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Laura Castano

Laura Castano

Casselberry,FL

Summary

A highly professional individual commonly recognized as a leading figure in the Central Florida Underground Queer Music and Arts scene, Laura is committed to community advocacy and prioritizes mental health in every space they’re in. By bringing forth creativity and an unwavering passion for inclusivity to every project, they ensure a positive impact for many to rejoice in. Laura has created a legacy and is seeking to expand and solidify the foundations of their work in Florida

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO/Owner

Lunar Mind
07.2022 - Current
  • Production, marketing, promotion, photography, editing, posting, booking, selling, invoice forwarding, order fulfillment, shipping management, budgeting and overseeing of all operations
  • Social media communication & connections with customers, event coordinators and partnerships
  • Monthly pop-up shop set up for my jewelry, art, resin, clay works and poetry book

Manager / Event Coordinator / Trainer

Castle Smoke Shop & Lounge
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Managed daily smoke shop operations, including staff scheduling, inventory control, and customer service
  • Maintained store cleanliness and addressed maintenance issues through regular janitorial tasks
  • Developed and executed social media strategies, created content, and analyzed engagement to enhance brand visibility
  • Curated 12-15 events each month, booked DJs, managed vendors, designed marketing flyers, handled live sound setup, dealt with finances and artist payouts

Other Personnel Staff

UCF Connect at Valencia East Campus
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Assist students who call or walk-in the office to discuss and assess their transfer process to UCF
  • Recording questions to further understand each individual student case and assign them to the right coach
  • Abide by the University of Central Florida's standards of advising and student success to ensure all students get help
  • Creating appointments catered to the students case while making sure it is in harmony with their schedule
  • Organization, phone etiquette, procedural script and record keeping/updating as essential everyday tools.

Education

Bachelor's Of Science - Psychology

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
05.2025

Neuroscience Track

Associate Of Arts And Sciences -

Valencia College, Kissimmee, FL
05.2022

Skills

  • Fluent in English, Spanish
  • Conversational Japanese
  • Attention to Detail
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Flexibility & Problem Solving
  • Event Organization
  • Entertainment Curation
  • Event Logistic Coordination
  • Budgeting
  • Invoice Management
  • Time Management
  • Effective and Direct Communication
  • Professional Phone Etiquette
  • Empathy
  • Deep Understanding for Others
  • Pioneer DJ Equipment Experienced
  • Live Techno DJ Performance
  • Canva, Picsart & Adobe Experienced
  • Google Form & Sheets Experienced

Affiliations

Cyber Island- Entertainment Collective

DJ Lunar Symphony- Personal Musical Alias

Timeline

Manager / Event Coordinator / Trainer - Castle Smoke Shop & Lounge
10.2023 - 09.2024
CEO/Owner - Lunar Mind
07.2022 - Current
Other Personnel Staff - UCF Connect at Valencia East Campus
11.2021 - 10.2022
University of Central Florida - Bachelor's Of Science, Psychology
Valencia College - Associate Of Arts And Sciences,

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