E D U C AT I O N Tulane University, School of Architecture, New Orleans, LA Master of Architecture, with Departamental Honors, 2009 Thesis: [Re] Surface: De-Stabalizing Material Perception Tulane School of Architecture, Study Abroad Rome, Italy; fall 2007 Professors: Ron Filson & Doug Harmon University of Texas, Arlington, TX Visiting Scholar; fall 2005 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Graphic Design ; fall 2004 D E S I G N
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ENC Designs, New Orleans, LA Drafting & Design; January 2010 to Present Aid multiple clients in space planning and design; draft construction and permit drawings for home renovations and additions. Perform interior design consultations, furniture and finish selections for client’s homes. Design, construct and install retail window displays. Merchandiser. West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Inc., New Orleans, LA Lead Home Stylist; July 2014 to Present Provide customers with design services including; space planning; furniture, window treatment and home decor selections; and choosing paint colors. The Garden Gates, Metairie, LA Visual Display Coordinator/ Interior Designer October 2011 to August 2014 Coordinator of all visual displays and merchandising for the store. Assisted in buying trips twice a year to AmericasMart in Atlanta. In- house designer for customers with interior and architectural design needs.
E M I LY C A S T RO 137 S Murat Street Midcity, New Orleans Louisiana, 70119 emily.nicole.castro@gmail.com emilyncastro.com 504. 390. 1896 O B J E C T I V E I specialize in creating experiential environments that embrace the senses & above all leave a lasting impression on the mind & soul. With an emphasis on process, my design approach focuses on the client’s needs while interpreting them into unique and creative design solutions.
United States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, LA Contractor, Evans-Graves Engineers; March 2010 to August 2011 Performed land acquisitions for the USACE’s real estate- federal division and worked with the traffic management team to conduct transportation studies and GIS mappings relevant to a $14 billion project to rebuild 350 miles of levees and floodwalls after hurricane Katrina. Rehage Entertainment- Voodoo Music Experience, New Orleans, LA Art Department Team Member; October 2010 Part of a team in charge of creating an environment called the ‘Artist Compound,’ a VIP area only for crew members and musicians performing at the Voodoo Music Experience. Under the direction of a Team Leader, the art department team members were in charge of creating the atmosphere and aesthetic look of the lounge through the construction and installation of temporary walls, tents, furniture, and creation of all art decorations and lighting installations for the space. Make It, LLC., New Orleans, LA Head Graphic Designer; January 2010 to June 2010 Helped industrial design company to aid their clientele in realizing product ideas from concept to actual production: manufacturing methods, patent drawings and material selection. Designed graphic brand and identity materials for product marketing, as well as consulted on product packaging design.
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, New Orleans, LA Intern Architect; September to November 2009 Used digital software; ArcGIS, Rhinoceros and V-Ray render to construct a digital model of downtown New Orleans, including the Garden District, for an urban design proposal. Also contributed to the production of design and construction drawings for a client presentation. Billes Architecture, LLC., New Orleans, LA Intern Architect. February to August 2008 Aided in the design of a residence for the Make It Right Foundation; developed working drawings; construction documents; conducted material research and selection; code and LEED certification research; produced digital models and renderings; renderings published in national design publications. Also designed and built a 6’ x 14’ hanging, acrylic model of the city of New Orleans as an office art installation. Chauvin Arkhitekton Inc., Metairie, LA Intern Architect. June to August 2006 Aided in the layout and space planning of projects ranging from a renovation of a clocktower into a 4- storey residence to the conversion of a double shotgun home into a single camelback residence. T E A C H I N G
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ThinkingStorm, New Orleans, LA Online Tutor; January 2010 to December 2010 Helped students enrolled in The Art Institute’s online design degree programs to understand and learn design software such as: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, AutoCAD and Lightroom. Tulane University, School of Architecture New Orleans, LA Digital Media I- Teacher Assistant; August 2008 to December 2008 Led a section of twelve students in learning AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign; presented lecture on Adobe Photoshop; graded student work. Professor: Victor Jones Tulane University, School of Architecture New Orleans, LA Structures I- Teacher Assistant; January 2007 to May 2007 Guided first year students through their first structures course; graded student work. Professor: Byron Mouton T E C H N I C A L
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Design: Detail- oriented; Creative problem solver. Language: Bilingual; excellent command over English and native Spanish speaker and writer for over 20 years. Basic command over Italian. Software: Proficiency in pc and mac platforms; Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom); Rhinoceros; Maxwell renderer; SketchUp; AutoCAD; ArcGIS and Microsoft Office. Working Knowledge of: Revit Architecture.