Gavin Ellington

(424) 239-4146
gavin_ellington1@yahoo.com

Bright individual seeking to expand his horizons. Hard working and driven, my aim is to flourish in any
environment I find myself in. Especially effective at communicating, taking initiative, and finding innovative
new ways to complete the task at hand. Knowledgeable in areas such as but not limited to, project coordination,
team management, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Education
Previously enrolled at De Anza Community College pursuing my education in the Criminal Justice field
Plans for the future:
Achieve my B.S. In Political Science from either UC Berkeley or UC San Diego
Pursue a career in practical criminal justice with one of the many prestigious
police departments in the United States

Certifications
OSHA Confined Space Certified
Certified Pool Operator (CPO through Knorr Systems)
Certified Master Bicycle Mechanic (Through Sport Chalet)

Professional Experience

Knorr Systems Incorporated, Santa Ana, CA (Field Service Technician) Sept 2015 July 2017

Provided exceptional customer service through face-to-face interactions.

Evaluated needs of client to provide accurate and thorough advice.
Performed installation, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of commercial swimming pool
equipment listed below:
Commercial pool heaters (Basic maintenance and full installation)
Commercial pool filters (For pools up to one million gallons in water volume)
Automated chemical controllers (All aspects from installation to programming)
ADA compliant chair lifts
Movable bulkheads for competition use
And much more!
Worked at many job sites around the bay area including UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, Emeryville
Center for Community Life, etc.

Sport Chalet, San Jose, CA (Master Mechanic & Bicycle Department Head) April 2014 Sept 2015

Worked as a retail/sales associate while going to classes for master mechanic certification.
Became a certified Master Bicycle Mechanic within my first two months of working within the
company.
Moved on to achieve the lead/supervisory role for the department within my first three months of
working for the company with no prior experience.
Consistently reached or surpassed sales goals.
Constantly received very positive personal reviews via Yelp and customer comment cards.
Implemented a no pressure sales environment based on the customers needs.

Continued on following page.

Bintang Badminton Academy, Sunnyvale, CA (Coaching & Cashier) May 2013 through March 2014

Worked as a Coach and Cashier with Bintang (Cashier duties were the same as provided below.)
Coached Badminton at the beginner level to children ranging from age six to sixteen.
Became the Recruiting Coach in charge of evaluations at the Sunnyvale gym.
Was put in charge of facilitating and organizing Bintang's international coaches' lesson schedules.
Also put in charge of recruiting team members for our international coaches' training teams.

Bintang Badminton Academy, Campbell, CA September 2012 through January 2013

Basic POS and cashier work.

Began training in Class Management for the Coaching staff.
Maintained a clean work station as well as cleaning the entire warehouse at the end of each shift.
Trained on maintaining badminton equipment including stringing, gripping, and balancing rackets.
Always earned great feedback from management and performance evaluations.

JEI Learning Center, Cupertino, CA February 2012 through June 2012

Tutored English Language Arts to students between fourth and eighth grade.
Trained organizational skills and time management to children in a self designed program.
Helped organize social events for my students and their families.
Held one on one conferences with parents.
Always received positive feedback from parents and students.

References available upon request.