1. Lynne Chance Peterson
5616 Grandview Boulevard, Mound, MN 55364
612.719.0258
petersonlynne23@yahoo.com
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Summary
Results-oriented Administrative Professional with 15+ years’ experience. Excellent organizational, communication
and data management skills with demonstrated success mentoring and team-building. Seeking to bring talent for
directing multiple projects and satisfying tight deadlines to new career.
Professional Experience
Administrative Assistant to High School Activities Director 8/2003 to Present
Westonka Public Schools, Mound Westonka High School Minnetrista, MN
 Manage $1 million+ publicly-funded budget that serves over 700 students with high quality athletic, arts and
academic programming; maintain financials for 50+ programs.
 Lead event coordination for games and contests, conference and section events, and stage productions;
secure supplies/materials, create related media, assign support staff.
 Implemented online registration systems for student athletics and activities:
 RevTrak / RegWerks (2010) — upgraded fee and registration data collection; integrated with MS Excel.
 FeePay (TIES Education Technology, 2015) — further upgraded and modernized data collection to work in
tandem with district student record keeping module; created entirely Web-based registration process by
adapting Minnesota State High School League documents, district waivers and student physical exam data
to function between the two programs.
 Compile and evaluate statistical data including program revenues, expenses and fee structures; student
participant population and demographics; student achievements; event (gate/attendance) reports.
 Assist with hiring coaches/advisors; collect and submit mandated employment documents; create and submit
coach/advisor contracts; ensure HR /Payroll Specialists receive proper, timely paperwork.
 Evaluate coaches/advisors and event workers; provide feedback on performance and outcomes to Activities
Director.
 Create and maintain Web sites and materials; update and revise to ensure functionality.
Student Senate Advisor 8/2008 to 5/2014
Westonka Public Schools, Mound Westonka High School Minnetrista, MN
 Lead 30 peer-elected student members with co-advisor to organize and execute events such as Homecoming,
Prom, Staff Appreciation, and Dodge Ball fund-raiser/food drive.
 Implemented all-campus bonfire (2010) and Homecoming mini-carnival (2012).
 Mentored student leaders, exposing them to budgets, objective planning and deadlines.
Facility Use Coordinator/Building and Events Supervision 2/1997 to 7/2003
Westonka Public Schools, Community Education and Services Minnetrista, MN
 Created master district facility-use schedule; managed data entry; communicated with user groups;
created/maintained client files and staffing schedules.
 Increased paid facility use by over 100% in two years through proper contract management and invoicing.
 Program coordinator of bi-annual, community theater event through Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre; liaison for
theater company who facilitated week-long musical theater experience.

2. Lynne Chance Peterson
5616 Grandview Boulevard, Mound, MN 55364
612.719.0258
petersonlynne23@yahoo.com
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Related Skills and Experience
Technical Proficiency
 Experienced with Microsoft Office suite and Google Drive applications.
 Demonstrated history of adopting new technology and achieving high degree of efficiency, including the
following: Skyward Financial and Student Records Management; RSchoolToday Event, Transportation and
Facility Use Scheduler; RegWerks and RevTrak registration and fee payment systems; TIES FeePay registration
and fee payment systems; SchoolFusion.com Website (district Web program); VNN Technologies
(Activities/Athletics Web program).
 Technical skills include data management and analysis, Internet research, typing and 10-key ability; superior
writing and editing skills.
Customer Service
 Effectively handle needs of parents, students, patrons and donors over a 15+ year career through active
listening, evaluating situations, seeking input and resolving problems.
 Developed valued relationships with parents, clients and vendors and routinely receive positive feedback
from them.
 Key soft skills include excellent communication ability, years of problem-solving experience and a good sense
of humor.
Event Planning
 Organize and execute annual Recognition Breakfast for 75+ students, parents and guests (2009-2015).
 Developed one-day retreat attended by roughly 150 graduating seniors (2009-2014).
 Coordinated week-long ESL language development camp; collaborated with Associate Dean and student
leaders to develop budget and implement curriculum (Normandale Community College, 1994-1996).
 Interim Youth Fellowship Coordinator (St John’s Lutheran Church, 2002-2003) and 8-year Confirmation
Mentor (1997-2005).
 Over 20 years’ professional experience developing and organizing retreats, trainings and special events for
staff and students.
Education
Master of Arts: Public Administration 2008
Hamline University Saint Paul, MN
Significant Coursework (Related research in parenthesis):
 Ethics for Public Administration
 Organizational Theory and Behavior
 Human Resource Management
 Public Policy (Toy Safety Policy Brief and Presentation)
 Public Fiscal Management (TIF and the Redevelopment Projects of Spring Park, Minnesota)
 Administrative Law (The State of Public Media in the United States)
 Local and Municipal Governments
Bachelor of Arts: Economics 1996
Hamline University Saint Paul, MN
Fellowship Recipient, 1994-95, 1995-96
Coursework in Statistics (2 semesters), Accounting (1 semester), and Calculus (2 semesters)