Catherine Lopez Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

ScaleConf Colombia is a 2-day language-agnostic tech conference about scalability, distributed systems, security, machine learning, DevOps, modern software tools and practices.

Medellín, Colombia

• Guide and support a distributed team of 6 to produce yearly events for +400 developers from Latin America, Europe, and the US.
• Develop and manage multi-level budgets for worst and ideal case scenarios.- Identify and reach out to potential sponsors, negotiate sponsorships, and continuously communicate to help reach sponsorship goals.
• Work with vendors to negotiate and execute contract agreements on the venue, hotels at 3 different cost levels, caterers, internet, videography production, and swag.
• Read and learn Colombia’s new tax code related to hotel accommodation to discover foreigners do not need to pay taxes, saving USD$2k from the conference budget.
• Collaborate with the design team on developing and strengthening the brand.
• Lead marketing campaign efforts through social media, mailing lists, and develop relationships with conferences and local meetups from Colombia and the Latin American region.

New York, New York

• Negotiate and coordinate with vendors on the venue, hotel, caterers, A/V, furniture, travel, internet, photography, speaker dinners, and networking events.
• Work on logistics, site management, and responsible for sponsor satisfaction during the event.
• Founder and board member of Gatherscript, the non-profit parent company of EmpireJS and EmpireNode, created to help through mentorship and finances tech gatherings worldwide.

New York, New York, United States

• Worked with lawyers and accountants for all legal and financial needs, including consulting and partnerships agreements, company registration, and taxes.
• Developed financial model, managed payroll, taxes, expenses, and finances.
• Reached out to tech groups to build the Hooklift network, brand, and community.

New York, New York, United States

• Fundraised via friends, an Indiegogo campaign, and corporate supporters in Latin America and the United States. Budgeted to cover transportation, snacks, and class outing at networking events.
• Collaborated with fellow founders to create branding, marketing outreach, and manage online social presences.
• Mentored, connected students to internships opportunities, and encouraged participation in networking opportunities to help them learn to build confidence, create branding, and develop their professional network. To.

New York, New York

• Contacted local community-based organizations, built relationships, and created a budget with 7 partners to include in the proposal for a $2 million grant for implementing the HealthCare Exchange in the Upper Eastern.
• Served as a project liaison for national sites, including developing relationships, contract details, data and reporting, and early-stage planning with government agencies, technology providers, and community-based.
• Collaborated closely with the Senior Vice President of Work and Family Supports in developing new strategies for national expansion, including pricing models, marketing of Seedco’s EarnBenefits Online public benefits.
• Researched and provided project support for new and existing sites, including tracking network expenses, managing relationships, and preparing presentations to potential funders, partners, and board members.

Dobbs Ferry, NY

• Worked with local businesses, corporate organizations, and private volunteers to provide gifts to 250 on-campus residents and various volunteer participation and recognition events.
• Teamed up with department event coordinator to manage The Children’s Village’s two most significant events, the Annual Gala and the Annual Golf Tournament, which included high-profile guests.
• Budgeted department accounts, tracked expenses, and fulfilled payments for special corporate events, holidays gifting to all kids on campus, and training events.

Newark, NJ

• Mentored 30 students during their first summer College Preparatory Program, including team building activities, conflict mediation, and academic performance follow up.

New York, NY

• Connected with foundations, individual donors, media outlets, and other non-profit organizations related to Art for Refugees in Transition mission.
• Created awareness of the need and the importance of working with refugees through various specifically targeted events.

Ba, Political Studies: International Relations & Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: Latin American Student Organization, Globalization and International Affairs Program, Peer- elected student.

Political Studies

Activities and Societies: Semester abroad with COPA at Universidad de Chile and Universidad de Diego Portales

French

Activities and Societies: Summer program at L’Institut de Touraine in Tours, France