Maria Lopez: Spanish Conversation Partner and Social Media Marketing Consultant

Maria Lopez: Spanish Conversation Partner

3/12/2020

Name: Maria Lopez

Home-state: Columbia, Mexico

Languages: English and Spanish

Occupation: Spanish Conversationalist and Communications Professional

Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weekly-virtual-spanish-conversation-coffee-chats-with-maria-lopez-tickets-128299991729

Why I Joined the FLP: I believe in a place that empowers women to be the best version of themselves in all aspect of their lives: personal, professional and spiritual and throughout my life I have learned that the power of community is fierce and that together we create more.

I was born and raised in the country of Lakes and Volcanoes: Nicaragua. Ever since I was little I was passionate about two things: storytelling and science. This is exactly what got to the USA. I applied for a full scholarship at the University of South Carolina and got it. I majored in communications. After this, I went straight to graduate to pursue a masters in public health at the University of South Carolina. My journey has certainly not be a straight path at all. When I was in graduate school, I had so many failures and setbacks, but I did learn more from them and gained resilience. I was worked as a reseacher in communtiy based projects at UCSD, UCLA and SDSU. After almost 10 years in the USA, I decided to go back to Nicaragua and reconnect with my roots and my family. I worked as a marketing and communications consultant at a fashionable enterprise called CHURECA CHIC located in Managua. All of CHURECA CHICs sales went to the Extraordinary Women Foundation. This foundation gave jobs and training programs to undeserved women in Nicaragua.

I dream of a place where women have the space they deserve. I believe in places that give women the support they need to thrive and FLP is one of those places. I worked for a feminist foundation in Bucaramanga and helped create a festival called Enmanandas that promote non-violence day against women (Nov 25th) by using art. Also. I am currently trying to build Global Shapers in Bucaramanga. This is a HUB founded the World Economic Forum that tries that promote young leadership. The focus of the HUB in Bucaramanga will be equality.

What It is Like Working With Me

I am a proactive person, highly detailed and high achiever! I am always looking to achieve the next big goal or the next big dream. I love working in teams and know that my success is also the success of others.

Skills I Offer:

I am a researcher, have experience creating databases, doing data collection. In addition, I have experience teaching as I taught English and Spanish when I was in undergraduate and graduate school. Also, I have experience in customer service, managing social media, branding, making alliances with other non profits and grant writing.

Professional Bio

Bilingual communications professional with analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage and planned events, social media networks, coordinate projects, collaborate in grant writing, write scientifically and creatively. Proven ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively and learn new skills quickly. Currently, I am a communications advisor for Cuso International. Cuso International is a canadian ngo that works in social inclusion, gender equality and climate change. Seeking a position in a global company in the marketing field where I can apply my research and analytical skills, project management skills, organizational skills, customer service orientation, writing skills and my eagerness to lean and expand my skill in the marketing and communications field.