Amanda Castillo

Experience

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  Dr. Urquinaona Hospital

  Sept 2008 - Aug 2009

  Clinical Psychologist – Internship

  • Completed professional training in the clinical psychology department.• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and oversee tailored treatment programs, encompassing therapy, counseling, and advice.

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  Niños del Sol Foundation

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2009

  Clinical Psychologist

  • Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, social workers, educators, health visitors, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.• Offered counseling strategies for children (0 to 18 years old) facing mental and emotional disorders and in need of protection.• Prepared and edited psychological reports for documentation purposes.

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  Medical Specialties San Jose

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

  Clinical Psychologist

  • Utilized a diverse range of methods, such as psychometric tests, interviews, and direct behavior observation, to comprehensively assess clients' needs, abilities, and behaviors.• Provided therapy to address issues encompassing anxiety, depression, addictions, as well as social and interpersonal difficulties.

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  Santa Mariana School

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2011

  School Psychologist

  • Offered counseling strategies for children and adolescents aged 6 to 16, addressing mental and emotional challenges.• Conducted vocational, personality, learning disability, and ADHD/intelligence testing, including WISC-IV and WJ-III assessments.• Provided advice to teachers on effective classroom behavior management strategies.• Prepared and edited psychological reports for comprehensive documentation.

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  Plan B Solutions

  Nov 2012 - Sept 2015

  • Managed the end-to-end recruitment process.• Conducted thorough background and reference checks, ensuring high-quality hires.• Maintained employee files, facilitated new hire orientation, and elaborated on contract details.• Elaborated payroll procedures, handled vacation requests, and managed personnel liquidations.• Provided HR support to all employees, addressing a wide range of HR-related inquiries and concerns.• Maintained employee files with pertinent information related to their personal and work performance. Show less

  • HR Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Administrative Executive

    Nov 2012 - Jul 2015
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  ABC Productions

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  Event Manager

  • Event Management: - Led the end-to-end planning and execution of special events, from concept inception to the post-event evaluation. - Implemented robust post-event follow-up procedures, including feedback analysis and performance assessments, to continuously enhance event quality. • Budget: - Demonstrated proficiency in developing and executing events while adhering to budget constraints and tight timelines. - Employed a strategic approach to allocate resources efficiently.• Supervision of Event Providers: - Spearheaded the supervision and coordination of event providers, encompassing decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, venue selection, guest list management, equipment logistics, and promotional materials. - Facilitated seamless collaboration between these stakeholders, ensuring their alignment with the overarching event vision and brand objectives. - Maintained stringent quality control standards, resulting impactful brand promotion. Show less

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  Eliteclub

  Feb 2017 - now

  - Leading key strategic projects and partnerships to enhance brand visibility and business growth. - Managing collaborations with major partners, including Tabby (UAE & KSA), Pointspay, Amazon, Etihad Miles, and others. - Overseeing the refresh and relaunch of the eliteclub app in November 2024, working closely with a team of developers. - Supporting the development and rollout of new digital platforms and partnership initiatives. - Overseeing collaboration with the marketing team to maintain strategic consistency. Show less • Event Strategy and Coordination: - Strategically plan, implement, and oversee all special events and annual receptions. - Establish event objectives to measure effectiveness. - Manage event logistics, including venue selection and vendor coordination. - Develop and execute publicity strategies for brand consistency and engagement. - Oversee production and distribution of promotional materials. • Financial Oversight: - Manage event and marketing budgets, tracking expenses and revenue. - Implement cost-saving measures and revenue-enhancing strategies. • Sponsorship Development: - Cultivate sponsor relationships for renewal rate and sponsor satisfaction. • Contractor Management: - Supervise event contractors, ensuring project timelines and budgets are met. - Evaluate contractor performance based on predefined objectives. • Marketing Strategy:- Develop and execute annual marketing plans, in line with company's goals, across ±5 SM platforms. - Monitor marketing effectiveness using metrics such as audience reach and engagement. • Networking Expansion: - Expand organization's social network presence strategically. - Track and assess social network growth and engagement. • Committee Engagement: - Participate in 5 committees, providing expertise and leadership. - Monitor and evaluate committee performance against defined goals. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Marketing Manager

    Feb 2017 - Feb 2024