Ashton Strauss Hook
About Ashton Strauss Hook
Ashton Strauss Hook is a Product Manager specializing in Payments at Podium, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations with a Minor in Business Management from Brigham Young University and has experience in various roles across product management, operations, and marketing.
Current Role at Podium
Ashton Strauss Hook serves as a Product Manager for Payments at Podium. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and management of payment solutions. His role involves overseeing product strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that payment processes meet user needs.
Previous Experience at Podium
Prior to his current role, Ashton worked at Podium in various capacities. He served as Operations Manager for the Payments Product from 2020 to 2021, where he focused on operational efficiency. Before that, he was a Customer Success Manager from 2018 to 2020, where he worked to enhance customer satisfaction and support.
Education and Expertise
Ashton studied at Brigham Young University, earning a Bachelor of Science in International Relations with a Minor in Business Management. He furthered his education at Thinkful, where he completed a Data Analytics program from 2020 to 2021. This educational background supports his analytical and management skills in product development.
Internship Experience
Ashton has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Marketing Intern at Stance Socks in 2012 and again in 2014, where he contributed to marketing initiatives. Additionally, he interned as a UX/UI Design intern at The GUILD from 2017 to 2018, focusing on user experience and interface design.
Role at Happy Money
Ashton served as an Associate Product Manager at Happy Money from 2017 to 2018. In this role, he was involved in product management activities, contributing to the development of financial products aimed at improving customer experiences.