Jongyoon Lee
Irvine
Summary
Motivated Culinary Arts student at the Orange County School of the Arts with hands-on experience supporting food preparation and service across diverse events and catering operations, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proven leadership as a Senior Patrol Leader in Boy Scouts, with strong teamwork and organizational skills. Awarded 1st Place in the California ProStart Cup (Management Team Event), reflecting a solid foundation for understanding the restaurant operations and customer service. Combines discipline from Taekwondo and communication skills from debate to contribute effectively to team-based hospitality settings while continuing to grow in restaurant management and guest experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Club President/Founder
11.2026 - Current
- Led club meetings to foster collaboration and communication among members.
- Coordinated events and activities to engage members and advance club initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance club member growth
- Mentored new officers and members to ensure effective integration and leadership development.
- Organized monthly meetings, assigned agenda topics, and led discussions.
- Resolved any conflicts between members or within the organization.
- Supported fellow board members in fulfilling their responsibilities.
- Participated in leadership development programs to gain knowledge and skills.
- Facilitated member communication through emails and newsletters to enhance information sharing and engagement.
Senior Patrol Leader
Troop 36
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Trained and mentored junior leaders in outdoor skills and leadership techniques.
- Organized and coordinated campouts, hikes, and other outdoor activities for patrols.
- Planned and executed outdoor camping trips, ensuring equipment readiness and safety.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members, improving group dynamics and collaboration during activities.
- Ensured adherence to all safety guidelines during events and activities.
- Organized community service projects, fostering teamwork and enhancing civic responsibility within the troop.
- Coordinated communication between troop members, parents, and local organizations.
- Served as a liaison between the troop leaders and the patrol members.
- Developed and implemented PLC meetings to ensure team members were informed of upcoming events.
- Trained new scouts on proper protocol and etiquette in scouting activities.
- Promoted positive behavior among scouts, encouraging personal growth and development in alignment with scouting values.
- Addressed any disciplinary issues within the patrol in accordance with Scout Oath and Law.
- Created agendas for each meeting outlining topics for discussion.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress within the troop.
- Ensured that all appropriate paperwork was completed for each event or activity.
- Reviewed safety plans prior to any outings or trips to ensure they met troop standards.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of special events such as fundraisers or service projects.
Shop Assistant
Father's Shop
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted customers by addressing inquiries and fulfilling needs to improve satisfaction
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain accurate stock levels and support sales
- Executed cleaning tasks to uphold store cleanliness and enhance customer experience
Chaplain’s Aide
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Organized and facilitated prayer services, respecting diverse religious preferences and enhancing community engagement.
- Conducted regular prayer services during meetings.
- Provided spiritual guidance to troop members, fostering a supportive environment during meetings.
- Collected and prepared materials for weekly meetings, ensuring relevant resources were available for discussion.
Table Lead/Sous Chef during Kitchen Class
N/a
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Led team in daily operations and ensured workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated recipes and assigned tasks to optimize team workflow.
- Ensured team was following health and safety regulations.
- Improved operational processes by ensuring clear communication between different tables.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to foster a collaborative environment.
- Inspected equipment to identify and address potential issues proactively.
Patrol Leader
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated communication among team members to ensure clarity and effectiveness during patrol assignments.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain positive relationships during team activities and events.
- Organized team-building activities to strengthen group cohesion and boost morale.
- Trained new members on scouting procedures, meeting routines, and guidance through scouting signages.
Education
Rising Junior - Culinary Arts And Hospitality
Orange County School of The Arts
Santa Ana, CA06-2028
Skills
- Event planning
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Health compliance
- Communication skills
Awards
California ProStart Cup Management - 1st place 2026
California state Open - State 3rd place 2025
American Taekwondo United National Championship - 3rd place 2025
40th Annual Stanford Invitational - 4th 2026
Cal Invitational UC Berkeley - Octo-finalist, 2026
National Online Forensics Competition - 2nd, 2024
2024 - 2025 Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold
2023 - 2024 Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold
2024-2025 Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Bronze
Volunteer Experience
- 2024 - 2025 Love in Music - Mentoring and teaching saxophone for low-income students in the community
- 2024 - 2025 Onuri church - assisting school age children’s service and small groups
- 2022 - 2024 Youth Action Team - help in various service events(helping elderly, environmental projects etc)
Work
Feb 12, 2026 Catering Event for Foundation - Pegasus School
Oct 19, 2025 Baja Bean festival
Sept 26, 2025 Harvest Moon Festival Tanaka farms
Mar 29, 2025 Hyatt Regency Irvine
Sep 13, 2024 Harvest Moon Festival at Tanaka farm
Aug 17, 2024 Chapman University Festival
Timeline
Club President/Founder
11.2026 - Current
Senior Patrol Leader
Troop 36
07.2025 - 01.2026
Shop Assistant
Father's Shop
07.2025 - 08.2025
Chaplain’s Aide
12.2024 - 06.2025
Table Lead/Sous Chef during Kitchen Class
N/a
09.2024 - 12.2024
Patrol Leader
06.2024 - 12.2024
Rising Junior - Culinary Arts And Hospitality
Orange County School of The Arts