Experience

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  Lopez Consulting Group

  • CEO/President

    • 2009 - Present

    Lopez Consulting Group (LCG) was formed in 2009, to provide services to public sector entities. Professional services are provided by our qualified consultants who are highly experienced, have expertise in public sector operations, and who pride themselves in delivering excellence. LCG is composed of former “Big 4” Partners, Directors and Senior Managers who all have executive “hands-on” experience in Public Sector and Not-for-Profit organizations. Their experiences include State Department Directors, Legislative Analysts, Executive Managers, Budget Officers, City Managers, and Chief Information Officers for State, Federal, and Local entities. Our consultants have extensive experience in working as a team and bring great teamwork, complimentary skills, and experiences which translate into a well-prepared and ready team of specialist to assist clients. Our broad-range of services meets most organizational needs.

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  Madrinas

  • Virtual network with global reach

  • Board Member/Treasurer/Past President/

    • 2003 - 2017
    • Virtual network with global reach

    Madrinas is a unique organization dedicated to the leadership development and advancement of Latina professionals. We are committed to celebrating our rich Latino culture. Through the organization we provide mentorship, role models, and we leverage our knowledge and experience to help shape the future of the growing pool of talented professional, Latina women.

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  AgreeYa Solutions

  • Folsom, CA

  • Senior VP Consulting Services

    • 2006 - 2009
    • Folsom, CA

    Led the consulting services and sales for all industry lines served by the firm.

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  Bartig Basler & Ray

  • Roseville, CA

  • Partner

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Roseville, CA

    Recruited to establish a consulting unit within this regional accounting firm. Provided consulting services to existing clients from a variety of industries. Represented the firm on the national affiliate’s organization and chaired the National Consulting Practice Committee.Accomplishments:• Grew a viable consulting practice for the firm to support a consulting group of four professionals• Assisted the firm in developing the merger strategy for the firm for a successful merger of both the consulting and the audit/tax practices

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  Deloitte & Touche LLC

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Partner

    • 1997 - 2003
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Led and managed sales and delivery of consulting services to public sector entities throughout the western U.S. Additionally, served in a national capacity as a resource for public sector clients and prospective clients.

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  MartinezBecerra Consulting LLC

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Partner

    • 1991 - 1997
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Provided independent management, technology and business process consulting services for the private and public sectors.

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  Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Executive Coordinator to the Board of Directors

    • 1987 - 1990
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Reported directly to the Board of Directors and served as liaison between the Board and the General Manager. Supervised 15 staff advised the Board of Directors and the General Manager on policy development and communication strategies. Managed and directed the Government Affairs and Public Information Office. Facilitated communication between the Board, General Manager and District staff. Provided independent analysis to the Board on proposals, projects, and issues.

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  Deloitte Haskins & Sells

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Sr. Manager/Manager/Sr. Consultant

    • 1981 - 1987
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Served as the Western Regional Manager for providing management, information systems, and organizational consulting services to public sector entities (including State, local government, education K-12 and Higher Education)

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  Office of the Legislative Analyst

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Program Analyst

    • 1980 - 1981
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Performed fiscal, policy and management analysis of State programs and agencies for the legislature. Responsibilities included performing fiscal and policy bill analysis and presenting bill testimony to legislative committees, identifying specific recommendations to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness, interacting with staff from the State agencies, regulatory agencies, legislative staff and with program advocates, conducting statewide program site visits to investigate and research issues

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  California State University, Office of the Chancellor

  • Long Beach, CA

  • Budget Analyst

    • 1976 - 1980
    • Long Beach, CA

    Performed analysis and review of data submitted to the Office of the Chancellor and made recommendations relating to the fiscal management of programs of the nineteen campuses. Responsibilities included performing technical, budget and financial calculations and projections, conducting management analysis and program development. Served as liaison with campus personnel and system-wide program managers. Responded to inquiries from State control agencies and the Legislature, including representing programs at legislative hearings