DANIEL CASTELLANOS
410 Race Track Road
Ridgewood New Jersey 07450
Mobile: 201-638-3607
Email dancastellanos4@gmail.com
Web: www.castiledesign.com
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that offers opportunity for growth and responsibility.
Enthusiastic and ambitious, I exceed expectations with my attention to detail and my
innovative skills. Well suited in an energetic environment where my leadership, creative,
and technical skills drive the success of the team.
EDUCATION:
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts, Graduated October 2009
I attended both the Mason Gross School of Arts and the School of Communication and
Information achieving a Double Major in Visual Arts: Graphic Design and in Information
Technology.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
Feb. ‘12 to present
Dun & Bradstreet
Short Hills NJ / Austin Texas
UX Designer, UED Team
Leading innovative design processes for major D&B products.
Skills Developed: Conduct user interviews, testing models, create prototypes, cost
matrices, UX, UI, Visual Design, Product Design, customer development focus, project
management, JS.
Digital Designer, iLab
Applying a 'Human Centered Design' mindset to drive innovative processes.
Owned successful UI, UX, and Visual Design for the first D&B Apple App Store release.
Fully controlled the design management for a financial Web App.
Product directed an entire project; it was implemented into multi million-dollar product.
Skills Developed: Wireframing in balsamiq, omnigraffle, and axure. Product
development, UAT, QA, Responsive Design, Logo Design, XCode, UX testing models,
business strategy, PHP, Information Design.
Jr. Designer, iLab
Learned and executed extensive design trends for IOS and Android and web standards.
Successfully managed design work and implementation on a multiplatform media portal.
Skills Developed: Adobe Creative Suite including CQ5, UI, UX, App Design, User
Testing, Wireframes, Filming, Animation, Social Engagement, Product Brainstorming.
Jun. to Sept. 2011
TheSTASHBOX.com
New York, NY
Graphic Design Associate
Challenged to create engaging designs and layouts for promotional material,
I develop print and digital media to showcase the style and direction of the company.
Skills Developed: Business Management, Print Design, Web Design, PR and promos.
Oct. ‘08 to Apr. ‘09
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
Graphic and Web Designer
In conjunction with the Rutgers recreation department, developed eye catching
promotional material to be used in a wide range of media: print, photography, and web
content. This was a great way to learn how content and design promote awareness
through social media.
Skills Developed: CMS like Drupal, Web Design, Graphic Design, Photography,
Interviewing, Poster Design.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
LUMA Institute - Innovation Through Human Centered Design
Disciplined Entrepreneurship Workshop with Bill Aulet
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Oct. ’13 to present
Ridgewood High School
Ridgewood, NJ
Head Coach of Swimming
Leading the high school swim team as a trusted mentor through an effective
learning experience in managing life as a student athlete.
Managing both swimmers and assistant coaches in direct interactions and
personal growth.
Skills Developed: Management, strategic planning, audience targeting.
Oct. 2009 to Present
Mariners Swim Team Coach
Madison YMCA; Madison, New Jersey
I was entrusted with managing and scheduling a large number of children’s’ and
adult programs, and challenged to coach top level swimmers in a highly
competitive environment. I created captivating poster and T-shirt designs
promoting the team. Successfully hosted the first ever Mariners sponsored swim
meet which continues every year.
Jun. 2009 to Present
Arete Swim School
New Jersey
Coach and Counselor for the seasonal clinics and summer camp to train children
in advanced precise technical skill development.
Increased marketing efforts by designing captivating brochures and pamphlets
for distribution.
Sep. ‘06 to Apr. ‘09
Swim Instructor
New Horizons at Rutgers University; New Brunswick, New Jersey
Created and managed the swim lesson curriculum for several varying skill levels
of children. Managed skill assessment and class placement.
PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Founder of the Rutgers Club Swim Team
I was Treasurer and coach for the first year, successfully establishing the team
and earning 200 loyal students in a year.
Rutgers Men’s Varsity Swimming & Diving Team; 2006-07
Competed at the Big East Conference Championship
Rutgers Women’s Varsity Swimming & Diving Team; 2007-09
Practice Trainer for school year and summer season.
Scarlet Knight Swim Club Summer of 2008 and 2009
Rutgers Master’s Swimming 2005-06
ASCA Level II Swim Coach Certified *Expired as of April 2012*
WSI Certified *Expired as of Sept 2008*
Ridgewood High School Swim Team Captain