Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Joel Seo

Panera Bread
West Lafayette,IN
4
years of professional experience

Experienced with teamwork and collaboration, willing to support team goals. Focused on getting tasks done efficiently and up to standards. Willing to be flexible with time when needed and eager to work with new people.

Work History

Restaurant Team Member

1 Year
Panera Bread | 06.2025 - 06.2026
  • Provided exceptional customer service by taking orders and addressing inquiries efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
  • Operated line equipment and tools safely while preparing food items according to company guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team members to deliver timely service during peak hours, enhancing overall customer experience.
  • Supported training of new team members on operational procedures and customer interaction best practices.
  • Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring product freshness regularly.
  • Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, demonstrating flexibility in roles during busy shifts.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Displayed excellent teamwork skills while working alongside fellow team members in a fast-paced environment.

Volunteer

3 Years 8 Months
Food Finders Food Bank | 08.2022 - 04.2026
  • Coordinated food distribution efforts to ensure shelves were constantly stocked.
  • Assisted in checkout lanes, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing people.
  • Trained new volunteers on operational procedures and safety protocols for food handling.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly manner, as well as taking their carts when they were done.
  • Cleaned carts and checkout lanes to maintain cleanliness.
  • Collaborated with others to stock food pallets.

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

4 Months
Korean Presbyterian Church of Purdue | 12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Helped to develop engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
  • Supported student understanding by translating from Korean to English.
  • Facilitated classroom activities, promoting collaboration and respect among diverse student groups.
  • Assisted lead instructor in managing classroom dynamics, ensuring a positive learning environment.
  • Mentored new students, providing a welcome environment for each person.

Volunteer

4 Months
LTHC Homeless Services | 11.2025 - 03.2026
  • Collaborated with fellow volunteers to prepare meals.
  • Maintained the shelter in a clean and neat state.
  • Stocked bags of food for the homeless while effectively communicating with team members.

Volunteer

6 Months
Natalie's Second Chance Dog Shelter | 10.2025 - 04.2026
  • Helped walk dogs.
  • Assisted in maintaining the shelter, cleaning up messes.
  • Maintained clean streets by picking up trash and waste.

Volunteer

4 Months
West Lafayette Public Library | 09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Utilized the Dewey Decimall System to organize books.
  • Collaborated with fellow students to set up library events efficiently.
  • Made posters for community outreach and raising awareness about library events.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Education

High School Diploma

William Henry Harrison High School | West Lafayette, IN | 05-2026

Graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in spring 2026

  • Honoree of Technical Honors with Distinction
  • Honor Roll [Both semesters, 2022-2025]
  • Completed AP course in Chemistry, Calculus BC, Physics Mechanics, Physics E&M
  • 3.92 GPA
  • Extracurricular Activities: Panera Bread team member, volunteer at Natalie's Second Chance Dog Shelter, LTHC Homeless Shelter, Korean Presbyterian Church of Purdue, West Lafayette Public Library, and Food Finders Food Bank
  • Professional Development: Korean, Spanish, teaching kids Korean
  • Harrison Asian Culture Society, Harrison Boiler Robotics, and National Honors Society Member

No Degree - Engineering (FYE)

Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | 05-2030

Skills

Attention to detail
Sanitation practices
Community service
Flexible schedule
Foreign languages (Korean
Spanish)
Strong teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Won the FIRST Robotics Indiana State Championship during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons.
  • Contributed greatly to a successful intake for the robotics team (worlds qualified).
  • Supervised team with 5 new staff members (Panera Bread).

Timeline

Volunteer

LTHC Homeless Services
11.2025 - 03.2026Read More

Volunteer

Natalie's Second Chance Dog Shelter
10.2025 - 04.2026Read More

Restaurant Team Member

Panera Bread
06.2025 - 06.2026Read More

Teaching Assistant Volunteer

Korean Presbyterian Church of Purdue
12.2023 - 04.2024Read More

Volunteer

West Lafayette Public Library
09.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Volunteer

Food Finders Food Bank
08.2022 - 04.2026Read More

Purdue University

No Degree from Engineering (FYE)
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William Henry Harrison High School

High School Diploma
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Joel Seo