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Christina Castillo

Seattle,WA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Starbucks Coffee Company, enhancing partner safety and customer experience on a global scale. Expert in market analysis, strategic planning, and relationship building, with achievements including a 1.6% boost in customer satisfaction. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and innovative solutions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Realtor

Ensemble
Seattle, WA
01.2022 - Current
  • Successfully sold $13 million in real estate within the first three years of business.
  • Conduct a comprehensive market analysis to determine optimal listing prices and identify emerging trends, ensuring clients receive competitive insights.
  • Guide buyers and sellers through every step of the transaction process, from initial consultation to closing, maintaining a 100% client satisfaction rate.
  • Deliver tailored marketing strategies to position properties effectively, leveraging digital and print platforms.
  • Consult with seller clients to prepare homes for the market, increasing the average sale price by 5% above local benchmarks.
  • Negotiate terms, pricing, and contingencies for complex real estate transactions, safeguarding client interests, and achieving win-win outcomes.

Program Manager, Partner Safety and Programs

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Seattle, WA
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Led agile teams and cross-functional initiatives to enhance partner safety and engagement at a global scale, impacting over 300,000 employees.
  • Served on the COVID-19 core response team, driving crisis management efforts to ensure partner and customer safety, operational continuity, and recovery.
  • Directed a $12M Lyft-to-Work program, improving transportation access for shift workers, and enhancing employee satisfaction.
  • Designed and implemented Safety Simulation Training, equipping partners with de-escalation strategies to address disruptive behaviors.

Program Manager, Customer Experience

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Seattle, WA
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Reinvigorated customer connection strategies resulted in a 1.6% increase in satisfaction and an $8.9M revenue boost.
  • Partnered with loyalty and insights teams to streamline Starbucks Rewards, increasing membership, and transaction frequency.

Product Manager, Global Marketing Integration

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Seattle, WA
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Simplified path-to-purchase processes, driving efficiency, and customer satisfaction during a national point-of-sale rollout.
  • Directed the Starbucks for Life campaign, boosting loyalty program engagement with over 11 million customer interactions.

Marketing Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Seattle, WA
01.2013 - 08.2014

Developed a strategy to feature high-performing SKUs and communicate key business and brand initiatives. The plan consisted of removing entertainment CDs at $6.9 million and replacing them with at-home coffee for $9 million.

Researched and presented tests and findings to upper management for visibility, allowing for accurate planning and forecasting for AOP.

Led multitudes of teams, including IT, store managers, facilities, finance, studio, store design, and store development. Oversaw projects involving digital menu feasibility test, customer journey business strategies, national launch of point of sale revitalization, and analyzation of stores with wall of chill equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
01.2001

International Studies -

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Guadalajara, Mexico
01.2001

Design Thinking -

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
01.2006

Leadership Excellence 2-Day training -

Achieving Excellence Academy
Vancouver, B.C.
01.2018

Certified Practitioner of Human-Centered Design -

LUMA Institute Practitioner Certification Program
01.2020

Skills

  • Real Estate Sales and Marketing
  • Program and process improvement
  • Relationship building
  • Market Analysis and Research
  • Solution Development
  • Contract negotiation
  • Lead cross-functional teams
  • Process Improvement
  • Consultative Selling
  • Retail Customer Experience
  • Business Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Vendor management
  • Change Management
  • Forecasting and data analytics

Affiliations

  • Member – National Assoc. Realtors, Washington Realtors and Seattle King County Realtors
  • Business Outreach Board Member – White Center Pride
  • Co-Chair, Events Committee – Starbucks Pride Alliance Corporate Chapter
  • Advisor, Strategy Department – Starbucks Pride Alliance Corporate Chapter
  • Participant, Diversity Leadership – Starbucks Channel Development
  • Volunteer, La Cocina – El Centro de la Raza
  • Volunteer, Tour Guide – United Way of King County Community Resource Exchange

Accomplishments

  • Generated $13M in real estate sales in three years, with consistent client referrals.
  • Delivered $1.7M in cost savings through operational analysis and efficiency improvements.
  • Spearheaded customer experience initiatives that resulted in incremental sales growth of $11.9M across Starbucks programs.
  • Managed crisis response efforts, ensuring business continuity during global disruptions.

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Spanish, Conversational

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Realtor

Ensemble
01.2022 - Current

Program Manager, Partner Safety and Programs

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
01.2018 - 12.2022

Program Manager, Customer Experience

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
01.2016 - 12.2018

Product Manager, Global Marketing Integration

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
01.2014 - 12.2016

Marketing Manager

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
01.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Texas at Austin

International Studies -

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Design Thinking -

University of Virginia

Leadership Excellence 2-Day training -

Achieving Excellence Academy

Certified Practitioner of Human-Centered Design -

LUMA Institute Practitioner Certification Program
Christina Castillo
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