E M I L Y D E L C A S T I L L O
60-28 67th Ave. Apt. 2R
Ridgewood, New York 11385
(917) 334-8238
OBJECTIVE: To utilize my diverse talents in a creative, challenging environment.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance/ Consultant /Temp
February 2009-current
Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF), New York, NY
Mirrorball, Inc. (Event Production), New York, NY
NBC/Universal – Sci-Fi Channel, New York, NY
Nintendo America, New York, NY
Serge Nivelle Studios, Inc., New York, NY
Time Warner Cable, New York, NY
The Golden Trailer Awards, New York, NY
CHICO’S FAS, INC.
Creative Producer
July 2005 – September 2007
*Oversee Monthly Photo Shoot budgets of up to $500K for three brands
·*Negotiate rates for talent for photo shoots and commercials
·*Oversee production for photo shoots such as location searches, obtaining permits and insurance, booking hotel and flight accommodations, hiring and coordinating caterer, setting up transportation to and from photo shoots for models and crew
·*Serve as contact person for photo shoot crew
*Call agencies to obtain Photographer and Model portfolios for review
·*Initialized brainstorm sessions for each brand to concept campaign and photo shoots
·*Conduct search and book Fit Models for Soma employee training classes
·*Coordinate Voice Over sessions with recording studios
Executive & Creative Production Asst/Office Mgr. September 2007 – January 2009
·*Track TV commercial and radio invoicing
·*Office Manager duties such as contact person for HQ personnel and Building Supervisor, liaison to vendors, maintain upkeep of NY office
·*Oversee photo shoot (Catalog, Still, PR Web) expenses on Excel spreadsheets
·*Maintain talent and location library for three brands
*Maintain Executive Creative Director’s calendar and travel arrangements
ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES, INC./CLINIQUE CREATIVE
Administrative/Creative Asst. for VP, Associate Creative Director Worldwide,
VP of Packaging Design Worldwide, VP of Copy Worldwide
Apr. 2000–Jul. 2005
·*Collaborated with Art Buyer to organize Domestic and International photo shoots
·*Monitored budgets for television commercial projects
·*Maintained Clinique video library
·*Scheduled and coordinated calendar
·*Coordinated travel and hotel arrangements for Domestic and International travel
·*Coordinated weekly conference calls with International Office in Japan
·*Sorted and reviewed emails for VP, Associate Creative Director and responded accordingly
*Input and maintained International purchase orders
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY
Production Associate for Saks Private Label/Real Clothes
Dec. 1998–Jan. 2000
·*Maintained Correspondence with Factories Overseas in Europe and Asia
·*Sketched and Produced Boards for Each Season
·*Acted as liaison to Trim and Textile Vendors
Executive Assistant for VP, DMM and Assoc. DMM Bridge, Gold Range and Sportswear Buying Offices
Nov. 1997 – Dec. 1998
·*Kept Track of Department Budget
·*Coordinated all hotel and travel arrangements to Europe
·*Coordinated Samples from Vendors for Catalogues & Mailers
Executive Assistant for VP, AGMM, New York Flagship Store
Oct. 1996- Nov. 1997
·*Provided Administrative Support to VP and Floor Directors
*Resolved Customer Service Issues
SKILLS
Excel
Word
Outlook
Entourage
Powerpoint
Type 65 wpm
MAC and PC
Twitter
Facebook
My Space
LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/emilydelcastillo
Google Blogger
EDUCATION
The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
A.A.S. Accessories Design (May 1996)
Graduated Cum Laude
Santa Barbara Business College, Fremont, CA
Diploma – (June 1988)
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA
A.A. Liberal Arts (January 1989)
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
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