Sonya Song

Currently pursuing an Event Management Diploma at Cornerstone International Community College with strong social skills and bilingual communication in Korean and English. Experienced in fast-paced, high-volume environments — including stadium concessions, cultural festivals, and franchise restaurants — with strong cash handling accuracy and team collaboration. Available up to 24 hrs/week through August 2026 (weekdays before 4:30 PM, full availability on weekends); available up to 40 hrs/week from September 2026 following work permit conversion, and able to commit for the full season.

Raffle Booth Staff Volunteer - Italian Day Festival - Vancouver, BC

(2026-06 - 2026-06)

• Explained the online raffle entry process to festival attendees and handled cash and card payments for entries in a high-traffic booth setting.

Party Staff Volunteer - VANSTU - Vancouver, BC

(2026-05 - 2026-05)

• Distributed tickets and promotional materials to guests and supported event setup and cleanup for club-based party events.
• Assisted with guest services throughout events, contributing to smooth on-site operations.

Barista & Cashier - Blenz Coffee - Vancouver, BC

(2026-04 - 2026-07)

A Canadian specialty coffee chain.

• Prepared coffee and blended beverages to order while operating the POS system and handling cash and card transactions.
• Delivered friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced café environment.
• Maintained a clean, organized workstation in line with food safety standards.

Cook & Server - Mom's Touch - Seoul, South Korea

(2023-12 - 2024-08)

A franchise hamburger and chicken restaurant chain operating across South Korea.

• Contributed to achieving the highest recorded sales in the store's history through consistent speed and attentive customer service.
• Simultaneously managed dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders, ensuring timely and accurate service across all channels.

Barista & Cashier - Mega MGC Coffee - Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

(2024-06 - 2024-08)

A Franchise coffee shop chain with a focus on affordable specialty drinks and fast customer service.

• Prepared coffee and blended beverages to order while operating the POS system and handling cash and card payments with precision.

Cashier - BBQ Chicken - Seoul, South Korea

(2024-08 - 2025-11)

Franchise chicken restaurant located inside South Korea's largest baseball stadium, serving high volumes of customers on game days.

• Handled daily sales exceeding CAD $3,000, accurately managing transactions in a high-traffic stadium environment.
• Managed large volumes of customer orders efficiently, with high speed and accuracy under pressure.
• Assisted with restocking and maintaining a clean, organized counter and service area.

Barista & Hospitality Staff - LOTTE Department Store VIP Lounge - Seoul, South Korea

(2024-11 - 2025-02)

South Korea's luxury department store lounge provides coffee and hospitality services exclusively for VIP customers.

• Prepared and served specialty coffee and beverages to high-profile VIP clients, ensuring a premium service experience.
• Maintained a professional and welcoming lounge environment with consistent attention to presentation and cleanliness.
• Managed customer interactions with discretion, courtesy, and personalized hospitality.

Event Management Co-op Diploma - Event Management - Cornerstone International Community College (2026-03)

Bachelor's Degree - Cultural Contents & Visual Merchandising/Exhibition Design - Hansung University (2024-03)