Taehwan Choi
Irvine,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Intern
Maeil Business Newspaper
Seoul, South Korea
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed corporate and government datasets, supporting data analysis for identification of key industry trends.
- Prepared briefing materials and market research summaries to enhance editorial content and financial news reporting.
Administrative Specialist (Sergeant)
Republic of Korea Army
South Korea, South Korea
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed scheduling and logistics by maintaining personnel and confidential records, using Excel.
- Coordinated daily operations and meetings for senior military personnel to enhance efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied And Computational Mathematics
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Excel and VLOOKUP
- MATLAB and Python programming
- Analytical problem solving
- Market research and analysis
- Team collaboration
- Quantitative reasoning
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Bilingual: English and Korean
Projects
Retirement Strategy Analysis Project — Long-Term Investment Performance Model
- Analyzed S&P 500, T-bill, bond yield, and inflation data in Excel to evaluate long-term investment performance.
Market Positioning & Competitive Analysis Project — Language Learning Platform
- Assessed user engagement, market positioning, and competitive landscape to develop strategic insights.
Numerical Modeling Project (MATLAB)
- Built interpolation, ODE solver, and regression models in MATLAB to evaluate numerical accuracy and stability.
Leadership And Community Service
Community Emergency Support Volunteer — Pasadena Area (2025)
- Participated in wildfire relief efforts supporting affected neighborhoods.
- Organized and distributed essential supplies, including food, water, and emergency kits.
General Member — Math Finance Club (UCI)
- Collaborated with peers on mock portfolio exercises, discussing asset allocation, market trends, and basic financial modeling concepts.
Youth Basketball Coach — Local Recreation League (4th–6th Grade, 2019)
- Built leadership, communication, and coaching skills through youth athlete development.
Middle School Ministry Volunteer Teacher — Sarang Community Church (2023–Present)
- Mentored middle school students during weekly programs and provided academic support, including help with math assignments.
Timeline
Business Operations Intern
Maeil Business Newspaper
01.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative Specialist (Sergeant)
Republic of Korea Army
04.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied And Computational Mathematics
University of California, Irvine