Ethan Vikander
Salina
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in business finance and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Men's & Women's Golf Coach
Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes
08.2024 - Current
- Lead practices, games, and player development while recruiting and retaining student-athletes in compliance with KCAC, NAIA, and university policies.
- Directed program administration, optimizing team eligibility, budget management, and coordination of players
- Drove competitive team performance and academic success through impactful community service and alumni relations initiatives.
- Assisted facility staff with resolving player complaints and made minor administrative decisions as appropriate.
Seasonal Golf Assistant
Salina Country Club
01.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed 12 tournaments each season, overseeing set-up, GolfGenius operations, and awards ceremonies to enhance participant experience.
- Successfully led a team of 10 in member services, enhancing junior golf program participation by 30%.
- Managed daily operations of the golf shop and course, improving customer satisfaction.
Tournament Operations Intern
American Junior Golf Association
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Directed tournament operations, coordinating course setup and rules officiating for over 15 events, enhancing player experience and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by adjusting to changing event requirements, schedules, or resource availability.
- Managed logistics and budgeting for a team of 10, optimizing vehicle usage and tracking expenses to achieve a 15% cost reduction during tournaments.
- Facilitated engaging communication with players, staff, sponsors, and volunteers, enhancing tournament experience and efficiency.
Assistant Superintendent
Rolling Hills Golf Club
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Oversaw daily golf course maintenance, improving turf quality through efficient landscaping and irrigation management.
- Enhanced green health through effective mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, and disease control strategies.
- Led a team of 10 maintenance workers, improving efficiency through effective training and team collaboration.
- Optimized machinery maintenance, reducing downtime and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05.2023
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Event management
- Leadership qualities
- Adaptive thinking
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
Community Volunteer Work
- Coached First Tee Junior Golf Programs, Aberdeen, SD, Salina, KS, Summer 2018-2023
- Coached PGA JR. League golf teams, 2015-2021
- Community Workday @Salina Country Club, Salina, KS, 2020-2023
Awards
- KCAC Men’s Golf Champion, Kansas Wesleyan University, 2021
- 4x KCAC Men’s Golf First Team All-Conference, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- NAIA Golf National Championship Competitor, 2021
- KCAC Golf Championship Individual Runner-Up, 2023
Timeline
Assistant Men's & Women's Golf Coach
Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes
08.2024 - Current
Tournament Operations Intern
American Junior Golf Association
05.2024 - 09.2024
Seasonal Golf Assistant
Salina Country Club
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Rolling Hills Golf Club
01.2016 - 01.2021
MBA - Business Administration
Kansas Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Kansas Wesleyan University
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