Jongyoon Lee
Irvine,CA
Summary
Motivated Culinary Arts student at the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) with hands-on experience supporting food preparation and service across diverse events and catering operations, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proven leadership as a Senior Patrol Leader in Boy Scouts, with strong teamwork and organizational skills. Awarded 1st Place in the California ProStart Cup (Management Team Event), reflecting a solid foundation for understanding the restaurant operations and customer service. Combines discipline from Taekwondo and communication skills from debate to contribute effectively to team-based hospitality settings while continuing to grow in restaurant management and guest experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President/Founder
OCSA TaeKwonDo Club
Santa Ana, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitate club membership meetings
- Coordinate club events and activities
- Facilitate member communication through emails and newsletters
Senior Patrol Leader
BSA Troop 36, Canyons District
Irvine, CA
06.2025 - 12.2025
• Trained and mentored junior leaders and new scouts in outdoor skills, behavioral protocols, and scouting values, while running PLC meetings and resolving conflicts to improve group dynamics.
• Organized, scheduled, and executed all troop activities—including hikes, campouts, community service projects, and fundraisers—handling responsibilities ranging from meeting agendas and paperwork to gear readiness.
• Acted as the primary liaison between youth members, adult leaders, and parents while enforcing strict safety guidelines and pre-trip safety plan reviews for all outings
Clinic Assistant
Healing Hands Acupuncture & Herb Clinic
Stanton, CA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted customers by addressing inquiries
- Oversaw inventory management
- Executed clinic cleaning tasks
Chaplain’s Aide
BSA Troop 36, Canyons District
Irvine, CA
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Organized and facilitated prayer services.
- Conducted regular prayer services during meetings.
- Provided spiritual guidance to troop members.
- Collected and prepared materials for weekly meetings.
Patrol Leader
BSA Treemen Patrol, Troop 36, Canyons District
Irvine, CA
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Coordinated communication among patrol members during patrol assignments.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies during patrol activities and events.
- Organized team-building activities.
- Trained new members on scouting procedures, meeting routines, and guidance through scouting signages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Orange County School of The Arts
Santa Ana, CA06-2028
Accomplishments
National ProStart Invitational - 4th place (out of 47) 2026
California ProStart Cup Management - 1st place 2026
American Taekwondo United National Championship (130 lb Grassroots Sparring) - 1st place 2026, 3rd place 2025
40th Annual Stanford Invitational (parliamentary debate) - 4th place 2026
Cal Invitational UC Berkeley (parliamentary debate) - Octo-Finalist, 2026
California State Open (parliamentary debate) - 3rd place 2025
National Online Forensics Competition (parliamentary debate) - 2nd place, 2024
Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold (2024-2025, 2023-2024)
Certification
ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate
ServSafe: Food Protection Manager Certification
Foundations of Restaurant Management Level 2 2nd E
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Awards
California ProStart Cup Management - 1st place 2026
California state Open - State 3rd place 2025
American Taekwondo United National Championship - 3rd place 2025
40th Annual Stanford Invitational - 4th 2026
Cal Invitational UC Berkeley - Octo-finalist, 2026
National Online Forensics Competition - 2nd, 2024
2024 - 2025 Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold
2023 - 2024 Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold
2024-2025 Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Bronze
Volunteer Experience
2024 - 2025 Love in Music, Los Angeles, CA - mentoring and teaching saxophone for low-income students in the community
2024 - 2025 Irvine Onnuri Church, Irvine, CA - assisting school age children’s service and small groups
2022 - 2024 Youth Action Team, Irvine, CA - assisting in various service events (elderly services, environmental projects)
FOOD PREP/SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Feb 12, 2026 Catering Event for Foundation - Pegasus School
Oct 19, 2025 Baja Bean festival
Sept 26, 2025 Harvest Moon Festival Tanaka farms
Mar 29, 2025 Hyatt Regency Irvine
Sep 13, 2024 Harvest Moon Festival at Tanaka farm
Aug 17, 2024 Chapman University Festival
Timeline
President/Founder
OCSA TaeKwonDo Club
11.2025 - Current
Senior Patrol Leader
BSA Troop 36, Canyons District
06.2025 - 12.2025
Clinic Assistant
Healing Hands Acupuncture & Herb Clinic
06.2025 - 07.2025
Chaplain’s Aide
BSA Troop 36, Canyons District
11.2024 - 05.2025
Patrol Leader
BSA Treemen Patrol, Troop 36, Canyons District
05.2024 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Orange County School of The Arts