David Van Pelt Email & Phone Number

United States

San Diego, California, United States

-Conduct one-on-one, virtual budget coaching sessions while encouraging critical thinking and self-awareness with clients.-Create personalized action plans that align to participants’ goals, breaking major objectives into practical, manageable steps.-Motivate, guide, and empower participants to progress through the Money Canvas program and meet their financial wellness goals.-Establish and maintain excellent relationships with participants to provide ongoing support between sessions – address inquiries, reinforce new perspectives on money management, celebrate progress, and work through setbacks.-Coordinate and schedule coaching appointments while remaining responsive to daily inflows of phone, text, and email communications with clients.-Apply motivational interviewing techniques (e.g., active listening, probing questions, withholding opinions/advice) to create a judgment-free space for participants to learn, reflect, and commit to healthy behavior changes.

San Diego, California, United States

Chula Vista, California

-Managed the day-to-day business operations of New Hope Eastlake (oversight of facilities and office/administrative staff, purchasing, facility rentals, event planning, maintenance requests, and negotiating outside vendor contracts)-Recruitment, interviewing and hiring of all front line staff-Maintained employee records-Oversaw payroll process and tracked full-time and part-time employee benefits-Supervised administrative staff, facilities staff, and preschool and afterschool staff-Created new job descriptions and audited existing job descriptions on an annual basis-Reviewed and recommended for improvements on policies and procedures for facility operations and administrative teams-Worked closely with leadership team to hire and supervise facility operations and administrative staff making sure staff strives to fulfill the vision and goals.

La Mesa, California

-Established and maintained standard operating procedures for cafeteria and catering departments at Sharp Grossmont Hospital-Coordinated administrative activities including scheduling, performance evaluations, timekeeping, new hire orientation, supervision, staffing, and organizing and leading meetings-Planned, organized, and managed retail food service operations, including cafeteria, catering, and vending machines-Direct oversight of catering/special events; assisted catering operations team with room setups for hospital staff meetings, on-site and off-site events-Worked directly with Executive Chef to develop menus for cafeteria and catering operations-Worked with Buyer to oversee purchasing of food and supplies, to determine best sources based on pricing, availability, quality, and client special requests-Worked with outside vendors and suppliers to constantly improve and adapt to client special requests-Tracked and reported on daily, weekly and monthly financial performance of cafeteria and catering departments

-Managed high revenue generating Food and Beverage facilities; multi-unit experience throughout various seasons -Led and developed up to 100 team members in a peak season, including supervisors and assistant supervisors-Supervised and enforced the department and park policies and procedures to achieve targets in safety, team member engagement, guest satisfaction, and financial performance-Communicated with all departments within Sea World to guarantee that a positive work force environment is maintained while ensuring projects and general maintenance are completed in a timely manner-Directed and managed employee safety to include review of injury and illness documentation-Monitored and reported on profit and loss, labor variance, cost of goods, and other financial reports to track pertinent information to enhance short-term and long-term profit targets and performance-Coordinated administrative activities, including scheduling, performance evaluations, timekeeping, new hire orientation, supervision, staffing, and organizing and attending meetings

-Seasonal relocation to Sea World’s newly acquired water park -Fulfilled Park Duty Manager shifts on a rotating schedule-Communicated with project managers and general contractors to ensure accurate and timely install of infrastructure, equipment, and fixtures throughout renovated food and merchandise facilities -Led the Revenue departments (Food Service and Merchandise) to assure quality and safety for customers and employees-Tracked and reported on daily, weekly and monthly financial performance including, revenue, cost of goods, and labor to achieve profit targets-Monitored staffing, training, team member engagement, leadership and accountability -Taught ServSafe Manager Certification course for all Food Service leadership promotions

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies