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Paul Lee

Paul Lee

Fairfax,VA

Summary

Dedicated and disciplined professional with 12 years of experience in high-end fine dining kitchens, now serving as a police officer. Brings a proven background in high-pressure environments, teamwork, leadership, and attention to detail. Known for maintaining composure under stress, delivering exceptional service, and adapting quickly to dynamic situations. Combines culinary industry work ethic with law enforcement training to provide reliable, community-focused public safety while demonstrating strong communication, situational awareness, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Private With Training

United States Capitol Police
Washington, D.C.
2023 - Current

As a US Capitol Police officer, I am responsible for protecting Congress, its members, staff, and visitors, alongside securing the U.S. Capitol complex, buildings, and grounds.

As a newer officer on the department, I was fortunate to receive advanced firearms and tactical trainings, including M4 rifle qualification and motorcycle operations (883). Distinguished academy graduate recognized as a top shooter, demonstrating exceptional weapons proficiency, accuracy, and discipline under pressure. Experienced in rapid emergency response, incident stabilization, and public safety operations in various environments. Proven ability to remain calm in critical situations while applying sound judgment, teamwork, and situational awareness to protect lives and property.

Assigned temporarily at the House Division in 2024

Assigned to the Capitol Division- First Responders Unit from May of 2024-Present

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Private Chef

New York City, NY
01.2019
  • Chef: Course meal dinners leading a small group of team for high profile family.

Line cook

Txikito & El Quinta Pino
New York City, NY
01.2017
  • Line cook: Deep dive into Basque cuisine under Chef Alex Raji. Daily routines consisted of prepping for tapas and dinner service.

Line Cook

Locanda Verde
New York City, NY
01.2017
  • Line Cook: Deep dive into Italian cuisine under Chef Andrew Carmellini. Daily routines consisted of various preps and dinner services.

Exec Chef

Embassy of Republic of Korea
Washington, D.C.
01.2016
  • Exec Chef: Maintained a skilled kitchen staff and cooked for the ambassador and high profiled guests. The menu consisted of 6-12 course meals.

Chef & Partner

Marumen
Fairfax, VA
01.2015
  • Chef & Partner: Opening chef for the first ramen shop in Northern Virginia. Worked with local farmers and vendors and received recognition by Washington Post, Nova Magazine and various writers.

Education

High School Diploma -

James Madison High School
Vienna, VA
08.2009

Skills

  • CPR / AED / First Aid
  • Radio Communications
  • Crowd Control & De-escalation
  • Report Writing
  • Team Operations
  • Motor 883
  • M4
  • Situational Awareness
  • Public Safety
  • Firearms Expert

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Private Chef

01.2019

Line cook

Txikito & El Quinta Pino
01.2017

Line Cook

Locanda Verde
01.2017

Exec Chef

Embassy of Republic of Korea
01.2016

Chef & Partner

Marumen
01.2015

Private With Training

United States Capitol Police
2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

James Madison High School
Paul Lee