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Alana Li

Alana Li

3rd Year Student at McIntire School of Commerce in Lorton, VA, USA

I am a rising 3rd-year student at UVA's McIntire School of Commerce. During my path towards a B.S. in Commerce, I intend to concentrate in Marketing and Management with a track in Entrepreneurship. I am a leader who values communication, team-building, and integrity. With my major, I strive to work in Product and Brand Management with a long-term goal of starting my own perfume business that specializes in Asian-focused fragrances.

About Alana

Lorton, VA, USA
3rd Year Student at McIntire School of Commerce
University of Virginia

Commitment Experience

75% Employee
25% Board Member

Accomplishments

Barista at the Whisk Cafe

Barista
Whisk
October 2025 - Present

Summary

Prepared high-quality espresso and specialty beverages with consistency, speed, and attention to detail. Provided friendly, personalized, customer service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a welcoming experience for every guest. Managed cash register operations, process payments, and maintain accuracy during high-traffic hours.

Internal Chair for the Korean Student Association

Board Member
Korean Student Association
May 2025 - May 2026

Summary

Led membership operations for the Korean Student Association, supporting community engagement and retention across a diverse student body. Designed and organized events for 300+ members to take part in to learn about Korean culture. Served as a liaison between members and leadership, responding to questions, gathering feedback, and fostering a welcoming, supportive environment.

Instructor at Kumon

Instructor
Kumon
December 2022 - May 2024

Summary

Conducted strategic analyses based on the students’ personal learning skill sets to provide the best material and pace for them to learn. Recorded the progress of 100 students by analyzing and grading their assignments in math and reading. Designed personal teaching methods catered to each student to allow them to comprehend the subjects efficiently and effectively

Dialysis Trainee at the Inova Alexandria Hospital

Trainee
Inova
March 2022 - September 2022

Summary

Became educated on how to perform dialysis on patients manually and with the NxStage System One dialysis machine Took responsibility of being my grandma’s primary caregiver for dialysis, including duties of cleaning her catheter, monitoring her blood pressure, and performing dialysis multiple times daily. Recorded the data of my grandma’s health everyday and wrote a report of it to send to her primary doctor

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Experience

Whisk

Business Operations

Prepared high-quality espresso and specialty beverages with consistency, speed, and attention to detail. Provided friendly, personalized, customer service in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a welcoming experience for every guest. Managed cash register operations, process payments, and maintain accuracy during high-traffic hours.

Korean Student Association

People Operations

Led membership operations for the Korean Student Association, supporting community engagement and retention across a diverse student body. Designed and organized events for 300+ members to take part in to learn about Korean culture. Served as a liaison between members and leadership, responding to questions, gathering feedback, and fostering a welcoming, supportive environment.

Kumon

K-12 Instruction

Conducted strategic analyses based on the students’ personal learning skill sets to provide the best material and pace for them to learn. Recorded the progress of 100 students by analyzing and grading their assignments in math and reading. Designed personal teaching methods catered to each student to allow them to comprehend the subjects efficiently and effectively

Inova

Integrative Wellness (Combining physical, mental, and emotional)

Became educated on how to perform dialysis on patients manually and with the NxStage System One dialysis machine Took responsibility of being my grandma’s primary caregiver for dialysis, including duties of cleaning her catheter, monitoring her blood pressure, and performing dialysis multiple times daily. Recorded the data of my grandma’s health everyday and wrote a report of it to send to her primary doctor

Skills

Community Building Management Organization Effective Communication Strategic Oversight Conflict Resolution Audience Assessment Empathy & Patience Time Management Constructive Feedback Adaptability Patience & Resilience Mobility & Physical Care Problem Solving Customer Service