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Zephryn Conte is an experienced and passionate Organizational Professional Development Specialist, with a national and local track record of designing and implementing short and long term Adult or Youth Training Programs and Special Events.
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PO Box 2458, Tempe, Arizona 85280
Zephryn Conte, MA Off: 480-774-9844 C: 480-250-2131
zephryn.conte@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
seeking collaborations, consulting contracts or employment utilizing expertise in program
design and management, creativity and performance training and professional
development in public, private, government and non-profit sectors
SUMMARY
I am an experienced and passionate Organizational Professional Development Specialist,
with a national and local track record of designing and implementing short and long term
Adult or Youth Training Programs and Special Events. As a Nationally Published
Author/Speaker, I have made searchable contributions in the fields of peace-making,
conflict resolution, inter-group relations, leadership development, parent/family education,
applied creative arts, S.E.L./EQ (social-emotional learning/emotional intelligence) including
nationally published writing/training manuals in those topics. I have worked in
public/private/government/non-profit/commercial communities as a professional or
personal trainer and coach; performing artist; and on-air recording and broadcast
professional.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Consultant: Writer/Program Developer: 2011-12
Arizona State Governor’s Office of Children, Youth & Families
Designed/Wrote Professional Development Training Manual “Promoting Your
Cause: From Mission To Message” (Environarts, Inc ® Consulting-Owner)*
Consultant: Program Developer/Lead Presenter/ Training of Trainers 2007-10
Arizona Governor’s Commission On Service and Volunteerism
Statewide education initiative: “National Service and Inclusion-A Path to Employment.”
* Environarts, Inc.® Consulting is a professional development resource for best practices in
education, training and the practical application of creative mediums. www.environarts.com
Adult Educator - Maricopa County Community College District 2008-10
Adult Basic Education (GED), ELL Advanced writing classes
Program Director - Legacy Education Group (3, K-12 AZ Charter Schools)
2006-08
Director of K-12 Fine-Arts Department managing 6 teachers and all aspects of
classroom Instruction; managed internal communications and multi-school programs;
overseeing 3 schools and adherence to Arizona Sate Education curriculum standards.
Professional Development Trainer - Senior Program Manager ‘94-2005
ESR National (National Education & Training Organization, Cambridge, MA)
Training & Staff Development in Inter-group Relations/Principled Problem-Solving for
government, education and community organizations and universities (50+ sites nationally)
Writing/Program & Curriculum Development: Project Leader & Lead writer for 3
professional training manuals and curricula published by ESR National
Senior Program Manager: multi-year turn-key implementation of national (K-12) “Resolving
Conflict Creatively Program” - Diversity and Conflict Resolution/Mediation Education - in AZ,
CA, NY, NJ - including site-based recruitment, training and leadership development; On going
“train-the-trainer” consulting with administrators, teachers, parent and student populations;
Zephryn Conte, MA CV 2012 P.2
Program Designer/Author - US Justice Dept/Nat’l Endowment for the Arts 1995-2000
Designed/co-authored/implemented national program "The Art in Peacemaking” focusing
on community building, conflict resolution, diversity education through the arts.
www.arts.gov/pub/ArtinPeacemaking.pdf) (Environarts, Inc ® Consulting-Owner)
PUBLICATIONS (Highlights)
Promoting Your Cause: From Mission To Message, Author (AZ Governor’s Office For
Children Youth & Families)
The Art in Peacemaking, Co-author (US Justice Dept. - National Endowment for the Arts)
Schools with Spirit, Nurturing the Inner Lives of Children and Teachers, Contributing
Author (Beacon Press, Boston, MA)
Project Hearts, Heads, Hands, Co-Author/Project Designer (Alameda County Office of
Education)
Magazine Columns: Four Corners Magazine, Sedona, AZ; Good Life News, Phoenix, AZ
AWARDS CERTIFICATIONS MEMBERSHIPS
Awards:
Nominee Arizona State Governor’s Award (2 years)
International Marquis “Who’s Who of American Women”
2 Registered Trademarks (Environarts, Inc ®)
Certificates:
State Certified AZ, NY, NJ Adult Education
State Certified NY, NJ Elementary Education
National CPR Certificate: Heart Saver Training (Defibrillator)
Certified Hypnotherapist: 1993
Certified Zumba Instructor 2010
Memberships:
AZ State Summit on Service and Volunteerism Steering Committee
A.G.R.E. E. AZ Interfaith Movement Golden Rule Education Endeavor
A.S.C.A.P. American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers
SAG-AFTRA Screen Actors Guild – Am. Federation of Radio & Television Artists
EDUCATION
MA - Education (Magna Cum Laude) New York University
BA - Fine Arts (Magna Cum Laude) Adelphi University
Graduate Coursework:
Diversity Education, Loyola University, LA;
Conflict Resolution Leadership, Harvard University, MA;
NYC Writing Project, Fordham University, NY;
Metropolitan Opera Teacher Education, Lehman College, NY
Specialized Training:
Mediation Training: 1000+ hrs of professional training and teaching experience in Adult
Community-based/Student Meditation Programs, implemented in over 20 sites nationwide
Broadcast & Public Speaking Training: The Voice Bank, NYC; AFTRA, NYC
Pilates & Yoga: Joseph Pilates Studio, NYC; Integral Yoga Institute, NYC
