Daniel Choi
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with diverse experience as a soldier, translator, and competitive swimmer. Proven skills in communication, teamwork, and leadership from military service, including translating critical documents and facilitating smooth operations. Adept at managing teams in high-paced environments and resolving operational challenges. Strong background in sports with a history of excellence in swimming, achieving over 20 medals. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, poised to contribute a versatile skill set in any demanding role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server Manager
Korean Restaurant
Daegu, South Korea
05.2020 - Current
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Supervised and trained staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
- The place I worked was over 40 years old.
- Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system-related problems.
Soldier / Translator
US Army
PyeongTaek, South Korea
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Served in Korea Augmentation To the United States (KATUSA)
- Translated a variety of documents from English to Korean, Korean to English, including legal contracts and field operations.
- Translator for Sergeants (E-5 to E-9) and Officers (O-1 to O-5)
- Received 3 coins and certificates working as S-3 section (Operation section)
- Ranked #2 in ACFT (Basic Training Camp)
Competitive Swimmer
Korea Swim Team
Daegu & Jeju, South Korea
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Attended swim meets to compete against other swimmers from different teams.
- Got over 20 medals and certificates for the swimming competition.
- Was Korean Junior National Team (JYC Korean Team)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2026
Skills
- Secure Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Disaster relief support
- Equipment Maintenance
- Strategic Thinking
- Armed combat operations
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Positive Attitude
- Squad Leadership
Accomplishments
- Received over 20 medals and certificates on swimming competitions (Gold, Sliver, Bronze)
- Syracuse University Dean's List (Fall 2023) & Syracuse University Dean's List (Spring 2024)
Certification
- Google Coursera Certificate & Upenn Coursera Certificate (Intro to Marketing) & Upenn Coursera Certificate (Entrepreneurship 1)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Korean
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Soldier / Translator
US Army
06.2021 - 12.2022
Server Manager
Korean Restaurant
05.2020 - Current
Competitive Swimmer
Korea Swim Team
04.2011 - 12.2019
- Google Coursera Certificate & Upenn Coursera Certificate (Intro to Marketing) & Upenn Coursera Certificate (Entrepreneurship 1)
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Syracuse University
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