Julio Castro Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Housing Works’ mission is to end the dual crisis of homelessness and AIDS. We have provided to more than 20,000 homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS since 1990. Our Thrift Shops, Bookstore Cafe, and The Works Catering account for approximately 25% of our $43 million annual operating budget. Promoted from Sorter in December, 2014.- Manage, develop and train department staff.- Oversee and report on department activities (daily, weekly, monthly).- Motivate staff to achieve team goals and hold accountable.- Create and re-evaluate systems to improve efficiency.- Ensure Thrift Store merchandise orders are fulfilled accurately and timely.- Work with Senior Merchandising Manager to meet in-store promotions.- Coordinate merchandise requirements for special events.- Develop and maintain knowledge of traditional and second hand footwear markets.- Direct volunteers as needed.- Attend ongoing trainings.

Greater New York City Area

Completed education at Hostos Community College and FIT, as well as continuing education classes in Illustration. I bring together skills in acrylics, oils, charcoal, Photoshop, and illustration, to create custom projects for a diverse clientele. - Utilize art and design skills and techniques in various media.- Design custom printed materials including invitations, event cards, logos, flyers, brochures, posters, party favors, etc.- Restore and retouch photos in Photoshop.- Create interior murals and produce faux finishes in paint media.

Greater New York City Area

FIT is New York City’s internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. - Supervised all office activities.- Interviewed, selected, managed, and assigned work to Student Aids each semester.- Worked closely with Department Chair to establish and meet goals for the department.- Recommended departmental budget needs based on research, and discussions with Chair.- Produced up-to-date budget breakdowns.- Created and implemented office procedures, forms and filing systems.- Organized meetings: schedule dates, rooms, times, supply needed materials, take minutes, and conduct necessary follow-up.- Troubleshoot problems for and provide information to students, staff, faculty, administrative offices, and industry.- Coordinated, researched, and updated various proprietary college information systems.- Maintained & controlled supplies for both office and classrooms. - Managed vendor purchase orders, payments & system entry.- Prepared and presented various departmental reports as required.- Responsible for maintaining and updating departmental website.

Greater New York City Area

FIT is New York City’s internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. Promoted from Student Aid in 1999.- Worked closely with Department Coordinator and Department Chair in facilitating operations.- Utilized various proprietary information systems to obtain and disseminate information.- Liaised with students, faculty and administration to support departmental needs.- Assisted Department Coordinator with meeting schedules and appointments. - Maintained filing system for memos, forms, and student records. - Managed and processed faculty petty cash requests- Composed memos and letters. Delivered to both students and faculty. - Responded and provided information in response to inquiries.- Assigned supply lockers to students. Tracked locker payments and contacted occupants regarding nonpayment. - Preformed other clerical duties as assigned.

Associates Degree, Advertising Design

Associates Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General