Gabriella Lopez
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in media relations and project management. Skilled in building client relationships and executing communication strategies that enhance event engagement. Proven organizational abilities and crisis intervention expertise contribute to effective documentation and event success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Southwest Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that enhanced student engagement and met state standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum materials that increased student interest and participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that improved student behavior and contributed to a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation tools and methods.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Engaged in continuous improvement of teaching practices through peer feedback sessions.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
District & Community Relations/Communications Clerk
Southwest Independent School District
San Antonio, Texas
08.2020 - Current
- Managed telecommunications for 3 phone lines handling 25+ daily calls, fostering relationships with clients, vendors, staff, and parents to enhance district & community relations.
- Planned logistics and supported project management for major district events including convocations, employee awards banquets, graduations & ribbon cutting ceremonies for 600+ attendees while overseeing contract creation & expense reporting.
- Authorized user for internal systems, used to create, process, and receive requisitions and contract executions in accordance with district procurement guidelines.
- Oversaw and maintained calendar for day-to-day events and social media, posting content to increase engagement for events.
- Maintain confidential client and employee information.
Optometric Technician
Quality Family Eye Care
San Antonio, Texas
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted 8 - 10 patient pre-screenings daily, utilizing a range of tests, including Air Puff Tonometry, Autorefraction Test, Automated Visual Field Testing, & Auto Lensometry to ensure 98% accuracy in diagnosis.
- Efficiently processed 215 payments/month through a square online system, reducing manual procession by 20%.
- Collaborated with optometrists and medical staff to enhance patient care and streamline clinic operations.
- Handled administrative tasks, including patient scheduling, record maintenance, inventory management of ophthalmic supplies, and insurance eligibility verification.
- Supported contact lens fittings, assisting patients with insertion, removal, care instructions, and coordinating with pharmacy for prescription inquiries and delivery confirmation.
Residential Treatment Officer I
Bexar County Juvenile Probation
San Antonio, Texas
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Regulated juvenile activities and monitored living conditions to ensure safety and compliance with regulations, documenting ~25 behavioral reports monthly to track progress and issues.
- Supervised & safely transported ~ 10 juveniles daily to various locations within the facility, achieving 100% attendance to court-ordered programs during tenure.
- Activated appropriate codes during distress situations, ensuring students attended school or programs while maintaining constant supervision to prevent escape attempts.
- Wrote reports in accordance with Bexar County Juvenile Court guidelines to be used for any court cases.
- Conducted physical searches delicately while diffusing volatile situations involving disrobing and suicidal behavior, managing up to 20 encounters annually.
- Became a part of the BCU (Behavioral Control Unit) within the facility, which focused on answering the distress calls among units and the reintegration process from juvenile confinement into a regular population.
Education
Masters of Science - Cybersecurity
Texas A&M - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2025
COMPTIA Certification -
Texas Tech University
San Antonio, Tx01.2024
Bachelors of Science - Criminology
Texas A&M San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2022
Skills
- Media & Public Relations
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Collaborator
- Contract Administrator
- Financial Procurement and Inventory Management
- Client Relations
- Crisis Intervention
- Record-keeping & Documentation
- Project Management
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Calendar and Scheduling Systems
- Document Management Systems
- Cash Handling and Reporting
Certification
- Advanced Leadership Certifications - The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Foundations of Leadership Certificate - The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Orientations and Leadership Certificate - The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations - Infosec
Areas Of Experience
Media & Public Relations, Communication, Organizational Skills, Strategic Thinking, Collaborator, Problem Solver, Contract Administrator, Time Management, Confidentiality, Customer Service, Financial Procurement and Inventory Management, Budgeting and Financial Planning, Client Relations, Crisis Intervention, Record-keeping & Documentation, Program Facilitation and Implementation, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Event Planning, Project Management, Accounting Software Proficiency, Data Entry, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Canea, Adobe InDesign, Calendar and Scheduling Systems, Document Management Systems, TEAMS Frontline Education, Database Management (Donor Perfect), Cash Handling and Reporting
Timeline
Teacher
Southwest Independent School District
08.2024 - Current
District & Community Relations/Communications Clerk
Southwest Independent School District
08.2020 - Current
Optometric Technician
Quality Family Eye Care
11.2019 - 05.2020
Residential Treatment Officer I
Bexar County Juvenile Probation
05.2018 - 11.2019
Masters of Science - Cybersecurity
Texas A&M - San Antonio
COMPTIA Certification -
Texas Tech University
Bachelors of Science - Criminology
Texas A&M San Antonio