Resume

Dec 04
2009

Also available in 中文, 廣東話, 한국말, and English

OBJECTIVES

  • To obtain a position as a Language Analyst.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Lifetime experience interpreting between Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and English. Have interpreted and translated for school events, official school documents, academic papers, and government documents.
  • More than 5 years of experience in the US Navy, translating, editing, and interpreting between Korean, Chinese, and English. Usually involving military and government-related topics, which includes economics, law, technology, and social sciences.
  • Hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

EXPERIENCE

Translation/Editing

  • Efficiently translated 1000 pages in a 50-hour time frame.
  • Edited translations of 24 other linguists, to ensure the English grammar and correct vocabulary fit the context within the document.

Interpretation

  • Served as a Liaison between US Navy and Korean Husbandry Services, to ensure the safe anchoring of US ships.
  • Interpreted to Republic of Korea Army personnel, the intent of US military higher-ups intentions to deploy sensitive US equipment on Republic of Korea vehicles under US supervision.

Project Development

  • Broadened my understanding of current issues surrounding North Korea’s geo-political and military structure through extensive independent research.
  • Provided in-depth explanations on language grammar, paralleling examples between Korean, English, and Chinese.

Written and Oral Communication

  • Made presentations to officials to get approval and funding for operations
  • Effectively counseled team leaders and supervisors.

AWARDS

     Navy&Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Represented SeAL Delivery Vehicle Team One, interpreting to a service member’s family.
    NOV2005
     Afghan Campaign Medal     AUG2006


Work History

NIOC Hawaii Kunia, HI NOV2004-AUG2008
  • Korean/Chinese Linguist
   


Education and Further Training

      Excelsior College BS Liberal Arts APR2010
      Monterey Peninsula College AA in Korean DEC2009
      Defense Language Institute AA in Korean AUG2009
      California State University - Chico Certification in Localization MAR2009
      California State University - Chico Certification in Localization Project Management MAR2009


Affiliations

      Defense Language Institute (DLI) Alumni Association       JAN2008
      National Language Service Corps(NLSC)       JUN2009


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