Professional Summary
Dan Paltzer joins the B2E program with a background in sales and teaching. Dan possess strong analytical skills and can offer solutions to complex needs. He is an independent thinker who can work effectively within a team or alone. Dan is looking forward to jump starting his new career path with the B2E program.

Skills
- Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall
- Soft Skills: Highly Organized, Persuasive, Adaptable, Strong Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
- Relevant Experience: Project Management, Customer Service, Development
- Software: Microsoft Office, SharePoint
Education & Training
- York Solutions’ Barriers to Entry Program – Concentration: Project Management (in process)
- University of Minnesota, Ph.D. – History, Early Modern England, 2008-2014
- Vanderbilt University, M.A. Political Science, Political Theory, 2006-2008
- Lawrence University, B.A.
Professional Experience Highlights
Mortgage Originator
- Communicated with customers to understand their mortgage needs and collected necessary documentation.
- Followed underwriting procedures to identify programs for which the customer could obtain qualification.
Sales Consultant
- Connected customers with vehicles after understanding their automotive needs.
- Assisted in explaining financing or leasing options.
- Promoted from sales floor to internet lead department at both dealerships. Leveraged CRM and sales resources to improve customer contact and increased traffic and sales.
Graduate Instructor/Teaching Assistant, University of Minnesota,
- Planned, researched, wrote, and edited historical publications including doctoral dissertation and pieces for academic journals.
- Participated in graduate student and faculty writing workshops to both give and receive feedback on historical writing.
- Taught historical analysis and writing to students;
Reader Grader/Research Assistant, Vanderbilt University
- Graded student papers and provided feedback on writing.
- Reviewed Congressional testimonies, coded and input data for statistical research and analysis.