Ethan Law
GARDEN CITY
Summary
Results-oriented team leader experienced in enhancing productivity and morale. Proven ability to implement process improvements and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, committed to fostering a collaborative work environment. Dedicated professional with strong customer service and communication skills. Skilled in safety compliance and issue resolution, ensuring a secure and engaging environment for customers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Cashier
Iavarone Bros
Garden City
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated cash register and handled customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the checkout area and surrounding displays.
- Followed safety protocols to create a secure shopping environment for customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Swim Instructor
Dolphin Swimming
Old Westbury
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Instructed swim lessons for various age groups and skill levels.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and goals.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Ensured water safety by enforcing pool rules and guidelines diligently.
- Demonstrated swim techniques and skills in a clear, engaging manner.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance the learning environment for students.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
- Handled student situations using logic and mediation skills.
- Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and respect among students and staff.
- Created engaging and fun activities to enhance learning and maintain student interest.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
- Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
Team Lead
Tzu Shao
Garden City
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Led team meetings to align on project goals and strategies.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders to address project updates and needs.
- Evaluated team performance and provided constructive feedback for growth.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
Volunteer
Tzu Chi
Garden City
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Organized community outreach events promoting health and wellness initiatives.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules to ensure adequate staffing for activities.
- Assisted in the distribution of supplies to families in need during disaster relief efforts.
- Facilitated educational workshops on environmental sustainability and health awareness.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective fundraising strategies for community projects.
- Managed inventory of resources and materials for various volunteer programs.
- Trained new volunteers on organizational policies and best practices for service delivery.
- Engaged with community members to assess needs and gather feedback on services offered.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Attendance Coordinator
Tzu Chi
Garden City
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Coordinated daily attendance records and maintained accurate student data.
- Implemented attendance policies and communicated changes to staff and parents.
- Monitored student attendance trends and reported discrepancies to administration.
- Developed training materials for staff on attendance tracking systems.
- Assisted in resolving attendance-related issues for students and families.
- Organized audits of attendance records for compliance with district regulations.
Musician
TCYOLI
Garden City
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with other musicians to create original music compositions.
- Performed live at various events and venues, engaging diverse audiences.
- Rehearsed regularly to refine musical skills and ensemble performance.
- Assisted in setting up sound equipment for performances and recordings.
- Adapted music styles to meet different audience preferences during performances.
- Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities.
Swim Instructor
Saf-T-Swim
GARDEN CITY
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Instructed swim lessons for various age groups and skill levels.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Ensured water safety by enforcing pool rules and guidelines diligently.
- Demonstrated swim techniques and skills in a clear, engaging manner.
- Communicated effectively with parents about student development and concerns.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Systems Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Garden City Highschool
Garden City06-2025
Skills
- Swim instruction
- Customer service
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Communication skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Issue resolution
- Staff mentoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service excellence
- Team collaboration
- Customer relations
- Staff training
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Certification
PVSA - President Volunteer Service Award: 2024
Affiliations
Varsity Swimming and Diving: 2023-2025
Timeline
Team Lead
Tzu Shao
09.2024 - 06.2025
Cashier
Iavarone Bros
08.2024 - 08.2025
Attendance Coordinator
Tzu Chi
09.2023 - 06.2024
Swim Instructor
Dolphin Swimming
06.2023 - 08.2025
Musician
TCYOLI
09.2022 - 06.2024
Swim Instructor
Saf-T-Swim
09.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Tzu Chi
09.2020 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Systems Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Garden City Highschool