Amy LaZerte
14330 12th Ave NE, Apt #108M Seattle WA 98125
alazerte@yahoo.com (425) 218- 5836
Objective
Job Number 146595, Marketing Team Lead, Whole Foods – Lynnwood Store
Skills and Qualifications
 2.5 years professional experience managing events for North Seattle College
 Proven ability to collaborate with and lead technical teams providing event support
 Proven ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing with diverse
constituents while offering superb customer service
 Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 year degree) from Cornish College of the Arts in Performance
Production, emphasis in Stage Management
 A practiced public liaison between the college and community groups such as the Licton Springs
Community Council, Northgate Elementary School, and the Japanese Consulate
 A lifelong resident of the North King/South Snohomish region who is very familiar with
Lynnwood, Edmonds, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and North Seattle
 Strongly committed to serving my community and planet by choosing to support sustainable
agricultural practices and companies dedicated to reducing their environmental footprint
 Highly organized and skillful at managing changing priorities, working under pressure, and
handling interruptions in a dynamic work environment
 A systems thinker, who can identify how the details fit together to impact the big picture
 An experienced trouble shooter and problem solver that makes the most of available resources.
 A digital native and experienced user of the Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Outlook
 Works well with a high level of autonomy, collaborating with a team, and executing a shared
vision as communicated by management
 Available to work a flexible schedule and physically able to perform all described job functions
Relevant Work Experience
Event Coordinator 3
North Seattle College
Dec ’12- Present
Seattle, Washington
Business Office/Food Services
 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, conducting the annual food services inventory, implementing a
surprise move to a temporary kitchen, working with unsatisfied Food Services Customers, and
oversight of student food services employees
Amy LaZerte
14330 12th Ave NE, Apt #108M Seattle WA 98125
alazerte@yahoo.com (425) 218- 5836
Office Assistant
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Office Assistant
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June ‘11- Dec ‘12
North Seattle Community College
Sep ‘10- Jun ‘11
Seattle, Washington
Sustainability Office
Conceived of, organized, marketed, promoted 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 supervisor had to take emergency
medical leave
Bicycle Ambassador
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North Seattle Community College
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 marketing collateral, including informational bookmarks, handouts, and flyers
using MS Office Suite.
Cascade Bicycle Club
Apr ’10- Sep ‘10
April 2010 – September 2010 (6 months)
Attended events and provided the public with bicycle safety collateral and maps.
Performed bike safety education and outreach to diverse populations.
Provided regular reports to the department coordinator.
Kept up to date on local bike politics and tactfully discussed hot-button transportation issues with
the public.
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 Volunteer Experience
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Licton Springs P-Patch Steering Committee Member 2010-2012
Seattle Tilth Event Volunteer, 2011-2013
North Seattle College Sustainability Committee Member 2010- Current
Northgate Reads Steering Committee, 2011-2013
North Seattle College Business Technical Advisory Committee Member 2011-Current
o Chair 2014-2016