Amy LaZerte
14330 12th Ave NE, Apt #108M Seattle WA 98125
alazerte@yahoo.com (425) 218- 5836
Objective
Program Specialist 2- Student Leadership and Multicultural Programs Office
Skills and Qualifications
 Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performance Production, emphasis Stage Management.
 2.5 years’ experience managing the Rentals Program at North Seattle College which builds
community through serving providing logistical support for wide variety of college related
events promoting engagement participation.
 Direct Experience developing and executing events that promote engagement and participation
with the North Seattle College Sustainability Office, the Northgate READS Program, NSC
STARS Committee, the Licton Springs P-Patch, and North's annual production of the Vagina
Monologues.
 Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusion through my
volunteer work with Poverty Action Network registering previously incarcerated people to vote
and with the Northgate Elementary serving young English language learners.
 Sensitivity to potential challenges faced by people of color in predominantly white communities
as demonstrated during my work as a member of the screening committee for North's Director of
Diversity and Inclusion.
 A deep well of experiences working collaboratively with individuals and groups from various
cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, including the Japanese Consulate, several different
International Sister City Associations, government agencies, and students from extremely diverse
backgrounds from all over the world
 Ability to mentor and support diverse learners, as demonstrated by my work as a Volunteer at
Northgate Elementary and supervision and mentoring of student workers with the Rentals office
 Well-honed organizational skills
 Superb written and oral communication skills
 Proficient with Computers
 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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North Seattle College
June ‘11- Dec ‘12
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.
Office Assistant
North Seattle College
Sep ‘10- Jun ‘11
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.
Seattle, Washington
Sustainability Office
Conceived of, organized, marketed, promoted and produced campus wide special events, classes
and workshops.
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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North Seattle College Sustainability Committee Member 2010- Current
North Seattle College Director of Diversity and Inclusion Hiring Committee Member, 2015
North Seattle College Business Technical Advisory Committee , 2011-Current (Chair 2014-2015)
North Seattle College Sustainability Club, President 2010-2011
Licton Springs P-Patch Steering Committee Member, 2011-2013
Northgate Reads Steering Committee, 2011-2013
Poverty Action Network Voter Registration and Data Entry Volunteer, 2012