Carolina Lopez
Lufkin
Summary
Experienced program coordination professional. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Highly adaptable with skills in project management, stakeholder communication, and resource allocation. Valued for reliability and ability to meet changing needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Partners for Rural Impact
02.2024 - Current
- Full-time position as the Program Coordinator for the Volunteer Generation Fund grant; responsible for recruiting and training volunteers and building systems to support volunteerism within school districts; liaison between volunteers and school districts; responsible for coordinating a variety of trainings and implementing evidence-based programs within the district; support student volunteerism through presentations, trainings, and volunteer opportunities; build partnerships with community organizations and key stakeholders; outreach through community and networking events; work in and within rural communities.
Tobacco Prevention & Control Coordinator
The Coalition, Inc.
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Full-time position as a Tobacco Prevention & Control Coordinator; presentations over tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation; disseminated information regarding tobacco/vaping prevention and cessation throughout a three county service area; documented and compiled all work; worked with the Tobacco Prevention & Control Coalition, The Coalition Board, Interagency Coalition and other community-based organizations to enhance the ability of the community to implement universal prevention strategies aimed at preventing, delaying or ceasing the use of tobacco and other drugs.
Prevention Specialist
Alcohol Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Full-time position as a Prevention Specialist; delivered life skills curriculum to students in elementary schools in three counties; presentations over the laws and dangers of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs; disseminated information regarding the laws and dangers of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs at health fairs, school events and various community events throughout the area; documented all work.
Dept. of Family and Protective Services: Child Protective Services
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Investigated reports of abuse and neglect of children; assessed current and future risk to children through interviews with them, parents, family members, and professionals; determined necessary action to reduce or remove immediate safety threats; documented all work; developed and maintained effective working relationships with professionals in the community including law enforcement, judicial officials, and medical professionals; attended multidisciplinary team meetings; during the last few months the worked with clients interested in fostering/adopting and was the liaison for the Angelina Foster Parent Association.
Education
B.A.A.S. - Drafting, Rehabilitation Services
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXA.A.S. - Drafting and Design
Angelina College
Lufkin, TXSkills
- Program management
- Office administration
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Training coordination
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Partners for Rural Impact
02.2024 - Current
Tobacco Prevention & Control Coordinator
The Coalition, Inc.
10.2018 - 02.2024
Prevention Specialist
Alcohol Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas
11.2013 - 10.2018
Dept. of Family and Protective Services: Child Protective Services
02.2011 - 05.2013
B.A.A.S. - Drafting, Rehabilitation Services
Stephen F. Austin State University
A.A.S. - Drafting and Design
Angelina College