K. Saquile Lazenby *******@*******.***
Committed to Prosperity and Success
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Executive Summary
Visionary Leader, Inspirational Educator, and Ordained Interfaith Minister with an Associate’s Degree.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes that youth and adults can learn about spirituality in an environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to their unique learning styles.
• Specializations include: Ordained Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Counseling.
• Instructional Leadership - Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction methodologies to enhance life choices curricula, focus on the three learning styles including visual, kinetic, and auditory.
• Engage Adults – Work closely with educators and clients to ensure success in improving their critical thinking, character building, and decision making skills.
• Leverage Resources / Strategic Collaborations – Work closely with church leaders and community partner’s to encourage community involvement and build strong community alliances.
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HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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THE SEEDS, TIME, AND HARVEST MINISTRIES, Oakland, CA June 2009-May 2011
Interfaith Minister
• Performed sacred ceremonies including weddings, memorials, and blessings-home and children.
• Provided spiritual counseling to individuals, families, and ministries.
• Prepared curriculum for on-going spiritual education for Prayer Emissaries and Chaplains.
• Facilitate workshops on the Prayer and Acts of Faith.
UNITY OF THE BAY CHURCH, Miami, FL January 2002-August 2010
Co-Coordinator of Family Ministry
• Prepared curriculum for Children and Youth (ages 13-17) Workshops on Non-Violent Communication.
• Organized fundraisers including rummage and beverage sales for Children’s Ministry.
• Facilitated workshops on Peace and Conflict Resolutions.
Co-Coordinator of Prayer Ministry
• Assisted Director of Prayer of Ministry with coordination of Prayer Emissaries trainings.
• Recruited potential Prayer Emissaries and helped with the interview process.
• Provided support to Prayer Emissaries in fulfilling their duties including prayer calls and praying with congregants.
• Prepared curriculum for on-going spiritual education for Prayer Emissaries.
• Facilitated workshops on the Dynamics of Prayers and Acts of Faith for Prayer Emissaries.
Highlighted Achievement
• Helped train over 230 Prayer Emissaries.
• Supported 75 Youth in becoming certified as Non-Violent Communicators.
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EDUCATION
A.A, Liberal Arts, Miami Dade College, Miami, FL- June 2009
Interfaith Minister, One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, New York, NY-Ordination-June 2010
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Interfaith Minister
Certified Life Skills Facilitator