Luis López

About Luis López

I have over 7 years of experience in higher education and program management, designing, implementing and managing empowering programs by using interdisciplinary frameworks, and culturally engaging models.I am also a Co-Founder of the Grizzly Kollective and the Project Manager for Ica Nahuatl, which aims to preserve and revitalize the Nahuatl language and culture through educational products and programs.Competencies: Stakeholder engagement, event programming, agile project management, agile methodology, team development, leadership, interdisciplinary research, data analytics and assessment.

Experience

1. Prog Development Center Program Manager

   Progressive Leasing

   Aug 2024 — Present · West Valley City, UT, US

   Lead the planning and execution of multiple cross-functional programs by aligning daily operations, scheduling logistics, and strategic deadlines with Center objectives and OKRs.• Manage program interdependencies, resource constraints, and project timelines to ensure successful initiative delivery.• Facilitate high-level technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders to define and meet complex technical requirements.• Design and implement program evaluation protocols to monitor impact and continuously improve performance.• Apply Agile methodologies to support iterative design processes, youth-centered feedback loops, and evolving program requirements.• Support negotiate MOUs, service agreements, and financial forecasting for grants and program development.• Cultivate a positive team culture, offering guidance during ambiguity and coaching team members toward high performance.• Proactively identify risks, gaps, and opportunities by collaborating with cross-functional teams and community partners.• Supervise and coach staff, promoting accountability and development across the Center\'s programs.• Remain agile and solutions-oriented by addressing challenges and continuously improving systems for program success.

Education

• University of Utah

  Master of Education - MEd

  2018 — 2021

• Utah Valley University

  Associate of Science (A.S.)

  2011 — 2014

• University of Utah

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2014 — 2016

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Spanish
• Community Outreach
• Mentoring
• Digital Media
• Teamwork
• Event Planning
• Program Development
• Higher Education
• Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Training
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Planning
• Student Development
• Program Management