Sandra Lopez
Foley
Summary
Talented leader with background in retail management, looking to transition into new field. Developed skills in fast-paced retail environment, including team leadership and inventory management. Focused on leveraging these abilities to contribute positively in new professional setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports & Events Coordinator
Alabama's Beaches
Orange Beach, AL
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated outreach initiatives to promote Alabama’s Beaches as a premier sports and event destination.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials for promotional campaigns targeting potential visitors.
- Managed event logistics for community engagement activities, enhancing local sports tourism visibility.
- Streamlined communication processes among team members to ensure timely project execution and updates.
- Maintained inventory and organized supplies for events and daily operations, ensuring materials were readily available and efficiently managed.
- Utilized multiple organizational systems to maintain accurate records and ensure important information remained current, organized, and easily accessible.
- Oversaw inters and part time staff by assigning daily tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring responsibilities were completed efficiently and professionally.
Event Coordinator Assistant
OWA Parks And Resort
Foley, AL
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
Retail Associate -seasonal
Buc-ees
Robertsdale, AL
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting customers with product selection and inquiries.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays, ensuring compliance with company standards and visual guidelines.
- Received merchandise shipments, tagged inventory, and prepared items for placement on the sales floor.
- Stocked merchandise and maintained organized inventory to ensure products were readily available and accurately tracked.
Brand Ambassador- Seasonal
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
Mobile, AL
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Engaged customers through product knowledge and effective communication.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store presentation standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated restocking needs to management.
- Fulfilled online orders for shipment throughout the state, ensuring accurate packing, processing, and timely delivery.
Event Associate
City Of Foley
03.2018 - 04.2021
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Transported and escorted guests to and from event destinations.
- Kept facilities organized and maintained, including restrooms.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash and cleaning facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Sports Tourism
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12 2023
Associate of Science -
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL5 2021
Skills
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Document management
- Information collection
- Retail sales professional
Accomplishments
- 2 year full academic scholarship to CACC
- High School Senior Class President
- High School Peer Helper Program
Timeline
Sports & Events Coordinator
Alabama's Beaches
09.2023 - Current
Event Coordinator Assistant
OWA Parks And Resort
10.2022 - Current
Retail Associate -seasonal
Buc-ees
04.2022 - 07.2022
Brand Ambassador- Seasonal
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
10.2021 - 05.2022
Event Associate
City Of Foley
03.2018 - 04.2021
Associate of Science -
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Sports Tourism
University of South Alabama