Gabriela López
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Innovative and forward-thinking Director of Events with 5 years of experience leading widely diverse, high-impact events. Passionate marketing expert with ideal analytical and project management skills for vibrant and fiscally successful events. Dedicated to customer focus, clear communication and satisfied attendee experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Events and Business Development
MM Group
01.2018 - Current
- Established clear objectives and goals for each event, drove execution toward goals and measured and monitored results to track impact.
- Researched vendors and locations, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
- Oversaw event happenings in progress, answered guest questions, acted quickly to resolve problems and trained and supported 25 team members and volunteers.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
District ESL Coordinator
Burleson ISD
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed lessons to reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles for 5 secondary schools.
- Identified pupil needs at 7 different campuses and cooperated with other district coordinators.
- Compiled, maintained and filed reports, records and other documents required by school, district and state.
- Presented subject matter according to guidelines established by learning facility's policies and administrative regulations.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with 15 administrators to determine course objectives.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
- Reached out to 10 vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling And Student Services
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
UT Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2002
Skills
- Contract Management
- Delegation Skills
- Budget Management
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Event Marketing
- Team Leadership
- Catering Oversight
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Employee Training
- Vendor and Contract Negotiations
- Event Planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Licensed Property & Casualty - Texas
- Licensed School Counselor - 2019-Present
Timeline
District ESL Coordinator
Burleson ISD
10.2022 - 10.2023
Director of Events and Business Development
MM Group
01.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling And Student Services
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
UT Arlington
- Licensed Property & Casualty - Texas
- Licensed School Counselor - 2019-Present
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