Christina Lopez

Visionary and execution-driven leader with strong history of success in operational excellence, cross-functional coordination, and executive support across diverse industries. Skilled in rapidly assessing complex situations, implementing scalable structures, and driving enterprise-wide efficiency with an aim of enabling executives to focus on high-impact priorities. Experienced in process optimization, organizational design, multi-level project execution, and vendor/partner management.

Trusted advisor with solutions-first mindset; combining strategic insight, creativity, and resilience with a focus on delivering measurable impact across operations, communications, and people initiatives. Adept at navigating ambiguity, leading executive communications, managing stakeholder relationships, and fostering inclusive cultures that attract, retain, and develop top talent. Known for partnering with C-suite executives to translate vision into actionable initiatives.

Chief of Staff at Raymond West – Intralogistics & Material Handling Company (2023-07 – 2025-11)

Intra-Logistics and Warehouse company. Served as the Chief of Staff by identifying and closing operational gaps across an initial network of 13 locations, driving alignment of cross-functional priorities for CEO and executive team. Led operational analysis, corporate calendaring, travel coordination, and event management prior to current COO’s tenure.

Reengineered travel and event processes, introduced scalable systems, and delivered measurable cost efficiencies. Oversaw executive support staff, strengthened communication flow, and enhanced decision-making frameworks. Produced executive-level presentations and supported acquisition activities, including proposals, due diligence, and approval documentation.

Enabled organizational transparency by instituting structured communication cadences and standardized reporting frameworks while supporting growth from 13 to 27 locations.

• Scaled organizational infrastructure to support rapid workforce growth from approximately 800 employees to 1,600+ by building policies, enterprise standards, and scalable operational systems.
• Improved spend controls, reduced annual travel costs from $5M to $3.5M, and generated ~$1.5M in savings by directing enterprise travel governance and leading migration from Concur to NAVAN.
• Built and enforced 20+ enterprise policies and procedures, including fully integrated travel-expense controls within company systems by streamlining travel, facilities, HR, and governance operations as well as reducing procedural errors by 40%.
• Achieved 95% accuracy in quarterly audits by redesigning policy frameworks, clarifying role ownership, and collaborating with Data Analytics teams to remediate audit findings.
• Led enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives that boosted productivity, eliminated inefficiencies, and standardized practices across HR, Operations, Facilities, and Travel, including rebuilding the monthly AMEX reconciliation process from a single-point-failure model to a scalable Navan Connect system.
• Saved $175K in year one across 13 locations, and $250K+ in year two across 27 locations by optimizing vendor negotiations, leveraging hotel partnerships, and eliminating unnecessary third-party costs.
• Increased 30% in operational efficiency by rebuilding travel operations following executive assistant turnover; implementing new software, hiring and training staff, and redesigning the travel structure.

Chief of Staff at Alatus Aerosystems (2020-01 – 2022-12)

Aerospace manufacturer of first tier OEM products for Boeing. Functioned as Chief of Staff to CEO, driving executive operations, organizational transformation, and cross-functional alignment across four manufacturing facilities. Strengthened communication systems, led company-wide change initiatives, and coordinated strategic priorities with senior leadership and global stakeholders.

Oversaw facilities teams, managed critical resource flow to meet Boeing requirements, and directed major global events, including Paris and Dubai Airshows. Led COVID-19 Task Force by developing policies, labor analyses, and safety protocols to maintain business continuity.

• Maximized CEO accessibility and improved upward reporting by 30% by implementing enterprise communication systems.
• Directed global event operations for Paris and Dubai Airshows; coordinated with international vendors, created briefing materials, prepared executive bios, and ensured seamless stakeholder engagement.
• Accomplished 100% adherence to training requirements, including 80% training return rate within 14 days, recovering organization from noncompliance status by ensuring full OSHA and California regulatory compliance across multi-site operations.
• Enhanced operational performance by leading a cross-functional improvement initiative that increased on-time delivery by 22%, first-pass yield by 35%, and cash flow by 45%.
• Executed workforce optimization initiative and reduced headcount from 290 to 200 by identifying redundancies, restructuring departments, and achieving 40% cost savings without compromising production targets.
• Oversaw facilities management across four 70K-sq.-ft. sites; ensured operational continuity, supervised site staff, and strengthened capability through targeted training programs.

Business Development Executive at IPECO (2018-09 – 2020-01)

The manufacturer of all seats in the Boeing aircraft. Steered business development and North American operations for global aerospace supplier by overseeing contracts, pricing, customer engagement, and refurbishment programs. Maintained contractual accuracy, centralized customer data systems, and improved order flow and turnaround time. Served as primary contact for Delta, Bombardier, and Lockheed Martin by elevating customer satisfaction.

• Propelled sales execution by coordinating with engineering, supply chain, quality, and finance teams.
• Directed business development operations across North America, overseeing customer relationships, contract structures, and long-term service obligations for airline and OEM clients.
• Delivered $1.2M in cost savings and prevented multi-million-dollar losses by creating contract review and validation process that uncovered pricing, scope, and SLA discrepancies; salvaging Lockheed Martin contract.
• Shortened buying cycle by 20% and increased purchase pipeline for Delta and Bombardier by implementing KPIs, creating standardized cycle-time metrics, and streamlining internal approval workflows.

Executive Assistant to C-Suite for all Portfolio Companies at HSSH Capital (2014-05 – 2018-09)

HSSH Capital was a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California. Provided executive-level operational and strategic support to C-suite across multiple portfolio companies, driving efficiency by streamlining workflows, formalizing communication, and implementing best practices. Coordinated cross-departmental priorities, travel, and executive presentations, enhancing performance and revenue capacity.

Strengthened high-value stakeholder relationships to support business development and partnership initiatives.

• Enabled sales productivity by freeing executive and team capacity for revenue-generating activities.
• Headed end-to-end VIP travel for high-profile events, including Super Bowl and Masters.
• Coordinated C-suite meeting logistics, board materials, and executive presentation decks, elevating communication quality and strategic alignment across portfolio companies.
• Ensured smooth cross-company collaboration by organizing regular leadership meetings, capturing action items, tracking progress, and facilitating alignment across business units.
• Boosted operational efficiency by +20% through workflow gap analysis, clarification of chain-of-command structures, and development of consistent communication practices across teams.

Associate's in General Studies – University of Colorado, Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Emphasis on Strategic Communication) – University of Colorado, Denver, CO