1. KatieCastilloCopywriter
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www.katecastillo.com
kate.g.castillo@gmail.com
972.890.3990
Southern Methodist University- Class of 2014
B.A. in Advertising- Creative Track, Temerlin Advertising Institute
Minor- Fashion Media, Meadows School of the Arts, Division of Journalism
Minor- Photography, Meadows School of the Arts
Neiman Marcus Online, December 2014-October 2015
Copywriter for Neiman Marcus and CUSP.com
Responsible for maintaining and creating copy on the CUSP website. Wrote all emails, lookbooks,
and e-magazines sent to CUSP customers and worked with the Neiman’s team to create
engaging emails for the brand. Utilized Filemaker to track schedule and merchandise changes.
Frequently worked alongside the marketing team to present event and sale information in a
strategic way.
D Magazine, January-May 2014
D Custom content marketing intern
In charge of writing, maintaining, and editing content for D Custom blog. Assisted in client data
entry and research, and scheduling social media times for Hootsuite. Also helped create an
infographic for the D Custom website.
Temerlin Advertising Institute Creative Program, January 2013-May 2014
Copywriter
Was one of 14 selected to participate in SMU’s Creative Program and worked on copywriting
skills, creating and executing Advertising campaigns and utilizing adobe creative suite. Also
participated in One Show- a competition for top creative student talent in New York City.
FD Luxe Magazine, June-August 2013
Staff Writer Intern
Helped write, fact check, and proofread editorial pieces and also tracked website click through
rates. Coordinated tasks with photographers, stylists, and merchandisers for photo shoots
including running errands, inventory, packing, and prepping outfits.
SMU DeGolyer Library, January 2011-May 2014
Student Assistant
Assisted in cataloguing/archiving materials, helping patrons as well as performing office duties
and digitization projects.
Adobe suite- Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Photography- Analog & Digital
WordPress
Filemaker
Caffeine consumption
One Show Student Exhibition, 2014
SMU Minority Academic Achievement Award, 2010-2014
SMU Alternative Breaks, 2012-2014
Historian
Documented all events, trips, and meetings as well as created a newsletter for students and
alumni.
Site Leader and Participant
Lead and participated in trips around the country and world including Boston, Ecuador, New
Orleans, and Dallas. Built and facilitated teamwork and conflict resolution skills in fast-paced
environments.
SMU Fashion Media Contributor, 2012
Staff Writer
Reported on fashion news on and off campus. Used WordPress and photography skills to create
and publish fashion-related content for the website.
SMU Senate, 2011-2012
Meadows Senator
Voted, created, and passed important legislation related to improving the lives of students on
campus.