Austin Choi
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
High-achieving college student and former competitive tennis athlete with extensive leadership, coaching, and customer-facing experience. Demonstrated discipline, time management, and work ethic developed through elite athletics, academic excellence, and long-term professional commitments. Aspiring Materials Engineering major seeking opportunities to further develop technical, analytical, and leadership skills.
Experienced with customer service, product knowledge, and sales techniques. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to assist customers and improve satisfaction. Knowledge of inventory processes and teamwork dynamics for efficient store operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Tennis Coach / Tennis Coach
Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis & Swim Center
01.2021 - Current
- Coached players of varying ages and skill levels in both individual and group settings
- Designed and implemented structured practice plans focused on skill development and discipline
- Provided mentorship to younger athletes, emphasizing sportsmanship, accountability, and confidence
- Assisted with match preparation, drills, and player evaluation
- Very highly seen at this position due to my tennis background reaching national rankings at some point.
Retail Associate
SOAM
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection, education, and personalized recommendations
- Supported daily operations including sales, inventory, and organization
- Developed strong customer service, communication, and cross-cultural interpersonal skills
- (Perfume & Natural Oils Business)
- Had an event at Los Angeles for KCON that lasted three days where approximately one thousand dollars worth of product was sold each day in just a couple of hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laguna Hills High School
Laguna Hills, CA06.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Materials Engineering
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CASkills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Strong Work Ethic & Discipline
- Time Management & Organization
- Communication & Customer Service
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Reliability
- Customer engagement
- Positive and engaging demeanor
- Verbal and written communication
- Sales promotion
Accomplishments
- Proven ability to balance elite athletics, academics, and professional responsibilities
- Comfortable working with diverse populations and age groups
- Highly motivated, dependable, and goal-oriented
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Strong Work Ethic & Discipline
- Time Management & Organization
- Communication & Customer Service
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Leadership & Team Management Skills
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Student Leadership (High School) Held leadership roles in multiple school clubs Organized meetings, coordinated events, and led group initiatives Served as a liaison between students and faculty
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Enjoy participating in basketball for overall physical and mental well-being
- I enjoy meeting new people and getting to know everyone and I would say I am great at talking wherever i'm at
- Have an interest in music, whether that is playing the drums or guitar or having 100,000 plus hours on spotify a year
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
No-Kill Dog Shelter, Volunteer, Volunteer approximately 8 hours per week, Assist with animal care, feeding, cleaning, and socialization, Demonstrate reliability, compassion, and long-term commitment to community service
ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Proven ability to balance elite athletics, academics, and professional responsibilities
- Comfortable working with diverse populations and age groups
- Highly motivated, dependable, and goal-oriented
Timeline
Retail Associate
SOAM
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Tennis Coach / Tennis Coach
Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis & Swim Center
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Laguna Hills High School
Some College (No Degree) - Materials Engineering
Saddleback College