Shelby Lopez Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Led the launch and execution of the inaugural Qatar Economic Forum, a hybrid event based in Doha and featuring heads of state, business leaders, and other culturally significant speakers. • Managed a global team of editorial producers and content developers, marketers, designers, technicians, and operations specialists, while serving as the lead point of communication and management for clients and C-suite executives. Managed competing priorities and time zones, created systems and processes for project delivery and KPI assessment, and developed presentations for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. • Met project objectives by overseeing the recruitment of targeted speakers, over-delivery of audience recruitment goals by more than 200%, implementation of successful marketing partnerships, and budget management.

• Met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other high-level speakers before each event to deliver briefings and event information.• Directed high-level political officials, public figures, speakers, campaign staff, and donors to execute seamless and profitable virtual fundraising events. • Managed a dedicated events team, functioned as project manager for each event, and led the execution of approximately ten to twenty events per week with President Biden, Vice President Harris and other surrogates for the presidential transition.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Met with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and other high-level speakers before each event to deliver briefings and event information.• Served as designated director of all campaign fundraising events involving Vice President Kamala Harris or her husband Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff throughout the duration of her time as President Joe Biden’s running mate. • Managed high-level political officials, public figures, speakers, campaign staff, and donors to execute seamless and profitable virtual campaign events. • Managed a dedicated events team, functioned as project manager for each event, and led the execution of approximately ten to twenty events per week with Vice President Harris and other surrogates for the presidential campaign.• Developed and optimized team procedures and processes for campaign staff to collaborate and coordinate effectively.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Managed teams of marketing strategists, designers, editorial producers, vendors, and event underwriters to execute large-scale, multi-day events• Developed standard operating procedures, budgetary standards, and marketing materials• Made recommendations and wrote memoranda and reports for company executives, Fortune 500 clients, partners, and internal event staff• Effectively managed project budgets exceeding three million dollars• Chosen to lead the team behind the 2020 Atlantic Festival, Atlantic Media's largest annual flagship program, showcasing the biggest names in politics, business, tech, and culture to over 5,000 participants• Redesigned Atlantic Festival strategy and budget from scratch upon onset of COVID-19, presenting new strategy to executive leadership and shaving millions of dollars from initial budget projections while maintaining the original program integrity• Spearheaded execution of multi-day festivals, day-long forums, intimate dinner discussions, and more

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and led CityLab DC, a multi-day event during which attendees discussed the challenges global cities face, featuring an audience of over 600 people including mayors, chief innovation officers, community leaders, and urban innovators• Directed 200+ clients, executives, and staff members and 500+ speakers and attendees for four days of programming, performances, food and beverage service, transportation, accommodations, media coverage, and more at CityLab DC• Managed the 2019 Education Summit, a day-long forum of conversations, performances, breakout sessions, and networking for over 300 attendees to explore the biggest challenges and topics facing education from early childhood to higher education• Led The Atlantic's Power of Purpose 2018, a day-long forum examining the role of corporate social responsibility as a force for good in the world• Consistently directed several overlapping projects, leading separate groups of staff for each project and ensuring successful execution

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led brand development and creation of marketing collateral• Developed distinct, thought-provoking live event concepts that amplified RealClear’s coverage of the shifting legislative, politics, and news landscape • Managed growing portfolio of clients and event partners and directed event-production process from conceptualization to execution• Synthesized data from cross-platform analysis sources including comScore and Google Analytics• Led team of event strategists and content professionals • Collaborated with reporters and editors to create events that strengthened RealClear’s journalistic mission

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led the strengthening and expansion of media group audience on RealClear websites, at live events, and through other media channels• Managed and strategically expanded publishing partnerships• Assessed and enhanced strength of email newsletters and other online products• Developed channels for direct communication with and feedback from audience• Increased social media following by 465% and increased website referrals from social media platforms by 332%• Monitored and supported editorial vision, integrity, and direction in business plans and programs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and led strategic plan to rebuild social media presence, including the introduction of new platforms and tactical scheduling to enhance audience engagement• Designed and led implementation of internship program• Assisted in planning and execution of events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted in planning and execution of events• Led venue and vendor acquisition and management• Managed event speakers including dignitaries and elected officials

As a Collegiate Development Consultant, Shelby traveled across the U.S. to provide personalized performance analysis to chapters at over 20 universities and developed original programming to train officers, advisors, and members.• Provided on-site, personalized performance analysis and consultation to Delta Gamma chapters at more than twenty universities throughout North America• Trained chapters in numerous areas including public relations, recruitment, finances and fundraising, effective programming, and risk management• Designed and developed original programming (i.e. seminars, workshops) for officers to participate in or lead • Conducted individual/small-group interviews and presented to groups of up to 300 members• Served as liaison between collegiate members and international executive offices staff

• Developed public speaking and marketing skills by guiding and educating prospective students • Represented Northwestern community as liaison between applicants and administration

Evanston, Il

• Served as chairman of Delta Gamma’s Chapter Management Team• Created strategic plans for conflict resolution and problem solving in a large group setting• Initiated new direction of chapter goals, emphasizing service and values-based training• Represented goals and ideas of organization to campus and surrounding community • Participated in human resources processes by serving on hiring committee

Conventions 2012 was a successful pop-up political convention firm that created programming and provided client services for the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, and the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Shelby executed strategic plans for clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to state party delegations.• Planned and developed marketing for over 25 events hosted by state delegations and Fortune 500 companies during the 2012 RNC and DNC• Coordinated and communicated with over one hundred local volunteers • Arranged accommodations and reservations for clients from delegations and Fortune 500 companies• Managed company websites, social media platforms, phone lines, and event registration

• Served on selective camp-wide committee to develop new programming and enhance areas requiring improvement• Constructed and executed diverse lesson plans for a variety of courses• Managed staff and mentored girls ages 7-17 in academic performance, self-confidence, and goal-setting and achievement• Established comfort working under high-stress circumstances