Antony V. López, MPA

Antony V. López, MPA

Supervisor/COO, Driver, Veterinarian

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    City Manager at City of Avenal

  • Education

    • Instituto Brasil-Estados Unidos

      2012 - 2012
      Study Abroad Português

      Activities and Societies: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - Summer 2012- Courses in Advanced Portuguese II and Brazilian Culture

    • Avenal High School

      2006 - 2010
      High School Valedictorian 9-12

      Activities and Societies: - Class of 2010 Vice-President, President - Associated Student Body (ASB) President, senior year - First Student School District Board Member - GPA: 4.5, Valedictorian - JV Basketball - Future Farmers of America (FFA) - California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Life Member - Club Ed - English Language Learners Opting for Success (ELLOS)

    • Georgetown University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Women's & Gender Studies (Concentration, Globalization & Poverty)

      Activities and Societies: Co-Chair of M.E.Ch.A. (Chicano Student Movement of Aztlán); Founder and Co-Chair of Hilltop Tacos; Ballet Folkórico Mexicano de Georgetown (BFMG); Founder and Treasurer for Betta Kappa Chapter of Phi Iota Alpha; Founder of Cura Personalis Initiative; Illuminating Lauinger (Grant from Re-Imagine Georgetown); Renaissance House of Magis Row. Lobbied formalization of the Multicultural Graduation Ceremonies under CMEA through direct funding of $20,000 from the Provost’s office in 2014. - Bachelor of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies (Concentration: Globalization & Poverty), minors in Portuguese and Psychology.- Awards: CSP Gold Emerging Leader (Spring 2012), CMEA’s Commitment to Diversity Award (Spring 2013), Lena Landegger Community Service Award & Scholarship (Spring 2014)

    • University of Southern California - Sol Price School of Public Policy

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Public Administration - MPA Local Government

      Activities and Societies: Concentration Local Government, Certificate in City/County Management - Summa Cum Laude - Phi Kappa Phi (ΦΚΦ), a national honor society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship without restriction and promotes the "unity and democracy of education" - Pi Alpha Alpha (ΠΑΑ), the national honor society for students and professionals in public affairs and public administration who maintain above a 3.5 GPA average The USC Master of Public Administration program emphasizes intersectoral leadership while also helping students develop key analytic, political and communication skills. It’s the combination of these skills that creates truly successful public managers.

  • Experience

    • Rancho de Engorda: La Estrella

      Dec 1999 - now
      Supervisor/COO, Driver, Veterinarian

      - Since 2000, I’ve had the fortune of working on my family’s cattle ranch in México, where we manage over 250 cows, and close to 200 heads of cattle for slaughter each year. - Having a personal stake in the operations, I act as a partner in the business, buying and selling cattle with equal weight.- Plant and cultivate crops with a tractor, drive heavy machinery for construction, feed animals and tend to common cattle illnesses, as well as land conservation.- My duties include running the day-to-day operations, managing and supervising projects while ensuring maximum employee productivity. - I also coordinate the accounting through records of our inventory, expenses, profits and losses, while using the information from these reports to help create strategies to achieve business goals. Show less

    • Gelardin New Media Center (Georgetown Lauinger Library)

      Oct 2010 - May 2014
      Student Media Specialist Supervisor/Consultant

      - Assisted patrons troubleshooting media related questions; held workshops discussing shooting techniques and post-production editing. - Storyboarded and recorded tutorials for GNMC equipment with supervisor, Ed Keller.- Programs utilized and assisted with: Final Cut Pro 7 & X, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premier, Soundbooth, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat), ProTools, and ArcGIS. - Supervised student desk employees and trained them with GNMC equipment and resources.- Managed the official Facebook and Tumblr accounts for GNMC, alongside creation of a resource Wiki for student employee reference and communications. - Illuminating Lauinger – ReImagine Georgetown grant recipient of $1,000 from the Corp, a grant to help promote student art across Lauinger Library through competitions and study breaks. Show less

    • GUrilla Services

      Jul 2012 - Oct 2016
      Founder, Content Creator

      - Freelancing, print and design services startup; providing long format print jobs and program pamphlets for Georgetown student groups and events. Designs for flyers and advertisements.- Manage workflow of an average 20 posters per week. Visual flyer designs for over 10 events and group logos ranging from BFMG, Georgetown Day, GSP, MEChA, and Ritmo y Sabor. Link:http://bit.ly/avlVIDEOS to view sample portfolio of work.

    • Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

      Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
      Director, KIPP/Cristo Rey Summer Immersion Program (Former Mentor)

      - Counseling rising high school seniors spending three weeks of college immersion at Georgetown. - Manage entire program as handed down by previous director Kyle Burns. - Help interview and hire mentors, pre-program planning and training, manage staff payroll, daily meetings, be on call 24/7. - Problem-solve resident hall GoCard access and meal plans, classroom assignments, OCAF interaction, Georgetown transportation, catering, and organize a final banquet in Riggs Library.

    • Oasis Custom Computers

      Jun 2015 - now
      Co-Founder, Owner/CEO, Content Creator

      - Computer repair, tune-ups, and tutorials for both Apple and Windows computers of all makes.- Print and design services; providing long format print jobs and program pamphlets for local groups and events. Designs for flyers and advertisements.- Analog to digital media conversion for VHS, 35mm film, and other analog media types for preservation.

    • City of Avenal

      Mar 2017 - now

      - Coordinate and assist in planning activities, including zoning changes, site plan reviews, parcel maps, subdivision plans, and mobile home installations.- Provide services in economic development, growth, redevelopment, and code enforcement; interpret and explain the City codes and regulations.- Maintain and regularly update City website. - Collect statistical data, prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use, tax base data, and occupancy rates, using ArcGIS.- Manage City’s Technology & Training Center, with funding from the Wonderful Company, to host workforce development workshops and tech related courses, serving over 70 students, annually.- Organize over 500 accounts of City Housing Programs (CDBG) portfolio, including First-Time Homebuyer and Housing Rehabilitation programs.- Prepare Staff Reports, monthly reports and yearly summaries for the Community Development Department and serve as Secretary to the Planning Commission.- Write, administer, and report for grants and special programs.- Contribute, author, and revise Avenal General Plan Update 2035, Zoning Ordinance Update 2018, and corresponding Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration CEQA document for adoption.- Serve as 2020 LUCA Census Liason and Census 2020 Avenal Complete Count Co-Chair.- Safety Meeting President Show less

      • City Manager

        Oct 2020 - now
      • Associate Planner

        Mar 2017 - Oct 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Graduate Certificate in City/County Management

      University of Southern California
      Aug 2020
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    • Master of Public Administration

      University of Southern California
      Aug 2020
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Summa Cum Laude University of Southern California Aug 2020 University honors for completing appropriate course work with an overall grade point average of 4.0.
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Wes McClure Scholarship California City Management Foundation Jun 2020 The Wes McClure Scholarship is be awarded to the applicants who best demonstrate an interest in a career in local government. https://www.cacitymanagers.org/scholarship-information/
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Phi Kappa Phi (ΦΚΦ) Phi Kappa Phi (ΦΚΦ) Apr 2020 An honor society established in 1897 to recognize and encourage superior scholarship without restriction as to the area of study and to promote the "unity and democracy of education." Graduate students must have ranked in the top 10 percent of their class.
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Pi Alpha Alpha (ΠΑΑ) Pi Alpha Alpha (ΠΑΑ) Sep 2019 The national honor society for students and professionals in public affairs and public administration who maintain above a 3.5 GPA average. ΠΑΑ membership identifies those with the highest performance levels in educational programs preparing them for public service careers. It is administered by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration in the United States.
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      2019 Employee of the Year City of Avenal Apr 2019 "In recognition and acknowledgment of your exemplary service to the City of Avenal, as Associate Planner. Your education, skills and vast knowledge have helped the city progress in many areas; your willingness to assist others when help is needed the most is appreciated beyond measure. The city, community and public-at-large do, hereby honor you for all you have done and continue to do, to keep the city operating and moving forward."
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Avenal Rotarian of the Year Avenal Rotary Club Apr 2019 "In recognition of Service to Rotary and the City of Avenal."
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Lena Landegger Community Service Award & Scholarship Georgetown University May 2014 The Landegger Charitable Foundation has made a generous gift to Georgetown University for the purpose of honoring and rewarding Georgetown undergraduates for distinguished contributions to community service. These are students who have voluntarily committed to serve those in need in the many communities of which Georgetown is a part. Each year, twenty students will be selected to receive the awards. The Lena Landegger Community Service Awards provide a remarkable occasion for Georgetown to… Show more The Landegger Charitable Foundation has made a generous gift to Georgetown University for the purpose of honoring and rewarding Georgetown undergraduates for distinguished contributions to community service. These are students who have voluntarily committed to serve those in need in the many communities of which Georgetown is a part. Each year, twenty students will be selected to receive the awards. The Lena Landegger Community Service Awards provide a remarkable occasion for Georgetown to celebrate and honor its deep commitment to community service. Show less
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Commitment to Diversity Award Center for Multicultural Equity & Access (CMEA) Mar 2013 Recognition from Georgetown's CMEA as a student organizational leader committed to spreading diversity and cura personalis.
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Georgetown Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) Emerging Leader Award Center for Student Programs (CSP) Gold Apr 2012 Recognition as an emerging leader by peer leaders of Georgetown student organizations.
    • Awarded to Antony V. López, MPA
      Milton O. Wilen Award for Educational Excellence Reef-Sunset Unified School District May 2008 Award given for exceptional accomplishment in the academic field, citizenship, participation, and social behavior under competitive situations. Highest honor given by Reef-Sunset Unified School District.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Beta Kappa Chapter, Founder, Treasurer

      Issued by Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on Apr 2012
      Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.Associated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Member, Historian for Rotary of Avenal Club #611, District 5230

      Issued by Rotary International on Aug 2017
      Rotary InternationalAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Alumni, Host and Coordinator

      Issued by Ivy League Project on Apr 2008
      Ivy League ProjectAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Director and Board Member

      Issued by Avenal Historical Society & Museum on May 2017
      Avenal Historical Society & MuseumAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Secretary

      Issued by Avenal Trails Committee on Jun 2017
      Avenal Trails CommitteeAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Volunteer Technician

      Issued by Commission on Aging, Senior Nutrition Program on Feb 2019
      Commission on Aging, Senior Nutrition ProgramAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Member

      Issued by Kings Partnership for Prevention on Jun 2019
      Kings Partnership for PreventionAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Member

      Issued by Kings County Health Department Tobacco Coalition on Feb 2019
      Kings County Health Department Tobacco CoalitionAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Co-Chair

      Issued by Citizens Advisory Committee for Avenal State Prison on May 2017
      Citizens Advisory Committee for Avenal State PrisonAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Co-Chair, Tresurer

      Issued by M.E.Ch.A. (Chicano Student Movement of Aztlán) on Jul 2010
      M.E.Ch.A. (Chicano Student Movement of Aztlán)Associated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Co-Founder, CEO

      Issued by Hilltop Tacos on Jun 2011
      Hilltop TacosAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Emerging Leaders Program: Part II (ELP II) Mentor

      Issued by Edu-Futuro on Sept 2011
      Edu-FuturoAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Logistic Director, Senior Advisor

      Issued by Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Georgetown on Jan 2011
      Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de GeorgetownAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Founder - Illuminating Lauinger, Grant Writer (my first grant)

      Issued by Georgetown University on May 2011
      Georgetown UniversityAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Founder of Renaissance House of Magis Row

      Issued by Georgetown University on May 2012
      Georgetown UniversityAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA
    • Member

      Issued by Kings County Association of Governments, Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan Workgroup on Jul 2019
      Kings County Association of Governments, Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan WorkgroupAssociated with Antony V. López, MPA