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Jessica Lopez

Jessica Lopez

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Forward-thinking professional with experience in product development and program coordination. Drawing from an international and artistic insight to incorporate innovative educational knowledge, as well as disruptive and creative thinking to lead profitable projects, engaging diverse audiences, delivering high impact experiences, and fostering lasting relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Development Lead

Lush Magnolia
01.2023 - Current
  • Implemented strategic business objectives to increase sales by 10% in 3 months.
  • Developed marketing and communication strategies to increase customer satisfaction and shift company's customer base and product line to luxury projects
  • Managed all aspects of production line, quality control, and team coordination during six month business restructuring period.
  • Scheduled production and reviewed products for company quality standards compliance.

Events and Experiences Manager

NEVER WAS AVERAGE
12.2021 - 12.2022

This organization specializes in the design and production of inclusive initiatives and content.

  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership, building relationships with 10 new customers and 5 community centers to drive long-term business growth through program development and operations.
  • Planned relationship approaches for diverse clientele, including corporations, communities, institutions, and individuals from various horizons, while also ensuring up-to-date membership databases and cross-training staff members for various event-specific functions.
  • Managed administrative logistics for event planning, booking, and promotion, including budgeting, resource management, proposal writing, and creating educational tools like virtual reality events, handbooks, and digital content.

Cultural Engagement and Audience Development Coord

MOMENTA, Biennale De L'image
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated Educational Program and Audience Development Plans in 9 months, collaborating with 21 international cultural and educational partners, community organizations, artists from 52 countries, and four internal departments to develop special projects such as Public Programs, Online Workshops, Webcasts, Performances, Educational Tools, 31 workshops, and guided tours in three languages.
  • Managed budget of $250,000 while developing and implementing financial strategies to support innovative income creation and growth
  • Collaborated with marketing and communications team to develop targeted messaging, copywriting, and campaigns and prepared solicitation documents, promotional materials, pedagogical materials, and artist contracts.
  • Won Canadian Arts' Council Grant for Cultural Worker of diversity in 2020.
  • Provided staff development and training to enhance knowledge and skills in social justice, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring program diversity and accessibility through language, simplification, pedagogical methods, materials, and equipped mediators to adopt new approach in engaging audiences.

Cultural Development Agent

Government of Quebec
08.2018 - 09.2020
  • Developed training program to mediate contemporary dance in four government cultural centers, helping them grow their audience by 50% reaching audiences from diverse horizons, and boosting visibility and membership.
  • Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business.
  • Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives and boost long-term profitability.
  • Fostered positive and trusting client relationship and professional reputation for meeting and exceeding objectives.

Account Executive Assistant

Niman Language School
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Managed and reviewed filing and office systems.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
  • Handled logistics, agendas and travel arrangements for international summer courses.
  • Assisted in redesigns of existing website to improve navigation, enhance visuals and strengthen search engine rankings, translating all content in 6 months.

Artist-in-Residence

Freelance
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration leading and coaching company.
  • Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
  • Produced Dance Work and networked through multiple social media sites to increase community engagement and recruit new dancers.
  • Won Canadian Arts' Council Grant in 2021.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major in Contemporary Dance

Concordia University
Montreal, Ca

International Studies - Communications

University of Groningen
Groningen, Nl

Skills

Global Perspective

Intercultural Sensitivity

Online Project Management

Adaptable Coaching strategies

Instruction Methodologies

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Video Conferencing Platforms

Content Creation Tools

Project Management Software

Communication and Collaboration Tools

Database Management

Artistic Insight

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian

Certification

  • Ûdemi, Neuro Linguistics programming
  • The Future Academy, Strategic Brand Building
  • Concordia University, Educational Communications
  • Paul-Émile-Dufresne Vocational Training Center, Business Planning and Development
  • RCAAQ, Artist-Run Center Governance
  • Body Mind Centering, Somatic Movement Education Program
  • Microsoft, Microsoft Office Specialization


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Product Development Lead

Lush Magnolia
01.2023 - Current

Events and Experiences Manager

NEVER WAS AVERAGE
12.2021 - 12.2022

Cultural Engagement and Audience Development Coord

MOMENTA, Biennale De L'image
10.2020 - 12.2021

Cultural Development Agent

Government of Quebec
08.2018 - 09.2020

Account Executive Assistant

Niman Language School
09.2016 - 08.2018

Artist-in-Residence

Freelance
01.2013 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Major in Contemporary Dance

Concordia University

International Studies - Communications

University of Groningen
Jessica Lopez