Donggeon Yook

Environment & Urban Sustainability student at Toronto Metropolitan University with hands-on field research experience in environmental data collection, GIS mapping, statistical analysis, and sustainability policy. Trilingual communicator (English, Japanese, Korean) with professional experience across Canada and Japan. Strong academic foundation in ESG frameworks, environmental compliance, urban ecology, and community development.

Seeking opportunities to apply environmental expertise in sustainability, public sector, research, or ESG-focused roles.

Kitchen Operations Assistant - Toronto Youngnak Presbyterian Church - Toronto, ON

(2024-01)

• Coordinated food preparation and service for 300+ community members at weekly events, demonstrating project coordination and stakeholder management under operational pressure
• Maintained full compliance with Toronto Public Health food safety and hygiene regulations — building understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks
• Collaborated cross-functionally with 10+ volunteers to coordinate tasks during large-scale community events

Store Associate - My Basket Co. (株式会社まいばすけっと) - Tokyo, Japan

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Managed inventory tracking for 200+ SKUs, optimizing reorder timing to reduce waste — applying data-driven decision making in an operational context
• Operated entirely in Japanese in a corporate retail environment serving high-traffic urban Tokyo neighbourhoods
• Collaborated with multicultural team to maintain smooth daily operations in a fast-paced, high-volume setting

Bachelor of Arts - Environment & Urban Sustainability - Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) (2022 - 2026)