Eloisa Lopez

Highly accomplished operations and content strategy leader with over 15 years of experience managing complex, large-scale international events and digital media platforms. Proven ability to oversee hospitality operations for over 80,000 guests, manage teams of 45+, and drive revenue through strategic content acquisition and global licensing agreements, generating over $1M. Expertise in stakeholder liaison, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional team leadership to ensure seamless execution and maximize profitability.

East Regional Manager – Hospitality Operations & Infrastructure - FIFA World Cup - Miami

(2025-05 - 2026-08)

• Orchestrated hospitality planning and execution for over 80,000 guests across five premier tournament stadiums: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Gillette Stadium (Boston), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), and MetLife Stadium (New Jersey).
• Managed a team of 45 professionals delivering regional hospitality and venue operations, coordinating across 20 departments per stadium to facilitate seamless guest experiences.
• Served as the primary liaison and strategic coordinator between the Official Hospitality Provider, senior stakeholders, and all internal FIFA functional areas.
• Reviewed and approved comprehensive operational and guest-experience plans, ensuring adherence to global standards and local venue protocols.

Head of Content Strategy - Setplex, LLC - Miami

(2023-01 - 2025-05)

• Spearheaded the prospecting, negotiation, and acquisition of global content titles for the UVOtv AVOD streaming platform via targeted outreach and negotiation.
• Functioned as the key liaison and project coordinator among international sales agents, producers, and US distributors to broaden the streaming catalog.
• Devised and implemented weekly visibility and promotional strategies to maximize profitability and optimize user engagement.

Head of Acquisitions (Synapse Distribution) - Sofa Digital - Miami

(2017-01 - 2023-01)

• Generated over $1 million in company revenue through international film rights and licensing agreements.
• Assessed the financial viability of a film portfolio exceeding 100 titles utilizing proprietary revenue-tracking systems.
• Guided cross-functional marketing, localization, and financial reporting teams to meet revenue objectives.
• Amplified global market reach through strategic licensing and sub-distribution agreements with international partners.

Associate Director, Industry & Programs - Miami Dade College / Miami Film Festival - Miami

• Administered end-to-end travel logistics, scheduling, and hospitality for more than 300 international guests from over 40 countries annually, acting as the executive travel and guest-services lead.
• Negotiated producer and sales agent agreements to enhance filmmaker hospitality initiatives, including detailed guest itineraries and on-site support.
• Represented industry initiatives as the primary liaison for stakeholder relations; facilitated multilingual Q&A sessions in three languages for public-facing events.

Maracanã Stadium Hospitality - FIFA World Cup 2014 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Managed large-scale stadium hospitality operations for over 15,000 guests per match, including high-profile sponsors and dignitaries.
• Oversaw catering vendors and third-party service providers, ensuring the delivery of premium, high-touch event experiences within stringent timelines.

MBA - Neuroscience, Consumerism and Marketing - PUC-RS (2025-09)

Master of Arts (M.A.) - International Studies - Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business Administration - Faculdade São Luís

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Public Relations - Universidade de São Paulo