Daniel J.

Van Auken
254 744 2571
DanielVanAuken618@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Sales and retail management experience
Proven interpersonal and customer relations skills
Excellent computer and communication skills
Project management experience, including job organization, and coordination
Highly adaptable learning skills and productivity orientation

EXPERIENCE
Petco, Waco Texas
July 2008 March 2009
Groomer and Department Supervisor
Coordinated employee recruiting, job training, and job scheduling
Assisted Petco store manager in recruiting and managing animal grooming
department
Focused on customer relations, quality control, and complaint resolution
Pipe Dreams Arlington TX
January 2008 May 2008
Customer Service and Cashier
Assisted customers
Inventory control
Stop N Smoke
May 2005 - November 2006
Assistant Store Manager and Cashier
Coordinated with store owner on inventory control and supplier relations
Assisted customers, provided product information.
Employee supervision and scheduling
Loss prevention oversight.
Cashier
The Muddcatts Jess Productions
August 2003 August 2007
Professional Musician
Performed concerts as bass player with touring band
Toured primarily in an eight state area
Performed venues such as The Stardust in Las Vegas, corporate Events, and
theater concert

Red Lobster
January 2003 August 2003
Line Cook
Prepared food in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Coordinated orders with wait staff
Kept work stations clean and maintained all food safety standards
Responsible for maintenance and cleaning of fryer
General kitchen cleaning, sweeping, and mopping
Responsible for cleaning all kitchen areas and freezers before closing
EDUCATION
Tarleton State University, Stephenville TX
Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences
Midway High School Waco TX
Graduated May 2003