Lamar Fosque
EDUCATION
YouthBuild Public Charter School Washington, D.C.
● AmeriCorps State and National Member Expected Graduation: May 2016 WORK EXPERIENCE
Dynamic Contracting Washington, D.C.
Skilled Laborer April 2015 – January 2018
● Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools, equipment and materials
● Coordinated with mechanics and supervisors to ensure projects met all expectations and were completed efficiently
● Demonstrated initiative to learn new construction skills in order to expand my work roles IHOP Chevy Chase, M.D.
Host December 2015 – March 2016
● Greeted customers as they arrived with enthusiasm and respect
● Wrote down customers’ names and assigned them to appropriate tables within the restaurant
● Presented menus to customers as they were seated Covenant House Washington Washington, D.C.
Intern November 2014 – December 2015
● Maintained clean and organized facilities for one of D.C.’s leading nonprofits supporting youth experiencing homelessness
● Served lunch to students and residents daily
● Communicated with staff and residents to learn moreabout temporary, transitional, and permanent housing opportunities and case management for vulnerable populations COMMUNITY SERVICE
AmeriCorp Park Cleanup Washington, D.C.
Volunteer August 2017 – Present
● Assist with biweekly park cleanup projects
● Communicate with park guests to promote environmental awareness Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) Washington, D.C. Volunteer August 2018– Present
● Complete vocational training for various construction skills and proper use of tools
● Implement learned construction skills and safety precautions
● Construct garden beds, hung drywall, and put down tile flooring SKILLS & TRAINING
● Run Hope Work Workforce readiness training: learned painting, flooring, mill work, and drywall training
● Home Builder’s Institute (HBI) Pre-Apprenticeship Certification