Amy LaZerte
14330 12th Ave NE, Apt #108M Seattle WA 98125
alazerte@yahoo.com (425) 218- 5836
Objective
Invitation to Compete #24-15, Events Services Specialist, Administrative Services Department –
Central Library
Skills and Qualifications
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2.5 years professional experience as an Event Coordinator for North Seattle College
5 years of administrative support experience for North Seattle College
Proven ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing with
diverse constituents while offering superb customer service.
An experienced trouble shooter and problem solver that uses provided tools in innovative
ways
Highly organized and expert at managing changing priorities, working under pressure,
and handling interruptions in a dynamic work environment.
An experienced user of the Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook.
Works well with a high level of autonomy or collaborating with a team.
Available to work a flexible schedule
A strong commitment to intellectual freedom and the Seattle Public Library’s mission to
connect people, information and ideas together to enrich lives and build community
through respect, engaging in partnerships, and transparency in communications and
intentions.
Education
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Bachelors of Fine Arts/Performance Production: Stage Management
Cornish College of the Arts, 2005
Administrative Assistant Certificate and Advanced Customer Service Certificate
North Seattle College, 2011
Relevant Work Experience
Event Coordinator 3
North Seattle College
Dec ’12- Present
Seattle, Washington
Business Office
 Collaborates with inside and outside clients to schedule, plan, and execute meetings,
conferences, celebrations, and sales for 2-1500 people.
 Works with diverse clientele, including students, staff, faculty, administrators, dignitaries,
and community partners with varied expectations, budgets, and constituents their event is
serving to ensure that they have a fantastic event.
 Negotiates costs, book rooms, prepare contracts and creates billing reports. Generate work
orders and IT tickets, prepare floor plans for events. Manages numerous, constantly fluxing
deadlines.
 Serves as on-site coordinator for large college and district events.
 Offers an extensive range of coverage to Food Services in cases of emergency staffing
shortages, including money handling duties, while prioritizing multiple tasks to maintain
rentals workflow.
Amy LaZerte
14330 12th Ave NE, Apt #108M Seattle WA 98125
alazerte@yahoo.com (425) 218- 5836
Office Assistant
North Seattle Community College
June ‘11- Present
Seattle, Washington
eLearning Office
 Provide technical assistance and stellar customer service to faculty and students in the
office, over the phone, and via email in the navigation of their online learning accounts.
 Attend regular committee meetings, generated and distributed meeting minutes.
 Create and update websites and wikis.
 Create and publish informational bookmarks, handouts, and flyers using MS Office Suite.
Office Assistant
North Seattle Community College
Sep ‘10- Jun ‘11
Seattle, Washington
Sustainability Office
 Conceived of, organized, and produced campus wide special events, classes and
workshops.
 Coordinated meetings and promoted community events using Outlook, social networking
sites, and online calendars. Answered multi-line phones, took and distributed messages,
maintained an organized office.
 Employed Microsoft Suite and web based software to create attractive reports, contact
sheets and surveys.
 Requested, organized, and evaluated data for a large sustainability certification.
 Assumed a leadership position in the Sustainability Office when needed.