Ethan Salas
Tustin
Summary
Honest professional seeking knowledge and experience in customer service, relationship building, strategic HRM, and talent acquisition. Devoted to the pursuit of developing interpersonal skills, adaptability, and managing human resources sustainability. Strong belief in the power of People.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Moongoat Coffee Roasters
Costa Mesa
11.2025 - Current
- Operated espresso machines and grinders, maintaining high standards for beverage quality.
- Collaborated with team to enhance service flow during peak hours.
- Managed morning rush of customers, delivering efficient and calm customer service.
Warehouse Associate
Kap 7 Inc.
06.2024 - Current
- Practical Warehouse experience, shipping, keeping inventory, quality assurance, hands-on operation management experience.
- Overseeing shipping and delivery of 100+ orders each day.
Swim Instructor
Aqua Tots Swim School
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Taught water-safety and stroke fundamentals to children and adults, enhancing communication, patience, and classroom management skills.
- Collaborated with coaches and front-desk teams to provide parent updates and track progress, strengthening customer service and ensuring safe learning environment.
- Instructed swim classes for various skill levels and age groups.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance skills.
Event Coordinator
USA Water Polo
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Coordinated logistics for national water polo tournaments and events.
- Managed vendor relationships for equipment and service procurement.
- Developed event timelines and schedules for efficient execution.
Sales/ Mascot
USA Water Polo
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Event staff for USA Water Polo national team events.
- Coordinated sales efforts for entertainment events.
Medical Courier
Harris Histology
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Medical Courier, deep insight on quality assurance, networking with doctors, warehouse management, and experience with deliveries and driving.
- 200+ tissue samples organized and delivered to and from each day.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA09-2026
Associates Degree for Transfer - Business Administration
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05-2024
Skills
- Team building and training
- Warehouse operations
- Microsoft Office applications
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Mentoring and motivation
- Goal setting and retention improvement
- Learner confidence building
- Equipment coordination
Related Experience
- Kap 7 Inc., 06/01/24, Present, Warehouse Associate, Practical Warehouse experience, shipping, keeping inventory, quality assurance, hands on operation management experience., Overseeing shipping and delivery of 100+ orders each day.
- Saddleback College Water Polo, Team Captain, Conflict resolution, problem solving, psychology of success and motivation in myself and others., Oversaw the academic and personal affairs of 20+ athletes.
- Harris Histology, 12/01/23, 08/01/24, Medical Courier, Medical Courier, deep insight on quality assurance, networking with doctors, warehouse management, and experience with deliveries and driving., 200+ tissue samples organized and delivered to and from each day.
- Aqua Tots Swim School, 02/01/25, 05/01/25, Swim Instructor, Taught water-safety and stroke fundamentals to children and adults, building clear communication, patience, and classroom management skills., Earned CPR/First Aid and water-safety training, collaborated with coaches and front-desk teams, and strengthened customer service through parent updates and progress tracking.
Coursework
- Advanced Business Communication
- Advanced Business Writing
- Team Leadership skills (Captain of the Saddleback College Water Polo team)
- HP Life management and business training modules
- Social Psychology course
- Organizational behavior/management courses
- Team leadership course
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft Project
Affiliations
Saddleback College Water Polo (2022-2024)
Team Building
Character Development
Mental toughness
Team Building
Character Development
Mental toughness
Timeline
Barista
Moongoat Coffee Roasters
11.2025 - Current
Swim Instructor
Aqua Tots Swim School
02.2025 - 05.2025
Warehouse Associate
Kap 7 Inc.
06.2024 - Current
Medical Courier
Harris Histology
12.2023 - 08.2024
Event Coordinator
USA Water Polo
01.2019 - 01.2025
Sales/ Mascot
USA Water Polo
01.2019 - 01.2025
Bachelor’s degree - Business Administration, Human Resource Management
California State University, Fullerton
Associates Degree for Transfer - Business Administration
Saddleback College