Cassie Backer

Experience

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  Juice Stop

  Aug 2001 - Dec 2005

  LEAD CASHIER/TRAINER

  Opened and closed storeTook and fulfilled ordersOrganized merchandiseEnsured customer satisfaction

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  SJ Amoroso Construction

  Dec 2003 - Oct 2005

  Assistant to Project Manager

  Coordinated front desk operations and ensured high quality customer serviceAnswered telephone and counter inquiries; referred questions, took messages, and provided basic informationFiled and retrieved records and filesCreated, organized, and maintained logs and recordsDistributed and sorted incoming and outgoing mailMaintained inventory of office suppliesTrained newly hired employees

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  Edelweiss Lodge

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2006

  RECREATION AIDE

  • Ski Lodge Front DeskDistributed ski lift passes and equipment rentalsAssisted guests with questions and/or problemsProvided information to customers via phone or in-personRegistered customers for ski/snowboard lessonsCashiered and counted inventory on merchandise• Market StationMaintained complete knowledge of floor plans, company information, menu information, and operationsMaintained clean environmentMaintained quality customer serviceSold menu items and beveragesComputed basic mathematical calculations• Just For Kids ProgramTaught arts and crafts for children’s programsSupervised children activitiesMaintained a safe program environment for participants and staffParticipated in and lead recreational activities• CampgroundChecked-in and checked-out guestsMaintained campgroundMaintained clean cabinsRan campground store including cashiering, stocking merchandise, opening and closing reportsTrained in Micros software Show less

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  Taisei Construction Corporation

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2007

  PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

  Prepared and typed meeting minutesCollected required PLA documents, insurance certificates and OCIP documents from subcontractorsCreated and maintained logsCollected and sent out invoices for paymentsFiled paperwork, entered data, and answered phonesDistributed and posted "Requests for Information" from subcontractorsAssisted Project Engineers with tasks such as submittals, drawings, and change ordersTrained in Expedition software

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  South Coast Literacy Council

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  English Teacher/Tutor

  Prepared lesson plansTaught English skills appropriate for students levelTracked and monitored students progressCreated comfortable environment for studentsResearched and implemented appropriate materials for activities

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  Irvine Ranch Conservancy

  May 2011 - Oct 2011

  Intern, Public Programs

  Assist Public Programs CoordinatorUpdate public program websiteAct as liaison between volunteers and public programsCoordinate volunteer orientation Assist with preparation and running of special eventsAssist with the directing of public programs and management of 300 volunteers

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  Phuket Technology College

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  English Teacher

  Taught six different language courses including International Tourism and Business English Maintained a safe classroom environmentPrepared and administered tests, examination papers, and exercises\Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons to a range of classes and age groupsCreatively produced new materials, including audio and visual resourcesParticipated and organized social and cultural school events including English Camp, Sports Week, and Just Say NoBasic administration Show less

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  UC Irvine

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2014

  English Programs Administrator

  ESL Student records, reporting, and coordination Create and update accurate and detailed student spreadsheetsResponsible for submitting final grades to embassies/sponsored affiliations in a timely manner Provide reports for students regarding attendance, grades, and academic progress. Create letters of student attendance, including probation and dismissal letters. Communicates with teachers for the collection of attendance, midterm grades, final grades, perfect attendance, and straight A’s. Supervision of 4-7 academic student workers. Assign projects/tasks to GAs, and oversee that GAs stay on task. Administrative Support to IP ESL Managers, Staff, and TeachersPrepare academic information used for quarterly 10 Week ESL program. Schedule presenters for awards ceremonies. Share ceremony information with IP Activities. Show less

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  Kuwait Cultural Office

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2020

  Senior Academic Advisor

  • Response to and initiation of inquiries to various sponsoring agencies in Kuwait• Provision of orientation and advice for over 180 Kuwaiti nationals• Communication with students, parents, universities, and government officials regarding educational, personal, and financial matters• Reference, maintenance, and documentation of scholarship files and mission decrees• Evaluation of student progress in fulfilling requirements of their scholarship alongside the guidelines of their universities• Consultation with the Kuwaiti Cultural Director, Attachés, and Department Director• Creation and presentation of academic reports for the Kuwaiti Cultural Director • Tracking and authorization of time sensitive accounting issues• Support for newly trained academic advisors• Creation and implementation of office wide organizational structures Show less

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  Sycamore Magnet Academy

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  Library Media Technician
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  California State University, Fullerton

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2025

  Intake Advisor
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  SJ Amoroso Construction

  Apr 2025 - now

  Estimating Coordinator