Erika Natalia Lopez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seeking an opportunity, where I can utilize my skills, abilities, and knowledge to obtain a challenging position where advancement opportunities exist for a dedicated hardworking individual.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Postsecondary Equity & Success Coordinator
Promesa Boyle Heights
Los Angeles , CA
01.2024 - Current
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Hosted College & Career fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Youth Organizer
Promesa Boyle Heights
Los Angeles , CA
2022.05 - 2023.12
- Works with High School Youth (9-12)
- Encourage participants to develop leadership and self-esteem skills through group discussions.
- Maintain lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Develop strategic roadmap to get youth engaged in campaigns.
- Develop individualized plans to help youth develop toward expected social, developmental and educational goals.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet needs of youth.
- Developed strategic roadmap to get youth engaged Political/Community campaigns.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet needs of BIPOC youth.
- Kept program on-track with well-coordinated activity schedules and parent communications.
- Developed individualized plans to help youth develop toward expected social, developmental and educational goals.
Warehouse Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
City of Industry , CA
2020.10 - 2021.01
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Scanned and sorted packages according to destinations and service type using handheld scanner.
- Sorted packages to appropriate slide, line or belt for final distribution.
- Examined and inspected containers, materials and products to meet packing specifications.
Administrative Assistant
Para Los Ninos/Best Start East LA
Los Angeles , CA
2019.07 - 2019.10
- Coordinated project materials, including managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports.
- Organized conference room space and materials for internal and customer meetings, took notes and distributed meeting minutes to support executive needs.
- Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management.
Escalera Facilitator/Mentor
Para Los Ninos/Youth Workforce Services
Los Angeles , CA
2018.08 - 2019.06
- Coordinated 11th grade program for predominantly women to further their education
- Assistance with preparing students for senior year and after graduating High School
- Assisted the community in sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Met with assigned students individually or in small groups to provide intentional, structured organizational support and mentorship.
- Traveled to schools to provide in-person support to assigned mentees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA12.2023
Associate of Arts - Political Science
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA05.2022
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, CA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
Los Angeles, CA06.2017
Skills
- Administrative Support and Leadership
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Organization
- Customer relations
- Invoicing and billing
- Event coordination
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Additional Information
Board Member of Los Angeles FUSION Dance Theater
June 2023 to Present
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Postsecondary Equity & Success Coordinator
Promesa Boyle Heights
01.2024 - Current
Youth Organizer
Promesa Boyle Heights
2022.05 - 2023.12
Warehouse Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
2020.10 - 2021.01
Administrative Assistant
Para Los Ninos/Best Start East LA
2019.07 - 2019.10
Escalera Facilitator/Mentor
Para Los Ninos/Youth Workforce Services
2018.08 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
California State University - Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Political Science
San Jose City College
Associate of Science - Paralegal Studies
Evergreen Valley College
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School
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