Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Conference Presentations
Research & Curatorial Experience
Leadership & Media
Timeline

Emily Lopez

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
1
Language
5
years of professional experience

Dedicated and flexible professional with a varied background in youth development, customer service, and digital communications. Demonstrated success coordinating programs, managing social media, and leading teams in fast-paced environments. Passionate about storytelling, community engagement, and creating meaningful educational and cultural experiences through media, collaboration, and service.

Work History

Hostess

1 Month
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | 06.2026 - 07.2026
  • Greeted and seated guests promptly, enhancing overall dining experience.
  • Coordinated waitlist and call-ahead management to effectively balance seating and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw dining area maintenance and coordinated with bussers to ensure cleanliness and efficient service flow.
  • Responded to guest questions with accurate information. Provided support by addressing customer concerns promptly.

Youth Development Professional

2 Years 10 Months
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento | 09.2023 - 07.2026
  • Facilitated development and implementation of daily core curriculum for youth in grades TK-6.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with families to discuss student progress and needs
  • Achieved successful integration of training programs for new youth development professionals.
  • Contributed to the effective reopening of the North Laguna BGC branch. Oversaw operations as interim manager during the period from December 2025 to July 2026.

Student Navigator

1 Year
MI CASA Center | 01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided comprehensive assistance to students by welcoming them, handling inquiries, and coordinating appointments and resources.
  • Oversaw social media engagement strategies to elevate student interaction and visibility of campus offerings. Led creative design and strategic planning for event promotional materials and content alignment.
  • Managed pantry inventory and supported stocking of student snack shack. Maintained cleanliness of center and assisted with planning events.

Youth Mentor

1 Year 7 Months
Girls Inc. of the Central Coast | 08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Executed curriculum delivery during weekly sessions, enhancing educational engagement for students from 3rd to 12th grade.
  • Enhanced member satisfaction through proactive service strategies and effective issue resolution.
  • Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere that promoted community involvement and collaboration.
  • Organized monthly team check-ins to foster communication and collaboration. Assisted team members in addressing challenges during regular check-ins.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Radio, Television & Film (Film Production), Early Childhood Education

San José State University | San Jose, CA | 2028

Beginning Fall 2026

A.A. - Psychology, Liberal Arts

Cosumnes River College | Sacramento

Skills

Customer service
Event Coordination Support
Youth Program Facilitation
Canva and Office software
Phone Etiquette
Time Management
Leadership & Organization
Team Collaboration
Strong Interpersonal Communication
Adaptive Problem Resolution
Independent Work Capability
Proficient Spanish Speaker

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Blogging/Vlogging: Sharing my academic journey via social media
Cultural Fashion & Fashion History
Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
Supporting and participating in the creative arts
such as Dance
Music
Creative Writing
Film
etc.
Youth Development Programs

Conference Presentations

Co-Presenter – Bailando Con Orgullo: Dancing with Pride

  • American Folklore Society Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia | October 2025
  • National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies (NACCS) Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas | April 2026

Research & Curatorial Experience

Assistant Curator, Bailando Con Orgullo, AACANA Studies Center, SJSU King Library (Summer 2023).

Leadership & Media

Social Media Coordinator, Ballet Folklórico Nube de Oro (Jan. 2025–Jul. 2026); occasional remote support.

Timeline

Hostess

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
06.2026 - 07.2026Read More

Student Navigator

MI CASA Center
01.2024 - 01.2025Read More

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento
09.2023 - 07.2026Read More

Youth Mentor

Girls Inc. of the Central Coast
08.2021 - 03.2023Read More

San José State University

Bachelor of Arts from Radio, Television & Film (Film Production), Early Childhood Education
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Cosumnes River College

A.A. from Psychology, Liberal Arts
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Emily Lopez