Hang Ha
Toronto,ON
Summary
Achieved significant improvements in translation quality at Thao Le Entertainment through rigorous editing and proofreading, showcasing exceptional cultural awareness and critical thinking. As a self-employed professional poker player, enhanced decision-making under pressure, leveraging strong verbal communication and cross-cultural skills to excel in high-stakes environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Translation Consultant
Thao Le Entertainment
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensured cultural appropriateness in translated materials by collaborating closely with native-speaking consultants.
- Improved translation quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading procedures.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet all deadlines without compromising quality.
- Collaborated with a team of translators to complete large-scale projects within tight deadlines.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Professional Poker Player
Self-Employed
Los Angeles, USA
01.2002 - 05.2017
- Honed decision-making skills under pressure for better performance during critical moments in tournaments or cash games.
- Increased win rates by implementing advanced mathematical concepts to make informed decisions.
- Adapted to diverse playing styles by regularly participating in various types of poker games, both online and live settings.
- Maintained situational awareness at all times while playing live events to identify exploitable situations against opponents.
- Developed strong mental resilience through maintaining focus during long and high-pressure games.
- Improved game performance with consistent study of poker theory, strategies, and tactics.
- Collaborated with fellow players in study groups to analyze hands, share strategies, and improve overall gameplay collectively.
- Strengthened emotional intelligence through mastering self-control and recognizing opponents'' emotional states during gameplay.
- Maximized earning potential by identifying profitable opportunities within specific games or tournament structures based on skillset analyses.
- Managed bankroll effectively to ensure financial stability and mitigate risks in the volatile nature of the profession.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queen's University
Kingston, ONSkills
- Editing skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Proofreading skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Emotional Control
- Player profiling
- Mentoring
- Pot odds calculation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Volunteering
Election Campaign Volunteer 2016
Worked on the Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign of 2016 in Los Angeles as a Phone Bank Operator, Flyer Distributor, and Event Staff.
English as a Second Language Tutor 1997
I worked as an English Teacher in Japan for one year from 1996-97. Upon return to Canada I taught ESL as a volunteer on a one-on-one basis to a Polish immigrant doctor at Sanderson Community Centre in Toronto in 1997.
Timeline
Translation Consultant
Thao Le Entertainment
05.2017 - 01.2019
Professional Poker Player
Self-Employed
01.2002 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queen's University