. -- Maintained outstanding working relationships with vendors and manufacturers in Arizona, California and overseas to ensure timely production needs were met. -- Managed all phases of campaign production including casting calls, direction for photo and film shoots. -- Scheduled and executed media day events to capture media to be used in ad campaigns, print web and social media campaigns. -- Worked with CEO's define the brand identity and identity company demographic to deliver high quality advertisement campaigns -- Screened phone calls and customer relations e-mail.

-- Designed and presented three separate activewear collections to meet company requirements -- Managed all phases of garment production including development, prototyping, fittings, material sourcing and final production. -- Maintained outstanding working relationships with vendors and manufacturers in Arizona, California and overseas to ensure timely production needs were met. -- Curated Touring Pop-Up shop experience. -- Coordinated model calls and directed creative content for social channels -- Provided in office and tour customer support. -- Screened phone calls and e-mail communications for the CEO. -- Managed inventory to ensure accurate and timely purchasing of stock.