Overview
Work History
Education
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Hector Lopez

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

New Life Centers
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - Current
  • Directed daily operations of education department, supervising and training staff effectively.
  • Implemented policies and programs to achieve educational standards and objectives.
  • Prepared and submitted budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
  • Cultivated partnerships with state, local, and federal organizations to increase program visibility.

Labor Liaison

SER Central States
06.2016 - 05.2022
  • Advised organization on contract management to ensure project timelines and budget adherence.
  • Collaborated with departments to develop innovative solutions for instructional and referral challenges.
  • Utilized company data to identify areas for enhancing audience inclusivity through targeted resource allocation.
  • Trained and managed a team dedicated to supporting clients in job employment, training, and coaching.

Instructor

After School Matters Inc.
07.2017 - 12.2020
  • Cultivated a learning-focused environment while staying updated on industry trends and technologies.
  • Implemented curriculums and assessments that promote 21st-century skills like communication, cultural awareness, and collaboration.
  • Developed high-quality content through field trips, masterclasses, events, and guest instructors to enhance performance.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Villapalooza Inc.
09.2011 - 10.2018
  • Plan, develop, and administer projects to support cost and exposure (i.e., fundraisers, sponsorship packets, and media coverage).
  • Cultivated partnerships with citizens, community agencies, and developers to strengthen the organization's community presence.
  • Engage in town halls with community groups to clarify and interpret the agency's goals, initiatives, and mission.
  • Recruit and manage a collective of interns as a subcommittee to advise on the development and implementation of community events.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Morton College
Cicero, IL

Workforce Professional Credential -

Chicago Jobs Council

Skills

  • Administrative support
  • Resource advocacy
  • Project management
  • Code-switching
  • Active listening
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Risk assessment
  • Policy implementation
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Program Manager

New Life Centers
02.2024 - Current

Instructor

After School Matters Inc.
07.2017 - 12.2020

Labor Liaison

SER Central States
06.2016 - 05.2022

Community Engagement Coordinator

Villapalooza Inc.
09.2011 - 10.2018

Associate of Arts -

Morton College

Workforce Professional Credential -

Chicago Jobs Council
Hector Lopez