Thomas Acuna

Baseball professional and business leader with experience spanning professional athletics, varsity coaching, private instruction, and people-first operations leadership. Known for developing players through clear instruction, measurable progress plans, and relationship-based recruiting support, while bringing disciplined organization, accountability, and communication developed through leadership roles in operations and administration.

Varsity Hitting Coach (Assistant Coach) - Bishop Amat Memorial High School

(2026-01)

• Develop hitters through individualized swing plans, cage progressions, pitch recognition training, and game-approach preparation tailored to each player's strengths and weaknesses.
• Work closely with the varsity coaching staff to support daily practice planning, offensive strategy, scouting preparation, and in-game adjustments.
• Analyze player performance during practices and games to identify mechanical improvements and reinforce consistent hitting routines.
• Assist athletes in building confidence, discipline, and mental preparation through repetition, accountability, and positive coaching techniques.
• Conduct one on one and small group instruction focused on hitting mechanics, situational hitting, timing, bat speed, and approach at the plate.
• Support overall player development by emphasizing teamwork, communication, leadership, and competitive preparation.
• Help prepare athletes for advancement to collegiate baseball opportunities through skill development and mentorship.

Batting Instructor - Private Baseball Instruction

(1995-01)

• Provide private hitting instruction for youth, high school, and collegiate players focused on developing fundamentals, swing mechanics, timing, plate discipline, and offensive consistency.
• Create individualized player development plans with measurable milestones and adjust instruction based on video analysis, player feedback, and performance trends.
• Train athletes using drills designed to improve bat speed, pitch recognition, balance, lower body engagement, and situational hitting awareness.
• Mentor players on the mental aspects of the game, including confidence, preparation, focus, and handling competitive pressure.
• Work with players of varying skill levels, helping to improve performance, make school teams, and pursue collegiate baseball careers.

Professional Athlete - Seattle Mariners

(1990-06 - 1994-06)

• Competed at the professional level with a focus on performance consistency, preparation, and team execution.
• Developed strong discipline, resilience, and communication under high-performance expectations.

Retail Sales Market Manager - Everde Growers

(2022-07 - 2026-05)

• Managed a retail territory by building and maintaining strong relationships with store buyers, managers, and department leads.
• Owned weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals; tracked results, identified gaps, and executed action plans to improve performance.
• Executed in-store merchandising standards including display execution, planogram adherence where applicable, pricing checks, rotation, and overall product presentation/cleanliness.
• Placed and adjusted orders based on store movement, seasonal demand, and promotional calendars; maintained inventory levels for ads and day-to-day replenishment.
• Performed store walks and audits to identify out-of-stocks, shrink/quality issues, and execution gaps; coordinated quick resolutions with store teams and internal partners.
• Prepared routine updates on account performance and store needs; ensured consistent follow-through on commitments and timelines.

Office Administrator - Law Office of Gina Marie Aguirre

(2010-08 - 2022-06)

• Manage accounts payable: verify incoming invoices for accuracy/approval and process payments.
• Manage accounts receivable: create outstanding client lists/A/R reports, coordinate collections, and maintain collection records.
• Apply payments to client accounts and support accurate recordkeeping.
• Coordinate schedules with outside vendors and service providers.
• Onboard new employees and introduce benefit program information.

Arbitration Manager - Manheim California

(2008-07 - 2010-06)

• Reduced policy loss through consistent rule implementation, customer education, and timely case closure.
• Negotiated resolutions between buyers and sellers and closed pending arbitrations on schedule.
• Managed day-to-day arbitration staff; implemented procedures to improve workflow and consistency.
• Analyzed trends to guide decisions; reported weekly outstanding arbitrations to the Assistant General Manager.
• Worked within monthly and annual budgets; built collection schedules and performed collections.

Director of Operations / Accounting Manager - Intelecom Intelligent Telecommunications

(1995-03 - 2007-09)

• Directed day-to-day operations; supervised operations staff and an off-site distribution center.
• Led HR functions as point of contact: benefits administration, employee support, and program rollouts.
• Managed legal and contractual matters; supported insurance policy selection and vendor negotiations.
• Prepared annual budgets and provided monthly oversight; supported executive committee initiatives.
• Oversaw accounting operations: payroll processing/reporting, commission calculations, month-end support, A/P scheduling, and A/R collections.
• Reconciled physical inventory, bank statements, and retirement account payments; maintained accurate general ledger activity.

Accounting Technician - Multacc

(1993-01 - 1994-02)

• Posted accounts payable/receivable to the general ledger and reconciled bank statements.
• Reconciled physical inventory and supported accurate financial reporting.
• Supported budgeting activities and collections on delinquent vendor accounts.

B.S. - Finance - California Polytechnic University, Pomona

A.A. - Cypress College

High School Diploma - Bishop Amat High School