Ethan C Lay

Proven ability to foster supportive and inclusive environment, efficiently resolving conflicts and enhancing resident satisfaction. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in managing residential community.

• Resident Assistant, UWRF Grimm Hall, UWRF Ames Suites, 09/23, Present, Protected 30+ residents by enforcing, reiterating, and modeling behavior that kept the community safe, Promoted community by advertising and hosting social events in the residence halls
• Food and Beverage Expert, Target, Hudson, WI, 09/22, Present, Engaged in difficult physical labor and made sure store shelves were consistently full and orderly, Provided a welcoming experience and services for store guests, reinforcing the friendly reputation of Target stores, Reported consistent attendance, ensuring the food department met daily quotas
• Food and Beverage Expert, Target, Forest Lake, MN, 06/21, 08/23, Engaged in difficult physical labor and made sure store shelves were consistently full and orderly, Provided a welcoming experience and services for store guests, reinforcing the friendly reputation of Target stores, Reported consistent attendance, ensuring the food department met daily quotas

• Sportswriter, UWRF Reporter for the Student Voice, 09/22, Present, Created 30+ published stories on UWRF Athletics including human interest, game recaps, and profiles, Conducted 20+ interviews with UWRF coaches and players
• President, UWRF Creative Writing Club, 03/23, 09/23, Led 20+ people in presentations, creative writing practice, and brainstorming sessions

• News Service, 03/24, 08/24, Developed ten stories covering various aspects of campus events and surrounding news, Participated in news huddles that simulated professional newsroom environments
• Advanced News Reporting and Writing, 03/25, 08/25, Compiled information and wrote feature stories that demonstrated local stores’ significance, Conducted professional interviews with local business owners

Awarded first place in state of Wisconsin for published article which showcased the journey of the University of Wisconsin Women's Hockey team which ultimately led to the achievement of national champion title.