1. Cindy Kastner
Career Objective
I have a strong background in business administration, I am detail oriented and a
perfectionist. I am looking for a position that utilizes my skills as well as offers
opportunity for both personal and professional growth.
Work Experience
Store Manager, Elmwood Stationers
Lafayette, CA (July 2009 - present)
• Manager duties included store billing, the hiring, evaluation and review of employee
performance. Online store management as well as receiving, filling and tracking
orders on a daily basis.
• Buyer duties included the buying and tracking of all purchases and merchandising
using Word and Excel.
Assistant to Smith-Jennings, Inc., Human Resources Consulting
San Francisco, CA (April 2011 – present)
• Duties include Excel spreadsheet work to assist with the generation of affirmative
action plans. Kept AAP and files organized and in order. Set and calendared
meetings for owner.
Health Coach and Personal Chef
(July 2012 – present)
• Guide and support individuals with their health goals.
• Provide healthy meals for clients who are limited by time, knowledge or other
constraints.
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, Inc. (CCIH)
Lafayette, CA (2008 - 2009)
• Researched and identified potential Foundations to write grant applications.
• Prepared reports and presented results to the Executive Director.
• Assisted Director of Development with CCIH’s first fundraiser and helped raise
over $100,000.00. Played a key role in the planning and execution of the event.
West Coast Green
San Francisco, CA (2006 – 2010)
• Assisted in facilitating production and post-production of largest green
building exposition in the country.
• Responsible for compiling and collating information received from
guests at registration to be presented on the organization’s website.
Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA)
Market to Table Series
San Francisco, CA (2007 – 2009)
• Assist chefs and staff with preparation and presentation of recipes and
tastings to be exhibited.
• Provide exceptional customer service to buyers.

2. Acalanes/Lafayette School District
Lafayette, CA (1992 – 2008)
• Registration Chairman of Acalanes Grad Night Committee: responsible
for developing the registration process and supervising volunteers.
• Acalanes High School Parents Club Board Member: volunteer coordinator.
• Acalanes Junior Prom Committee: created and managed entertainment
event for students.
• Acalanes Team Parent: generated communication for coach and parents.
• President of Stanley Middle School Parent Advisory Committee: led monthly
meetings between principal and other representatives.
• Burton Valley Elementary: teaching assistant and room parent.
Interests
I am involved in various organizations including The Commonwealth Club, Slow Food
USA, and International Association of Culinary Professionals. Other interests include
digital photography.
Education and Certifications
BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, California State
University, Northridge
Rouxbe Cooking School, Plant-Based Professional Certification,
January 2014 – July 2014
, Holistic Health Coach Certification,
July 2011-June 2012
eCornell’s Plant Based Nutrition Certification, 2011
Green Building Certification, 2006, Build It Green