Duk Hwan Seo
La Canada
Summary
Former business owner with 20+ years of experience in operations and logistics, now pursuing a passion for cooking. Recently trained in sushi preparation and eager to contribute as a reliable, hardworking line cook in a fast-paced kitchen.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Yewon
09.2001 - Current
- Founded and operated furniture retail and import business with manufacturing partners in Korea, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
- Oversaw product sourcing, production, and international logistics for premium jade stone beds with electronic heating components.
- Managed importing, inventory, in-store organization, and product placement to ensure smooth retail operations.
- Supervised delivery and shipping of large, heavy furniture items while coordinating teams responsible for transport and warehouse operations.
- Led after-sales service including diagnostics, repairs, and customer support for electronically heated jade beds.
- Recruited, trained, and managed staff for delivery, storage maintenance, and customer care.
Education
Training Program - Sushi
Miyako Sushi School
Los Angeles, CA06.2025
Skills
- Sushi preparation (California roll, hand roll, maki sushi)
- Knife handling & kitchen safety
- Food hygiene & sanitation
- Heavy lifting & delivery coordination
- Inventory and item organization
- Team supervision & task delegation
- Fluent in Korean
Languages
Korean (Native), Basic English, Basic Japanese
Additional Notes
- - Certified Forklift Operator (USA)
- - Limited English, but punctual and responsible
- Maintains excellent physical condition through daily exercise:
- - Hiking every morning at 1:30 AM
- - 2 hours of aerobic gym workout every evening
- - 7-mile run every Sunday
Certification
- Sushi Course CertificateMiyako Sushi & Washoku School, Los Angeles, CACompleted: June 25, 2025
- Forklift Operator CertificationNational OSHA FoundationCertified on: January 2, 2025Expires: January 2, 2028Certification ID: NOF-1735866645-33883-96841
Timeline
Business Owner
Yewon
09.2001 - Current
Training Program - Sushi
Miyako Sushi School
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