Andrew Jang
Manhattan Beach,California
Summary
- Adept at balancing rigorous academic and athletic pursuits, I excelled as a Mira Costa Lacrosse athlete and a dedicated musician, achieving first place in competitions and performing at Carnegie Hall. Recognized for outstanding leadership and musical talent, I blend effective teamwork with strategic goal planning to drive success. Awarded the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award, my achievements underscore a commitment to excellence and community service.
- Proven leader and skilled clarinetist, adept in teamwork and collaboration, showcased through guiding Mira Costa Bands' students and leading Hayfield Music School performances. Excelled as an Olympiad finalist, demonstrating rapid learning and adaptability. Achieved top 75 in Climate Science Olympiad out of 50,600, reflecting exceptional educational talent and effective leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
Mira Costa Bands
2023.08 - Current
- Worked with various elementary schoolers and guided/assisted their musical journey
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
Athlete
Mira Costa Lacrosse
2023.06 - Current
- Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, maintaining a high GPA while excelling in sports activities.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Achieved personal best times through consistent practice and dedication to improvement.
Volunteer
Hayfield Music School
2022.12 - Current
- Competently lead multiple performances as the first chair of the clarinet section
- Presented passion and insightful contributions to the orchestra
- Awarded the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award
Musician
Mira Costa High School
2022.08 - Current
- Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on the clarinet
- Performed in various concerts and festivals
- Led the clarinet section of the Wind Ensemble as first chair for multiple concerts
Musician
Hayfield Music School
2017.09 - Current
- Undertook training by conductor/clarinet major Yongjae Kim since 2017
- Performed in various recitals
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
- Certificate of Merit (Level 7)
- Performed at Carnegie Hall (Winter 2023)
- Won various honorary mentions, second place, and first place in multiple competitions
Intern
EST Soft Inc.
2024.08 - 2024.08
- Conducted thorough market research and made significant contributions to the business by exploring consumer preferences, studying various business case studies, and evaluating potential marketing and sales strategies for ESTsoft Inc's game titles
- Focus extensively on analyzing various mobile games, collecting competitive marketing data, and referencing relevant information
- Demonstrated strong research and ideation skills, coupled with a profound interest in the company and a highly motivated attitude
- "Performance exceeded expectations and provided insightful strategies for the upcoming future of the company"
Researcher
UCLA (COSMOS)
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Educated under Professor Vasilios Manousiouthakis and Ioannis Manousioutahkis
- Learned college-level content such as: Sustainability over sets, thermodynamics, fuzzy logic, etc)
- Learned multiple softwares such as UniSim and MatLabs
- Gathered sustainability-report-indicators for various strategic materials for a class research project
- Worked with a group of 7 to publish a research paper by conducting thorough literature reviews and generating a unique solution of converting landfill gas to hydrogen fuel
Olympiad Finalist
Climate Science Olympiad
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Completed a course provided by the CSO team
- Progressed from the qualifiers (8/10 questions right to pass), to the quarter finals (12/15 questions right to pass), to the semi-finals (a 3-hour essay answering environmental prompts and providing solutions to the given prompts), and finally, to the finals (a 100-persons round where each competitor was given 1 week to propose a solution about the Amazon Rainforest, which was then to be interviewed by professionals in the environmental-science field)
- Awarded the bronze certificate (placed top 75/50,600)
Volunteering
OrganicsLA
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Worked under the leadership of UCLA students in order to assist and aid with the distribution of composting piles throughout the entire area of Los Angeles' city district 4 (under Nithya Raman)
- Diligently and professionally advocated to home owners within the district about the goal of the program and OrganicslA's future initiatives
- Acknowledged by the White House in Washington
- Granted the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award (for 260 hours of volunteering)
Education
No Degree -
Mira Costa High School
Manhattan Beach, CA06.2026
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Organization
- Musical talent
- Athletic talent
- Educational talent
- Skill Development
- Stress Management
- Scheduling
- Goal Planning
- Empathetic Approach
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
EST Soft Inc.
2024.08 - 2024.08
Researcher
UCLA (COSMOS)
2024.07 - 2024.08
Mentor
Mira Costa Bands
2023.08 - Current
Athlete
Mira Costa Lacrosse
2023.06 - Current
Olympiad Finalist
Climate Science Olympiad
2023.06 - 2023.09
Volunteer
Hayfield Music School
2022.12 - Current
Volunteering
OrganicsLA
2022.09 - 2023.06
Musician
Mira Costa High School
2022.08 - Current
Musician
Hayfield Music School
2017.09 - Current
No Degree -
Mira Costa High School
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