Jesus Lopez
Work Experience
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Iowa Des Moines Supply
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
April 2024 – July 2026Manage a portfolio of accounts and coordinate client requirements, communications, service needs, and issue resolution.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure customer commitments and service activities are executed effectively.
Track account performance and prepare client and sales reports to support management decisions and growth initiatives.
Prioritize competing requirements, identify business needs, and support territory growth initiatives with sales management.
Negotiate contracts and agreements and collaborate with stakeholders to support successful outcomes.
Resolve escalated client issues through analysis, cross-functional coordination, and timely follow-through.
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Centro Latino
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
January 2022 – March 2024Managed internal and external projects and community initiatives, coordinating objectives, timelines, stakeholders, communications, and deliverables.
Supervised a four-person team, assigning responsibilities, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and training.
Prepared performance reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and digital forms to track activities and support leadership decisions.
Managed escalations and operational issues, identifying solutions and coordinating follow-through with staff and external partners.
Developed stakeholder relationships with community organizations and coordinated outreach programs and events.
Assisted with payroll approvals, employee evaluations, and workplace engagement initiatives.
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ROCKSTAR Satellite
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
November 2019 – January 2022Oversaw company operations, organizational development, financial management, and executive-level priorities across multiple business segments.
Coordinated employee management, training, performance support, and operational priorities to maintain progress toward business objectives.
Developed budgets and supported strategic financial decisions through reporting, documentation, and analysis.
Managed contracts and vendor negotiations and coordinated resources needed for business activities.
Created operational and financial reports for business planning, performance monitoring, and leadership decision-making.
Coordinated conferences, client events, and exhibitor activities, including logistics, communications, schedules, and stakeholders.
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National Restaurants
Location: Van Meter, Iowa
Oct. 2016 - to Aug. 2019Directed daily operations and coordinated employees, financial activities, vendors, customer needs, and organizational priorities.
Managed daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports using Microsoft systems and QuickBooks.
Managed hiring, training, employee development, payroll, assignments, and performance support.
Established vendor contracts and coordinated orders, payments, and ongoing vendor relationships.
Coordinated marketing, advertising, community outreach, and business initiatives while managing competing priorities.
Provided administrative support to the company owner and stepped into operational roles as needed to maintain continuity.
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Palmer Group, Assignment for MSI.
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
April 2016 - to Oct. 2016Coordinated property preservation repair assignments from contractor bid requests through assignment of approved work.
Obtained repair bids, assigned contractors, and coordinated information across multiple parties.
Updated multiple property-preservation systems and Excel data files simultaneously using multiple monitors.
Maintained accurate records, monitored assignments, and coordinated information across active work.
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ROCKSTAR satellite
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
February 2011 to April 2016Provided administrative and operational support to the company owner and coordinated daily office activities.
Managed office files, system data, accounting spreadsheets, legal documents, commission reports, and financial reports.
Managed payroll, invoices, technician equipment, inventory, and office supplies.
Managed daily work-order and service-call schedules for field technicians and coordinated resources for field execution.
Coordinated meetings between Regional Managers and Vice Presidents, including meeting logistics and communications.
Coordinated vendor communications and maintained business relationships with partners.
Assisted with hiring, training, marketing, event planning, community outreach, and customer support.
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Orchard Place - Child Guidance Center
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
Feb. 2014 to Sep. 2014Supported the Office Manager with administrative coordination, scheduling, records, communications, and daily operations.
Assisted with client appointment scheduling, petty cash, mail, filing, office supplies, and clerical support.
Assisted with Spanish-speaking client intakes and interpretation for psychiatry staff.
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The state of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise (DAS-HRE)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
Apr. 2009 to Dec. 2010Provided administrative support to the Bureau Chief of Program Delivery Services, Labor Relations team, and Personnel Officers.
Tracked staff assignments and scheduled appointments; created and maintained tracking sheets, documents, and forms.
Managed databases covering grievances, arbitrations, classifications and appeals, hiring justifications, special pay, appointment rates, and staff/travel-related requests.
Tracked staff travel expenses and maintained accurate administrative records.
Prepared, assigned, filed, retrieved, and tracked grievance records for management and Labor Relations Specialists.
Served as a primary contact for Union Stewards, Union Representatives, and Union Presidents.
Assisted the Training Department with class creation, employee enrollment, and data-system updates.
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Wells Fargo Card Services
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
January 2007 to February 2009Analyzed account activity and documentation to identify potential credit and debit card fraud and determine appropriate action.
Used Outlook, Microsoft systems, Hogan, FDR, Falcon, TransUnion, and other enterprise applications to investigate and document cases.
Coordinated with bank personnel, merchant-services representatives, and financial institutions to resolve issues.
Handled inbound and outbound communications, documented outcomes, and worked with sensitive financial information.
Participated in the Mentor Program and supported new-hire development and training.
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Wells Fargo Bank
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
June 2005 to January 2007Managed customer financial needs while coordinating with internal partners across mortgage, insurance, investments, lending, and other business units.
Used Microsoft and internal banking systems to process requests and maintain accurate records.
Supported branch operations and employee safety when higher-level management was unavailable.
Mentored new hires and participated in community outreach initiatives.
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Wells Fargo Bank
Location: Des Moines, Iowa.
June 2004 to June 2005Managed foreign currency exchange activity for the Midwest Territory, including daily rates, inventory, customer transactions, and shipments.
Coordinated foreign currency sales and shipments with regional banks and internal partners.
Followed OFAC requirements and established procedures while maintaining accurate transaction records.
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Construction Materials Santa Fe
Location: Mexico
Dec. 2000 to April 2004Managed staff hiring, payroll, schedules, performance evaluations, inventory, vendors, and daily operations.
Coordinated supply orders and customer order deliveries and supported customer service activities.
Monitored operational priorities, employee safety, and business performance to support company profitability.
Professional Summary
Project and operations management professional with 15+ years of experience leading cross functional initiatives, coordinating stakeholders, managing operational priorities, and supporting organizational goals across business, government, financial, hospitality, and nonprofit environments. Experienced in planning and executing internal and external projects, developing schedules and work assignments, monitoring performance, preparing management reports, coordinating resources and vendors, resolving issues, and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Skilled at translating objectives into actionable tasks, tracking progress, communicating status, and adapting plans to changing priorities. Known for collaborative leadership, analytical problem solving, accountability, and dependable execution.
Additional Skills
• Administrative & Executive Support
• Calendar & Schedule Coordination
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Travel & Expense Coordination
• Financial Documentation & Reporting
• Data Entry & Record Management
• Written & Professional Communications
• Stakeholder & Client Relations
• Quickbooks Online
• Payroll and Bookkeeping
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
• Vendor & Resource Coordination
• Meeting & Event Coordination
• Project & Workflow Management
• Confidential Information Management
• Problem Solving & Issue Resolution
• Employee Support & Coordination
• Community Outreach
• Bilingual: English & Spanish
Education
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Puente de Ixtla, Morelos, Mexico
High School Diploma -
Chicago, Illinois
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Iowa Latino Hospitality Council
Board Secretary
Jul. 2024 to Current -
Iowa Restaurant Association
Feb. 2025 to Jul. 2026 -
IQCCC
Volunteer
2019-2021Iowa PRIDE Sports League
Vice President
2013 to 2016Al Exito
Mentor/Volunteer
2011 to 2013Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus Volunteer Coordinator &
Board Member
2005 to 2013All Iowa Aids Benefit
Chairman
2005 to 2012Latino Heritage Festival
Chairman
2005 to 2011Justice for our neighbors
Volunteer
2006, 2010, 2011Capital City Pride
Advisor
2006 - 2009Pride Ride
Board member
2008L.U.N.A
Board member