CHRISTIAN LOPEZ
Highland Village,TX
Summary
Strategic and results-driven operations professional with a strong background in executive leadership support, cross-functional coordination, and organizational management. Proven ability to drive complex initiatives, manage executive priorities, and facilitate high-level stakeholder communication in fast-paced environments. Skilled in program execution, operational planning, meeting facilitation, and process improvement, with a reputation for discretion, adaptability, and sound decision-making. Adept at aligning teams around strategic objectives, streamlining workflows, and ensuring seamless execution of business priorities. Recognized for strong leadership presence, resourcefulness, and the ability to deliver measurable results while supporting executive and organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Toyota Motors North America
11.2022 - Current
- Directed complex multi-time zone calendar management and international travel logistics for senior global executives, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, operational goals, and executive KPIs across global teams.
- Drafted and delivered confidential communications, executive briefings, and leadership presentations that supported high-stakes decision-making, organizational strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Represented executive leadership in meetings by capturing strategic discussions, driving accountability for deliverables, and ensuring timely follow-through on cross-functional action items and KPIs.
- Partnered with senior leadership on global internal investigations, overseeing documentation governance, compliance tracking, risk mitigation, and the secure management of sensitive information.
- Led end-to-end planning and execution of a 3-day global internal summit for 200+ attendees, managing backend logistics, vendor coordination, executive engagement, and cross-functional collaboration while applying Kaizen principles to improve operational efficiency and attendee experience.
- Supported and co-led multiple internal strategic initiatives, including ECI training programs, CAPS team branding/logo development, and enterprise training and communication tracking efforts that enhanced organizational alignment, employee engagement, and process standardization.
- Facilitated leadership meetings, synthesized operational insights, and developed actionable reporting dashboards and communications that improved executive visibility, KPI tracking, strategic alignment, and decision-making efficiency.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CONTRACTED)
Indeed LLC
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Supported five senior executives across domestic and international time zones, managing complex calendars, shifting priorities, and cross-border coordination to optimize executive effectiveness and operational continuity.
Oversaw domestic and international travel logistics for executive leadership, coordinating high-volume itineraries, conferences, and briefing materials to ensure seamless global mobility, policy compliance, and schedule efficiency.
Served as a central communication liaison for leadership teams by developing executive reports, newsletters, meeting recaps, and strategic summaries that improved information flow and executive visibility across departments.
Coordinated large-scale conferences, leadership meetings, and monthly business reviews by managing logistics, stakeholder communications, agendas, and action-item tracking, ensuring alignment with organizational KPIs and strategic objectives.
Led special projects and continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizen methodologies to streamline operational workflows, improve cross-functional collaboration, and enhance overall team efficiency.
Partnered with finance leadership to support budget oversight, expenditure tracking, and reporting processes, contributing to accurate forecasting, cost visibility, and informed executive decision-making.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Ernst & Young
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Calendaring, travel coordination, client engagement, expenses, and office management for 8 Partners from tax, audit, and consulting.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond to or direct messages for partners.
- Client engagement daily to better support the team with site client support, providing platform training and guidance, tax processing, mailings, check requests, EOYs internal documents, and reservations.
- Budgeted, planned, and hosted virtual interactive events for both EY and clients with over 100+ attendees.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
PROGRAM MANAGER- ANNUAL GIVINGS
The New School
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Evaluated fundraising program reports and data to optimize strategy, improving program effectiveness and donor engagement.
- Trained and mentored 20 team members on annual Phone-A-Thon technology, increasing efficiency and achieving a 30% higher donor success rate compared to the previous five years.
- Managed contributions across multiple channels, producing daily reports to ensure accurate tracking and timely reporting.
- Led cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative program initiatives, enhancing overall project impact and delivery.
- Managed project budgets and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with financial goals and organizational priorities.
- Streamlined project delivery processes, reducing time to market for new initiatives while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
FREELANCER
UpWork Online
06.2010 - 10.2018
- Delivered freelance writing and editorial services across diverse projects, including websites, client campaigns, event materials, and ghostwritten content.
- Partnered with clients to define goals and develop tailored content strategies aligned with target audiences, increasing engagement by 65% and message clarity.
- Researched complex topics across industries and transformed findings into accurate, accessible, and compelling narratives.
- Crafted and edited content to ensure clarity, coherence, and brand consistency, producing polished, error-free deliverables for multiple formats.
- Collaborated with design and development teams to align content with visual elements, enhancing messaging and digital platform impact.
- Adapted tone and style for marketing copy, blogs, newsletters, and long-form ghostwriting, while rapidly building subject-matter expertise for authenticity in over 5- 10 projects a quarter.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO DEAN OF STUDENTS
New York Institute of Technology
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Served as primary point of contact for international students, managing J-1 Visa applications and ensuring full compliance with federal regulations.
- Supported Title IX investigations by transcribing interviews, conducting fact-finding, and facilitating training to promote campus safety and equity.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised a staff of 20 office assistants, optimizing scheduling, performance, and workflow for maximum team effectiveness.
- Coordinated major campus events—including orientations, graduations, student activities, and Relay for Life across two campuses—enhancing student engagement and community involvement.
- Directed campus-wide implementation of the Campus Labs engagement platform, achieving a 74% increase in student participation.
- Streamlined administrative operations and developed reporting systems for Student Affairs programs, improving service delivery and data-driven decision-making.
- Designed and delivered professional development and mentorship programs, elevating staff expertise, retention, and cross-department collaboration.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING ASSISTANT
Precision Formulations
06.2009 - 06.2013
- Researched, negotiated, and implemented advertising and PR initiatives, tracking performance to increase ROI by 7% and optimize campaign effectiveness.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to coordinate product launches and promotional events, ensuring alignment with strategy and achieving on-time delivery for 100% of campaigns.
- Maintained and updated marketing materials, databases, and documentation, improving communication consistency and reducing errors by 13%.
- Collected and analyzed statistical, financial, and operational data, enabling data-driven decisions that improved campaign targeting and efficiency.
- Monitored marketing content for quality, accuracy, and audience impact, recommending improvements that boosted engagement metrics by 7%.
- Gained hands-on experience in warehouse operations, supporting supply chain integration and process improvements that reduced production-to-delivery time by 3%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative writing and English
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire05-2026
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY06-2013
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Prioritization
- Executive Communication (Verbal & Written)
- Cross-Functional Project & Program Management
- Policy, Procedure & Governance Oversight
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Team Development, Training & Onboarding
- Financial & Business Administration (Budgeting, Bookkeeping)
- Workflow & Process Optimization
- Meeting facilitation
- Collaborative mindset
- Planning and prioritization
- Project management
Certification
- LPEC Leadership in Ethics and Compliance
- Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
- Exploring Data Transformation with Google Cloud
- Palo Alto Cybersecurity Foundation
- 2025 Whistleblowing and Incident Management
- Foundations of Project Management
- Foundations: Data Everywhere
- Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
Timeline
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Toyota Motors North America
11.2022 - Current
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (CONTRACTED)
Indeed LLC
08.2021 - 03.2022
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Ernst & Young
01.2019 - 08.2021
PROGRAM MANAGER- ANNUAL GIVINGS
The New School
09.2018 - 01.2019
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO DEAN OF STUDENTS
New York Institute of Technology
08.2016 - 09.2018
FREELANCER
UpWork Online
06.2010 - 10.2018
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING ASSISTANT
Precision Formulations
06.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Creative writing and English
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - English Literature
Pace University
Awards
Colleen Barrett Admin Award Nominee 2025
Toyota Recognized Admin Awards Nominee
PROGRAMS AND SOFTWARES
- Outlook
- Google Suites
- Microsoft Suites/ Teams
- Salesforce
- Concur
- Workday
- Mercury
- Monday.com
- Slack
- Zoom
- Oracle
- Ariba
- Chrome River
- Sharepoint