Cassandra S. Email & Phone Number

California, United States

California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

• Drafted grant applications and researched public sector grant opportunities• Attended client facing meetings and took detailed notes, provided follow-up next steps, and updated all client matrixes and tracking documents in software such as ClickUp and Microsoft Planner• Created and updated customized monthly grant activity reports for each client• Managed and updated monthly Grant Catalog tracking document, tracking over 500+ grants from federal, state, and local entities• Coordinated scheduling for the grants team, maintaining active communication with over 15+ clients• Assisted lobbying team with bill tracking, policy research/analysis, and notetaking

San Francisco Bay Area

• Assistant to a Partner and four attorneys focused on public labor agreements, community benefit agreements, and nonprofit legal work• Took highly detailed notes at client meetings, internal meetings, bargaining tables, and court hearings• Managed 5+ attorney calendars and assisted with all scheduling needs• Maintained professional communication with various clients including nonprofits organizations, city, county, and federal government staff, and public entity organizations

Watsonville, California, United States

• Assisted with research and development of the Youth INC program whose purpose is to educate local youth about nutrition and food insecurity issues• Developed effective grant proposals & grant reports and tracked grant deadlines for the Director of Contracts and Grants and the Nutrition Programs Director• Organized outreach and maintained communication with 10+ organizations regarding fundraising for the Youth INC program

Berkeley, California

I was an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley where I received a BA in Global Studies with a focus on development in Europe and a minor in Public Policy.

Berkeley, California

The Review of International Conflict and Security aims to broaden its’ readers understanding of foreign affairs within a rapidly-changing world and inspire undergraduate writing and research regarding conflict and security. I wrote two articles over the course of one school semester regarding international security issues, both of which were published online.

Berkeley, California

• Maintained an accurate record of the chapter's meetings and chapter statistics• Recorded all chapter events and reported to the President and relevant advisors• Compiled all general reports for the proper officers of the chapter• Responsible for updating the chapter roster• Filed an updated list of advisory board members • Published all notices and acknowledged the official correspondence of the chapter• Monitored attendance issues and supervised retention efforts of the chapter

San Francisco Bay Area

• Assisted with all facets of program planning, including: drafting letters, preparing mailings, compiling speaker biographies, designing marketing materials and preparing scripts.• Conducted speaker and topic research through compiling information from a wide range of news, magazine and video sources.• Provided Programs staff with logistical support during event preparation.• Staffed events by setting up auditoriums, registering members and collecting question cards.• Assisted with other administrative support upon request.

University Of California, Berkeley

• Fundraised and planned numerous events to the campus population to benefit NGOs supporting international health• Increased awareness about global health issues, including immunizations for refugees and international women’s health• Planned a forum for 50+ people regarding different careers in public health with representatives from the Peace Corps and World Health Organization

Berkeley, California

• Evaluated and assessed the current Greek Life environment and generated mechanisms to increase safety• Recommended and implemented policy changes in fraternity rules, resulting in increased consent talks• Aided peer educators in educating fraternity and sorority chapters campus-wide on sexual assault and active bystanders

Aptos, California

• Completed daily cleaning, sat guests, made espresso drinks and teas, ran food orders • Took to go orders, answered phone calls, and helped the wait staff and kitchen staff with any general needs

Berkeley, California

• Canvassed on campus with petition signing events to raise support and awareness of those detained at the border • Fundraised to cover legal fees of those detained, specifically family separation undocumented immigrants• Planned an event for 80+ people and worked with local restaurants and vendors to sponsor the event

Berkeley, California

• Consulted students about their health care options on campus and aided them with obtaining the necessary resources • Received education pertaining to local and national health care policies, including an overview on the health care system

University Of California, Berkeley

• Researched current events the United Nations was dealing with, in real time• Canvassed on campus for UNAB club events and educated fellow students on UN issues

Santa Cruz, California

• Opened and closed the store weekly • Managed coworkers break times and shift transitions• Balanced the cash register at the end of shifts• Reported on stock of items and ordered items needed on a weekly basis

Aptos, California

• Tutored children from first to ninth grade in subjects like geometry, math, English, and history

Aptos, California

• Maintained the cleanliness of the pool area• Took calls in the club office• Helped club members with their needs• Reported to my manager throughout the day on the changing numbers of members coming in.

Master'S Degree, City Design & Social Science

Currently pursuing a Masters of Science in City Design & Social Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Expected.

Bachelor'S Degree, Development Economics And International Development

Activities and Societies: Review of International Conflict and Security (RICS), United Nations Association of Berkeley (UNAB), Sigma Kappa.

Study Abroad

High School Diploma, 4.4

Activities and Societies: Student Body President, Junior Class Vice-President, Interact Club Co-President, Young Entrepreneurs Club.