Ethan Sansom
Battle Creek
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills. Proven ability to maintain safety standards, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively with teams. Ready to leverage skills in patience, empathy, and physical fitness to excel as a {{ Desired JT }} in a dynamic new environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Battle Creek, MI
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance customer experience through timely service support.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, reducing wait times while maintaining high-quality food output.
- Implemented sanitation protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Helped maintain a clean and organized work area through diligent daily cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces, and washing dishes.
- Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.
- Prepared food and drinks while following safe food handling procedures.
Swim Instructor
Hampton Aquatics
Battle Creek, MI
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided swimming instruction to students of various ages and ability levels.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student progress and challenges.
- Created an enjoyable learning atmosphere that motivated students to reach their goals.
- Demonstrated proper swimming techniques to individuals, small groups, and large classes.
- Assessed swimmer's ability levels accurately and provided appropriate instruction accordingly.
- Created a safe and fun learning environment for students.
- Evaluated student progress throughout lessons and modified plans accordingly.
Lifeguard
Battle Creek YMCA
Battle Creek, MI
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Enforced pool rules among swimmers and patrons in order to maintain safe swimming conditions.
- Developed strong working relationships with other employees and general public.
- Conducted pool opening and closing duties.
- Communicated effectively with fellow employees and patrons.
- Remained alert and vigilant at all times while on duty observing swimmers closely for signs of distress or danger.
- Enforced safety policies and rules to guests to prevent accidents.
- Remained calm and poised during periods of stress or when dealing with difficult people.
- Monitored pool to identify individuals in distress or other emergency situations.
- Ensured the safety of swimmers by monitoring activity in the pool area.
- Administered CPR, first aid, AED when necessary.
- Developed strong interpersonal and problem solving skills through customer service experience.
- Paid close attention to weak swimmers and high-risk patrons.
- Educated guests about water safety rules and regulations as needed.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance, immediately acting to provide aid.
- Cleaned and maintained pool deck and locker rooms when not guarding.
- Attended regularly scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Administered lifesaving techniques and first aid during emergencies and immediately called for additional assistance when necessary.
- Utilized excellent communication, organizational and time management skills while maintaining safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science Candidate
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI, US12-2027
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Strong communicator
- Team collaboration
- Physical fitness
- Reliability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Task prioritization
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
05.2025 - Current
Swim Instructor
Hampton Aquatics
06.2023 - 12.2024
Lifeguard
Battle Creek YMCA
01.2020 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Exercise Science Candidate
Grand Valley State University