Zenas Lopez

About Zenas Lopez

I\'m an accomplished, dynamic, and highly tenacious professional, offering distinguished career in directing all aspects of business and market research operations; backed by solid background in data analytics, project management and technology implementations. I have an outstanding record of success in researching and implementing new operation processes and technology developments that promoted innovation and overall business growth; while consistently driving cost savings and optimizing time efficiency. I\'m highly analytical and well organized, with a strong ability to gather and evaluate pertinent information to generate sound judgment and formulate and drive data driven decisions as per assigned tasks.I\'m a multifaceted project leader, with proven capacity to conceptualize, manage, and prioritize multiple projects within technical and business level; while leading diverse and high-performing teams to ensure on-time and under budget delivery.I\'m an articulate communicator with fluency in English and Spanish, along with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish new and existing third-party vendor relationships; while collaborating with leaders and stakeholders to strategize on cross-functional initiatives and processes toward the fulfillment of overall goals. z••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Vice President Global Fieldwork Operations

   National Research Group

   Oct 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Succeeded in expanding the global Quantitative and Qualitative Research Operation departments in Los Angeles with 4 employees to a 20-person team across New York, London, Singapore, and other remote locations. Spearheaded the Quantitative Research Operations Team in handling 80 projects and 35 bids per month that tripled since startup, while supporting the Qualitative Research Operations Team in directing 25-30 projects and 20-25 bids per month that increased by five-folds. Cultivated over 250 vendor partnerships from the 50 partnerships since the startup. Partnered with Sales, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and Marketing department leads in developing strategies and cross-functional initiatives that optimized processes and supported fulfillment of overall goals that included increasing revenue year over year, expansion of team foot print, development of vendor contracts, and the onboarding of a new financial system.

Education

• American University

  Bachelor of Science - BS