Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer Experience
Technical Skills
Volunteer Experience
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Daniel N. Van Hook

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Experienced professional with over 20+ years of management experience and 5+ years delivering client-centered analytical services and consumer-focused dispute resolution while effectively leading diverse teams across multiple projects. Education in Social & Behavioral Sciences will blend analytical prowess with community-focused initiatives, and the current field of study in Urban Studies - Planning, Design, and Management will emphasize public policy.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Wine Department Manager and Event Planner

BevMo! and GoPuff, Inc.
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by offering personalized wine recommendations, encouraging appointment-based shopping, and increasing imported wine sales by 37%.
  • Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.

Lead Data Analyst/ Dispute Team Leader

Continental Credit Control
05.2014 - 03.2020
  • Created the Dispute Department in partnership with the CEO and CFO. Authored and implemented new policies and procedures, transforming the processing of Consumer Disputes; prevented the cancellation if 47,000+ accounts
  • Increased the average response time for consumer account inquiries was by 42% and 1.1 million in Revenue Recovery.

Hairstylist

The Underground
02.2007 - 09.2015
  • Built and managed a successful business primarily through word-of-mouth, and ultimately sold my client list of 642 to pursue a new career path.

Education

AA-University Studies- - Social And Behavioral Studies

Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA
12.2024

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Communication/ Listening Skills
  • Empathy
  • Grit
  • Problem-Solving
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification
  • Board of Barbering and Cosmetology:

Cosmetology License

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • DEI Certification

Timeline

Wine Department Manager and Event Planner

BevMo! and GoPuff, Inc.
02.2022 - 07.2023

Lead Data Analyst/ Dispute Team Leader

Continental Credit Control
05.2014 - 03.2020

Hairstylist

The Underground
02.2007 - 09.2015

AA-University Studies- - Social And Behavioral Studies

Cuyamaca College
  • Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) Certification
  • Board of Barbering and Cosmetology:

Cosmetology License

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • DEI Certification

Volunteer Experience

  • Fundraising for PAW Works

01/2013, 03/2023, Thousand Oaks, CA

PAW Works animal rescue shelter is a nonprofit organization which has achieved a no kill status for abandoned cats and dogs.

  • Fundraising and Event Staffing The Pacific Pride Foundation

01/2012, 03/2020, Santa Barbara, CA

Provides services to the HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ communities of Santa Barbara County.

Technical Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Electronic Medical Record Software: DAKS, IMAGINE, Intergy, MDIV,
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Project Management
  • Salesforce
  • Slack
  • SQL

Volunteer Experience

  • PAW Works

Fundraising and Pet Adoptions

01/2013, 03/2023, Thousand Oaks, CA

  • The Pacific Pride Foundation

Fundraising and Event Staffing

01/2012, 03/2020, Santa Barbara, CA

Daniel N. Van Hook