Ethan Stefan

Work experience greeting all customers creating a friendly atmosphere, took customer orders in person and online, paying close attention to detailed customization and allergy information, managed a cash register taking customer payment.

Doughnut Specialist at Krispy Kreme (2023-06 – 2023-09)

• Greeted all customers on entry creating a friendly atmosphere
• Took customer orders in person and online, paying close attention to detailed customizations and allergy information.
• Managed a cash register taking customer payment.
• Worked the drive-through, multitasking between taking new orders and processing payments.
• Kept the store front clean and well stocked, arranging products in an appealing display.

Summer Camp Counselor at YMCA Magdelena Ecke (2021-06 – 2021-08)

• Supervised 60+ children ages 8-12 in activities throughout the day.
• Helped children acclimate to the summer camp environment.
• Mediated disagreements between children.
• Followed safety precautions during off-site camp trips.
• Interacted socially with all children to create a welcoming environment.

Design Team Lead at Feminora LLC – UC Irvine Research Project and Startup (2024-10 – Present)

• Filled gaps in team workload coverage to keep project goals on track.
• Led the hiring of new team members, from initial interviews through onboarding.
• Provided leadership and guidance to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring deadlines and team goals were met.
• Mediated between team member disagreements, reaching solutions that allowed for a productive work environment.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of California, Irvine (2026)