John Castro
About John Castro
John Castro is a Senior Account Executive at Tag, specializing in managing print projects for the Under Armour account. He has over three decades of experience in various roles, including positions at Xcalibre Communications, TIAA-CREF, EY, and MetLife.
Current Role at TAG
John Castro serves as a Senior Account Executive at TAG, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages the Under Armour account, overseeing all aspects of print and print-related projects for the Marketing department. His responsibilities include coordinating with internal creative services and clients to ensure project quality and cost efficiency. Castro's role requires him to handle high-priority projects with tight deadlines while managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining TAG, John Castro worked at Xcalibre Communications as an Account Manager and Business Development professional from 2019 to 2020. His role involved vendor selection, price negotiation, and integrated scheduling for print projects. This experience contributed to his expertise in managing client relationships and project execution.
Project Management Background
John Castro has a strong background in project management, having worked at TIAA-CREF as a Project Manager from 2001 to 2007. During his six years there, he developed skills in overseeing complex projects and ensuring successful delivery. He also held the position of Supervising Associate in Global Procurement at EY for one year in 2014, where he further honed his project management capabilities.
Educational Qualifications
John Castro studied at St. John's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Computer Science from 1983 to 1987. He also completed his secondary education at John Adams High School from 1979 to 1983. His educational background supports his professional expertise in marketing and project management.
Experience in Printing and Publishing
John Castro has significant experience in the printing and publishing industry, having worked at MetLife as a Supervisor in Printing and Publishing Services from 1989 to 1998. His role involved overseeing printing operations and ensuring quality control, which laid the foundation for his later work in managing print-related projects.