Diego Salazar Lopez

Managed 100+ internship candidates across Central Texas and nationwide, leading weekly virtual check-ins and providing academic guidance to support retention and performance.

Led all student communications, tracked performance data, and identified actionable insights to strengthen program outcomes.

Owned a large-scale essay review project, evaluating and editing hundreds of student submissions for clarity, grammar, and program alignment; prepared polished, ready-to-review essays for volunteer evaluators by standardizing formatting and improving readability.

Streamlined communication and review workflows, improving team organization and efficiency during high-volume periods.

Achieved student passing rates of 95% (Spring), 92% (Summer), and 100% (Fall), reflecting consistent academic support and high program effectiveness.

Ensured students and interns clearly understood deliverables through structured reminders, clear instructions, and proactive check-ins, resulting in faster completion rates than other program coordinators.

Closed out 80–100 summer interns by providing full offboarding support, verifying completion of all requirements, and coordinating the return of loaned laptops and equipment with accurate tracking and issue resolution.

Archived and organized intern Slack channels to preserve program records and maintain a clean, searchable communication environment.

Collaborated with a volunteer team to package and label poultry, pork, and seafood products while following food safety and quality control standards, supporting efficient daily distribution operations.

Gained hands-on experience with food distribution workflows, product handling, and quality control procedures in a fast-paced environment

Developed in-depth knowledge of 5A Japanese Wagyu through product research and client engagement, helping customers understand product quality and value.

Participated in restaurant business meetings, strengthening professional communication skills and contributing to sales and partnership discussions.

Led merchandise development by designing branded t‑shirts, keychains, and stickers to support marketing campaigns and customer outreach.

Applied product development and branding principles to enhance visibility, deepen customer engagement, and support a premium brand experience.

Delivered high-quality swim instruction to children, teens, and adults across a range of ages and skill levels, with a focus on water safety, stroke development, and confidence-building.

Taught essential survival skills and foundational techniques to beginner swimmers, maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.

Coached youth athletes at multiple levels, refining stroke technique, improving endurance, and preparing swimmers for competitive advancement.

Adapted lesson plans to individual learning styles and developmental needs, fostering consistent progress, motivation, and positive swimmer–coach relationships.