Adriana Castillo Email & Phone Number

Newark, Nj, Us

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Capital Markets - Trade Market Data

• Collaborated with 5 designers and 2 managers on a website redesign strategy of the non-profit YTB Global, enhancing user experience for 2K+ youth and volunteering partners, while crafting a brand identity for a stronger online presence.• Conducted comprehensive user research, including 6+ in-depth interviews, to extract actionable insights, pinpoint pain points, and drive data-informed decisions for the website redesign.• Spearheaded the design of an intuitive and accessible mobile version tailored for youth.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Assist developing a course curriculum for African-American high school students to learn data science using Python and Pandas to challenge intersectionality.• Work with 20 students conducting database mining and surveying to create data visualizations, and translate insights into actionable strategies for non-profits.• Led group's research on housing and resource availability in Boston, working with Habitat for Humanity.

San Francisco, California, United States

• Improve the navigation and user accessibility of the non-profit My Digital TAT2 website.• Identified pain points and user needs, informing the design of visually compelling products that met business needs.• Conducted user research and competitive analysis to inform redesign strategy, implemented and maintained a design system, improved experience for over 50,000 members, and increased user retention by 12%.

• Develop supportive relationships with 30+ individual residents and formed strong connections amongst students of widely diverse backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs.• Assist the House President and Community Director as an emergency responder for crisis management, peer/conflict mediation, and other scenarios which required immediate attention.• Oversee the implementation of College and Residential Life rules in order to provide a safe and inclusive environment to all 130+ residents of the building.

• Coached low-income women with empathy, effective communication, and constructive criticism to empower and inspire women to achieve independence through their finances• Coordinated technical aspects for weekly financial independence seminars with over 25 participants• Facilitated group activities and discussions to ensure smooth transitions in meetings

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Computer Science And Studio Art

Activities and Societies: Wellesley Collective Magazine, WZLY Radio Station, House Council

Cross-Registered Student, Computer Science

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Track & Field, French Club, Leadership Club, Dance Team

Game Development, Computer Graphics, Business Of Technology