Cassie Benze
About Cassie Benze
Cassie Benze serves as the VP of Events at The Women's Network and has a background in marketing and sales. She has held various roles in organizations such as Warby Parker and Amazon, and she studied Communications and Business Administration at the University of Washington.
Current Role at The Women's Network
Cassie Benze serves as the Vice President of Events at The Women's Network since 2023. In this role, she focuses on fostering relationships with businesses, community organizations, and sponsors to enhance event partnerships. She coordinates community outreach initiatives, including workshops and seminars, aimed at strengthening The Women's Network's presence within the University of Washington community. Additionally, she adapts event strategies to ensure a flexible and responsive approach to outreach and promotion.
Experience at Warby Parker
Since 2023, Cassie Benze has been employed as a Sales Supervisor at Warby Parker in Seattle, Washington. In this position, she oversees sales operations and contributes to the overall customer experience. Her role involves managing team performance and ensuring that sales targets are met.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Branding
Prior to her current roles, Cassie worked at signitt.com as a Marketing and Branding Specialist for three months in 2022. She also held positions at Bozzuto as a Marketing and Sales Associate and at Beatmatch (Techstars '22) as an Impact Manager, both in 2022. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in marketing strategies and brand development.
Educational Background
Cassie Benze is pursuing a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications at the University of Washington, expected to graduate in 2024. She also studied Business Administration at the UW Foster School of Business, where she achieved a Minor. Additionally, she has a Minor in Leadership from the University of Washington, which complements her major studies.
Internship Experience
In 2023, Cassie participated in the C21 Amazon Externship for two months, gaining valuable insights into the corporate environment. Earlier, she worked as a Leadership Development Intern at RippleMatch for one month in 2022. These internships contributed to her professional development and understanding of leadership dynamics.