Daniel Castro
Industrial + Interior Designer
Markkleeberg, GermanyIndustrial designer graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Bogotá in 2000, with a master's degree in interior design from Dsigno | Estudios Superiores Abiertos de Diseño (Zaragoza) Universidad de San Jorge in 2016.
Since 2002 acquiring experience in the management, planning and execution of interior design projects, remodeling and construction of real estate in both residential and commercial areas, most of this in the areas of design, construction, finishing, pre-sale, after sales and maintenance as independent contractor, for companies such as AM Valenzuela, Inversiones Divata, Inversiones Ágora, Hacienda San José, Laboratorios Probyala, Alfa Gres S. A. and Arquitectura & Concreto S. A among others.
In addition I have simultaneously developed for particular projects that include design, development and production of advertising pieces, exhibition elements and interior and exterior furniture, for companies such as: Lafayyete, Loreal, Gerber, Zunco accessories, Intralot, PMK Psicomarketing International Inc. L&L Asociados, among others.
Since 2002 acquiring experience in the management, planning and execution of interior design projects, remodeling and construction of real estate in both residential and commercial areas, most of this in the areas of design, construction, finishing, pre-sale, after sales and maintenance as independent contractor, for companies such as AM Valenzuela, Inversiones Divata, Inversiones Ágora, Hacienda San José, Laboratorios Probyala, Alfa Gres S. A. and Arquitectura & Concreto S. A among others.
In addition I have simultaneously developed for particular projects that include design, development and production of advertising pieces, exhibition elements and interior and exterior furniture, for companies such as: Lafayyete, Loreal, Gerber, Zunco accessories, Intralot, PMK Psicomarketing International Inc. L&L Asociados, among others.
Work Experience
Daniel Castro Industrial And Interior Design
Industrial and Interior Designer
Analysis, development, and management of projects and products
Project Management for clients, interacting with different areas of design and production.
Product development, interior design, exhibition and set design.
Project Management for clients, interacting with different areas of design and production.
Product development, interior design, exhibition and set design.
2000
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Germany
Kollektiv Ideas
Co-owner / Design Manager / Department of Interior design and P.O.P..
Director of interior design projects
Handle all interior design, furniture production, remodelling and construction projects for this niche company.
Handle all interior design, furniture production, remodelling and construction projects for this niche company.
June 2015
- October 2018
Colombia
Exodos Diseño & Construcción
Co-owner / Construction Manager / Department of Building and Remodelling Director.
Director of Construction and Remodelling
Handle all interior design, remodelling and construction projects for this niche company.
Handle all interior design, remodelling and construction projects for this niche company.
March 2002
- 2015
Bogotá, Colombia
D Y C Proyectos
Industrial Designer
Consultant for physical plant improvements and image management
Design and development of web pages and advertising material for sales support
Redesigned the Company’s main web page as well as the website for projects.
Design and development of image for new projects.
January 2012
- August 2015
Colombia
La Conexion Creadora
Logistic support
Logistic support in Colombia for the Innovation and Creativity Consultant Roberto Bolullo
Development and promotion of the project “La Conexión Creadora” in Colombia.
Development and promotion of the project “La Conexión Creadora” in Colombia.
2013
- 2014
Colombia
Etnos Gastronomia
Industrial Designer - freelance
Brand design support and management
Design and development of web pages and advertising materials.
Supplemented the marketing and sales materials related to corporate image.
Design of trade fair exhibit display and booth for use in promotional events.
Design and development of web pages and advertising materials.
Supplemented the marketing and sales materials related to corporate image.
Design of trade fair exhibit display and booth for use in promotional events.
July 2012
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Colombia
Maracuya Studio
Co-Founder
Design of Furniture and Jewellery pieces
Winners “Lapiz de Acero PLA XII 2009” Award, Jewellery category.
Winners “Lapiz de Acero PLA XII 2009” Award, Jewellery category.
January 2008
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Colombia
Laboratorios Probyala S.A.S.
Industrial Designer
Consultant for physical plant improvements and image management
Responsible for the design and construction of on-site modifications.
In charge of handling the corporate image elements.
Responsible for the design and construction of on-site modifications.
In charge of handling the corporate image elements.
January 2001
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Colombia
Rcepciones Hacienda San Josée
Industrial Designer
Design and maintenance of website and additional advertising pieces
January 2001
- November 2015
Colombia
Arquitectura & Concreto
Design and construction contractor (model apartments and showrooms)
Worked as contractor for this leading construction company in the design, construction, and the placing of architectural finished on all showrooms and model apartments. Duties included managing all third party suppliers, budgeting, purchasing, and supervising of work sites in coordination with the company´s Presales and Infrastructure Manager, Angela Diaz-Krauz, and the company´s Project Manager, Maria Lucia Ortega.
January 2006
- June 2010
Colombia
ALFA Gres S.A.
General Contractor for installation and hard flooring
Contractor in charge of the main showroom, 138 and Centro
This appointment required the performance of advisory visits, taking measurements for Alfragres S.A. clients, preparing estimates and planning the execution of the workmanship for these clients, perform the installation work, and support the post-sales team in the post-sales and claims follow-up processes.
Achievements included optimization of processes for data collection, budgeting of installations, programming the workmanship, and responses to post-sales situations.
This appointment required the performance of advisory visits, taking measurements for Alfragres S.A. clients, preparing estimates and planning the execution of the workmanship for these clients, perform the installation work, and support the post-sales team in the post-sales and claims follow-up processes.
Achievements included optimization of processes for data collection, budgeting of installations, programming the workmanship, and responses to post-sales situations.
August 2004
- August 2008
Colombia
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Teacher in training Industrial Design career
Professional Industrial Designer graduated from the Faculty of Architecture and Design in training to become a teacher in the area of project management.
January 2001
- December 2001
Colombia
Intercor, Exxon Mobil
Industrial Design management analyst for the Management of Coal Management
Involved with Management and operational staff in the development of the following projects:
• Analysis and improvement of the process involved in Coal Handling (sorting, transport, and loading for export). Delivered the design of a cooling system for hot coal.
• Implement significant improvements in the performance of contractors in Puerto Bolívar, after performing an extensive analysis of their situation and subsequently implementing of recommendations in different work areas.
• Development of the special project regarding staff movements by train, which included designing equipment and train stations.
• Analysis and improvement of the process involved in Coal Handling (sorting, transport, and loading for export). Delivered the design of a cooling system for hot coal.
• Implement significant improvements in the performance of contractors in Puerto Bolívar, after performing an extensive analysis of their situation and subsequently implementing of recommendations in different work areas.
• Development of the special project regarding staff movements by train, which included designing equipment and train stations.
July 1999
- January 2000
Colombia
Education
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Industrial Designer
Career Assistant SupportTeam
January 1995
- October 2000
Colombia
DSIGNO
Maestría en diseño de interiores
He realizado una maestria en Diseño de Interiores en el Dsigno Campus SEAS (Universidad de San Jorge)
February 2016
- June 2017
Zaragoza, Spain
Languages
Spanish (Native),
German (Beginner),
Englis (Advanced),
Awards
Skills
Construction,
Furniture Design,
Producto Design,
Scenography,
Creative,
Innovation,
Interior Design,
Lighting Design,
Photografer,
Stands Design,
Web Designer,
PERSONAL SKILLS PROFILE
Diseño Industrial: director de proyectos, diseño y desarrollo de producto final, procesos y servicios, atención al cliente, análisis y optimización de procesos productivos, gestión de la calidad e investigación y desarrollo.
Planeación: capacidad para organizar, delegar y planear actividades y eventos efectivamente.
Creatividad e innovación: desarrollo de nuevas ideas, productos y formas de hacer las cosas, en busca de mayor productividad o nuevas oportunidades como persona y como empleado.
Comunicación: excelente capacidad de comunicación con cualquier nivel superior o inferior, habilidad para negociar con diferentes tipos de personalidades, además estoy en capacidad de desarrollar elementos comunicativos bi y tridimensionales.
Liderazgo: motivador y guía de equipos de trabajo para lograr resultados.
Responsabilidad y autonomía: capacitado para asumir posiciones de responsabilidad, auto motivado, fijando y cumpliendo metas de trabajo y personales permanentemente.
Tecnología de sistemas: Procesadores de palabras, bases de datos, editores de imágenes, editores de texto, CAD 2D y 3D
Otras: Con gran capacidad de adaptación a diferentes medios y culturas y dispuesto a trabajar en cualquier lugar.
Industrial Design: project manager, design and final product development, processes and services, customer care, analysis and optimization of production processes, quality management and research and development.
Planning: Ability to organize, delegate and plan activities and events effectively.
Creativity and innovation: development of new ideas, products and ways of doing things, looking for increased productivity and new opportunities as a person and as an employee.
Communication: excellent communication skills with any higher or lower level, ability to negotiate with different types of personalities, I'm also able to develop two-and three-dimensional communicative elements.
Leadership: motivating and guiding teams to achieve results.
Responsibility and autonomy, able to assume positions of responsibility, self-motivated, setting and meeting business and personal goals permanently.
Systems technology: word processing, databases, image editors, text editors, 2D and 3D CAD
Other: With great ability to adapt to different environments and cultures and willing to work anywhere.
Planeación: capacidad para organizar, delegar y planear actividades y eventos efectivamente.
Creatividad e innovación: desarrollo de nuevas ideas, productos y formas de hacer las cosas, en busca de mayor productividad o nuevas oportunidades como persona y como empleado.
Comunicación: excelente capacidad de comunicación con cualquier nivel superior o inferior, habilidad para negociar con diferentes tipos de personalidades, además estoy en capacidad de desarrollar elementos comunicativos bi y tridimensionales.
Liderazgo: motivador y guía de equipos de trabajo para lograr resultados.
Responsabilidad y autonomía: capacitado para asumir posiciones de responsabilidad, auto motivado, fijando y cumpliendo metas de trabajo y personales permanentemente.
Tecnología de sistemas: Procesadores de palabras, bases de datos, editores de imágenes, editores de texto, CAD 2D y 3D
Otras: Con gran capacidad de adaptación a diferentes medios y culturas y dispuesto a trabajar en cualquier lugar.
Industrial Design: project manager, design and final product development, processes and services, customer care, analysis and optimization of production processes, quality management and research and development.
Planning: Ability to organize, delegate and plan activities and events effectively.
Creativity and innovation: development of new ideas, products and ways of doing things, looking for increased productivity and new opportunities as a person and as an employee.
Communication: excellent communication skills with any higher or lower level, ability to negotiate with different types of personalities, I'm also able to develop two-and three-dimensional communicative elements.
Leadership: motivating and guiding teams to achieve results.
Responsibility and autonomy, able to assume positions of responsibility, self-motivated, setting and meeting business and personal goals permanently.
Systems technology: word processing, databases, image editors, text editors, 2D and 3D CAD
Other: With great ability to adapt to different environments and cultures and willing to work anywhere.