Sooa Kim

Experience

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  YouTube

  Jul 2020 - now

  YouTuber (+15k subscribers)

  Vlogged the day as an American High School student and shared educational opportunities concentrated towards Korean students who are willing to study abroad in the United States. Dedicates 20 hours/week in planning contents and self studying editing tool (Premiere Pro). 20+ companies offered sponsorships (teddy blake, dossier, ana luisa, etc).

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  Across the Sea

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  Founder and President

  Organization made to assist foreign students that are interested in transferring to US schools. Originally began on my own, now branch out to 5 different organizations in South Korea and 3 different schools in the US.

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  Wellness catering

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  Food Server

  Attended private parties in Beverly Hills and worked as a server. Managed 500+ clients. Taking orders, serving items, managing kitchen communication, marketing promotions, and learning about differences in social status and cultures.

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  Voice of calling

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Secretary

  Non-profit organization made to help those who are in need of computer science education. Taught Scratch program to elementary school students and kids in Tanzania that doesn’t have much access to computer programs for free. Created YouTube tutorials for coding and recorded kids’ books to children in Tanzania. Contributed 100+ hours. (presidential award Bronze)

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  DECA Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

  Vice President of Communication

  Created a monthly newsletter and attended regional competitions (DECA finalist WRLS(2nd), DECA Entrepreneurial grit, DECA scholarly elite, DECA officers, DECA unity in motion)

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  CityPlug

  Jan 2021 - now

  Co-Founder

  Group of four passionate high school students dedicated to providing a solution for climate change through machine learning. CityPlug provides the optimal location to place electric vehicle chargers. Dedicated 3+hours/week.

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  SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System)

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2024

  Student Intern

  Observed 100+ news edits, directing, scripts, and announcers. Contributed editing skills to make a weekly 8 pm news. Directed news hour (scrolling teleprompter script, putting in subtitles, editing headlines, giving cues, signaling anchor, and fixing errors). Dedicated 400+ hours

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  Associated Student Body

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2024

  Executive Vice President

  Oversaw 60+ ASB members and was in charge of planning & executing school activities, dances, BTA/LTAs etc. Presented information about Valencia High School to the District Advisory Council and Student Communications Council. Helped to create and approve ASB Budget.

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  Research

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Researcher

  Conducted research on the mathematical methodology of COVID-19 models, and game theoretic considerations in the product-pricing behavior of firms. Accepted for publication in USC.

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  Gravity Water Project

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Leader

  Project made to help a local school in Vietnam to turn rain into safe drinking water. Raised over $2000 by fundraisers. Received an award from the SCV Water.

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  Break the Barrier

  Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

  Co-Founder and President

  Summer program that is set to sponsor and support a passionate student in South Korea which offers a self-discovery journey to the United States. Dedicated 20+ hours a week raising $2370 (fundraiser, donation, depop, community outreach etc)

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  Baskin Robbins

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Ice Cream Scooper
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  AROMA RAMEN

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Food Server
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  Hurricane Harbor Splashtown

  May 2024 - Jun 2024

  Lifeguard

  Keep a close eyes on swimmers and assist guests in and out of rafts and cycle through the line efficiently. Completed lifeguard training and certification understand basic rescue techniques, first aid and CPR.