Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Scuba Diving
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Taekyung Sung

Taekyung Sung

Student
Seoul

Summary

Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at interacting with people from different cultures due to experience living in United States, China, and South Korea. Also, has experience in sales and is reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Intern

Estonian Embassy
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within Estonian Business Hub & Estonian Trade and Commerce, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
  • Contributed when president of Estonia came to Korea and organized routes, parties, and meetings
  • Managed over 50 calls and emails per day to promote Estonian e-Residency card
  • Managed meetings to promote Estonian e-Residency card

Member

SG International (School Group)
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with team members to import goods and sell them
  • Sold items and made 150% of starting fund
  • Did analysis of market and studied about trade with experts.
  • Implemented improvements based on member feedback, resulting in increased satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Developed strong relationships with members through active listening skills, understanding their needs, and offering tailored solutions when appropriate.
  • Addressed conflict resolution among members respectfully while adhering to organizational policies.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative strategies for member retention and increased participation in programs
  • Supported fellow team members by sharing best practices and collaborating on projects aimed at enhancing overall member experience

Bartender

Barfly
09.2019 - 03.2022
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Contributed to positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Teacher

Self
01.2021 - Current
  • Worked cooperatively with parents to help students reach learning objectives (Chinese and English speaking)
  • Made and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Helped 5 students to pass HSK and TSC tests

Education

Bachelors - Economics / American Culture

Sogang University
Seoul, South Korea
03.2019 -

Skills

  • Export Documentation Practice

  • Import-Export Compliance

  • Teamwork and Cooperation

  • Customs regulations understanding

  • Confidence in meeting people from different cultures

Accomplishments

-Received letter of appreciation from the Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia for astonishing work ethics while interning for the Estonian Embassy

-did market analysis and negotiated and imported items from China and sold the designed items to fellow students (t-shirts and costumed Christmas socks) and made over 150% of the beginning fund.

-received 나눔상 from Yeoungdeungpo-gu for volunteering for more than 100 hours in 2021. Interacted with many people in need and helped as much as possible

-Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in learning how to speak and use the English and Chinese language. Allowed them to have confidence in speaking the languages.

-was the student president of the Economics departments for 2 years.

Interests

Scuba Diving (Advance), Running, going to the Gym, cooking

Scuba Diving

Was in the Scuba Diving club and regularly went on to trainings with companions. Went to Jeju-Island, East Sea, West Sea, and more and has over 50 tanks experiece. Has many certificates regarding Scuba Diving.

Timeline

Intern

Estonian Embassy
07.2023 - 12.2023

Member

SG International (School Group)
03.2023 - 12.2023

Teacher

Self
01.2021 - Current

Bartender

Barfly
09.2019 - 03.2022

Bachelors - Economics / American Culture

Sogang University
03.2019 -
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