Naomi Saito

4253 7th Ave NE #301 (509) 850-6086

Seattle, WA 98105 nsaito@uw.edu
EDUCATION
University of Washington, Seattle, WA Expected graduation June 2019
● Bachelor of Arts
● Major in Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP); Minor in Spanish
o Focus of studies in community engagement and placemaking
Recipient of the James L. and Virginia D. Ferris Scholarship at the University of Washington Libraries
Dean’s List Winter 2017 - Spring 2018
Study Abroad with Gonzaga University in Florence, Italy Fall 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE
URM Grant Project Intern
Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority Jan. 2019- Present
 Organize and facilitate Community Development Financial Institution monthly meetings
 Communicate grant project information and distribute meeting minutes to collaborative members
 Create social media marketing for the 2019 Spring AAPI Arts and Crafts Fair

Waterfront Supervisor/Lifeguard/Counselor
Camp Spalding, Spokane, WA Summers 2016-2018
 Created a healthy, close-knit community with a staff of 42 counselors to operate camp activities
 Fostered a safe learning environment to direct cabin activities and participate in all-camp activities
 Supervised lifeguard staff to maintain safe waterfront for up to 200 swimmers and boaters

Student Technician
Engineering Library, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Jan. 2016-June 2018
 Helped patrons from desk, processed books for preservation, and opened and closed library
 Ensured the quality of patron’s experiences through excellent customer service and teamwork

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Committee Point, CEP Communications Committee Jan. 2018-June 2018
 Lead 14-student committee to support major through social media, website, and major-run events
 Utilize skills in graphic design, WordPress, and Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Small Group Leader, University Presbyterian Church Middle School Youth Group Oct. 2017-Present
 Facilitate environment where up to 85 middle schoolers can build community on a weekly basis
 Lead a small group of 8-12 eighth grade girls in personal and spiritual development

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Service Learning Student Teacher, Scuole Pie Fiorentine, Florence, Italy Fall 2018
 Assisted in English lessons in 5th grade classroom in Italian elementary school
 Crafted lesson plans and presented on English vocabulary and American traditions

Engagement Team Member, Tent City Collective Jan. 2017-June 2017

 Worked with a team of seven students to organize events for Tent City 3 during their UW stay
 Communicated between various groups to collect the needed information for each event