Abel Lopez
Oceanside
Summary
Dynamic Sr. Operations and Facilities Coordinator with San Diego Wave FC, excelling in vendor management and event coordination. Proven track record in enhancing facility operations and ensuring health and safety compliance. Adept at fostering team collaboration and streamlining logistics, contributing to seamless match experiences and community engagement. Passionate about delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Coordinator, Operations and Facilities
San Diego Wave FC
06.2025 - Current
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Provided oversight of project deliverables, ensuring quality control throughout the process.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Offered leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees, enriching awareness of job roles and responsibilities.
Facilities Coordinator
San Diego Wave FC
08.2022 - Current
- Sustained top-tier performance of facilities, contributing to efficient operations.
- Established and maintained effective relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring quality and punctuality of services.
- Communicated facility health and safety protocols effectively, maintaining compliance with procedures.
- Created and managed facility maintenance schedules.
- Assisted in budget tracking, expense reporting, and vendor invoicing related to facilities and operations.
- Collaborated with internal departments to fulfill operational needs and event requirements.
- Facilitated venue setup and breakdown for home matches and events at Snapdragon Stadium, the training facility, and the main office, ensuring seamless operations for both the Front Office and Sporting staff.
Street Team Member
San Diego Wave FC
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Engaged with fans to deliver club information and enhance their experience.
- Coordinated and assisted in the setup and tear down of Snapdragon Stadium for home matches.
- Streamlined match broadcasting by promptly informing camera director of team changes and ensuring punctual match commencement.
Street Team Member
San Diego Loyal SC
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Served as a community ambassador for the club at diverse public events and home games.
- Supported team store operations, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for customers.
- Coordinated and assisted in the setup and teardown of USD's Torero Stadium for home matches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
California State University San Marcos
05-2020
Skills
- Vendor management
- Facility maintenance
- Health and safety compliance
- Event coordination
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Logistics coordination
- Team collaboration
- Bilingual communication (English and Spanish)
Timeline
Sr. Coordinator, Operations and Facilities
San Diego Wave FC
06.2025 - Current
Facilities Coordinator
San Diego Wave FC
08.2022 - Current
Street Team Member
San Diego Wave FC
03.2022 - 08.2022
Street Team Member
San Diego Loyal SC
02.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
California State University San Marcos