Daniel Cook

Multi-skilled professional with over twenty years experience and training across caregiving, creative production, client services, logistics, operations, and technology. Proven ability to adapt quickly and deliver results in both independent and team-based settings. Passionate about people, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Caregiver (Personal Care Assistant) at Self-employed (2014-08 – Present)

Supporting an individual with Cerebral Palsy. Union: AFSCME.

• Provide personal care, transfers, assistance with daily tasks, and provide transportation to various appointments and events

Ramp Agent at Piedmont Airlines (American Airlines) (2025-09 – 2026-04)

Union: CWA.

• Safely transport, load, and unload luggage, cargo, and equipment according to airline procedures
• Marshal aircraft for gate arrival and departure and perform headset/ramp communications with flight crews
• Operate tugs, belt loaders, baggage tractors, GPUs, and other ramp equipment in all weather conditions
• Perform cabin reset and light service tasks as assigned to maintain quick aircraft turns
• Follow FAA, OSHA, and airline safety regulations; maintain situational awareness on an active airfield
• Demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and time management in a fast-paced environment

Rental Car Driver/Delivery Driver/Grocery Delivery Person at Doordash/UberEat/Avis Budget Rental Car/EDS (2018-03 – 2026-02)

• Drive rental cars at airport rental location summer 2025
• Deliver food, groceries, and pharmacy items promptly with a focus on customer satisfaction since 2018

Assembly Technician at M&C Assemblies (2024-09 – 2025-03)

• Assemble merchandise and displays to specifications including fireplaces, grills, snowblowers, etc. using power tools and hand tools

Mentor at Pleio Goodstart (2023-12 – 2024-05)

• Provided empathetic mentorship to patients, focusing on medication adherence and well-being

Package Handler at Fedex Ground (2016-08 – 2018-03)

• Load or unload sorted packages in a fast-paced environment ensuring packages are delivered on time and with care

Senior Engagement Lead at Tiger Direct/CompUSA (2010-06 – 2011-02)

• Responsible for customer engagement and education regarding various products and services in a retail store

Customer Service Rep 1/Cashier at Best Buy (2003-01 – 2005-12)

• Worked on the sales floor, answering customer questions, providing support on new purchases and cashier

Co-Founder, Board Member, Treasurer at Echoes of Chicago Artists' Collective, NFP (2003-01 – 2007-12)

• Responsible for financial administration of volunteer supported community not-for-profit arts organization
• Provided outreach and collaborated with various community members, planned events and oversaw programs and operations

Producer at Mystery Box Media LLC (2009-01 – 2009-12)

You Shouldn't Have

Casting Assistant at Warner Brothers (2008-01 – 2008-12)

Batman: The Dark Knight

Technical Director at SPEAKProductions (2007-01 – 2007-12)

Were The World Mine

Technical Director and ASM at Thodos Dance Chicago (2005-01 – 2008-12)

Technical Director/Scene Designer at Theater Wit (2005-01 – 2009-12)

Internship at Barbizon Lighting Company of New England (2005-01 – 2005-12)

Undergraduate Certificate in Organizational Communication – Pennsylvania State University College of Liberal Arts (2014-01)

Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management – University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business (2013-01)