Yejin Yi
Garden Grove
Summary
Dynamic freelance translator with proven expertise in document translation and cultural assessment, delivering precise communication for clients at Meridian Sports Medicine. Adept at cross-cultural communication and quality assurance, I enhance understanding between diverse parties while ensuring accuracy and professionalism in every project.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Translator
Self-Employed-Remote
04.2023 - Current
- Translated documents from Korean to English and vice versa.
- Researched cultural etiquette and specific use of slang words.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Assisted non-English speakers in effective communication by translating documents and conversations
- Provided accurate translation services for clients across various industries
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Restaurant Food Server
Halgatteock
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance dining experiences
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure accurate and timely food delivery
Translation Office Assistant
Meridian Sports Medicine and Pain Clinic
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed office and patients care in bilingual
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Provided customer assistance and facilitated communication between patients
- Input patients' data into spreadsheets and databases.
Administrative Assistant
Korean Martyrs Catholic Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed office tasks, including scheduling, filing, and answering inquiries
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Communicated effectively with members and visiting parishioners, ensuring a welcoming environment
- Professional translated Korean to English in proper manner and vice versa
- Managed church funding and spending with professionalism
Bakery Sale Associate
Bakery Village
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Offered every customer exceptional service and learned regular customers' preferences.
- Maintained current knowledge of menu items, ingredients and special order products for sale in bakery.
- Retrieved and organized bakery product loads, processed merchandise properly and rotated products according to prescribed standards to encourage freshness.
- Maintained accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory to support profits and revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Korean Language And Literature
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2019
Skills
- Translation verification
- Cultural assessment
- Customer engagement
- Legal document preparation
- FLUENT IN [Korean]
- Cross-cultural communication
- Project Support
- Document translation
- Live interpretations
- Quality assurance processes
Languages
Korean
Full Professional
Timeline
Freelance Translator
Self-Employed-Remote
04.2023 - Current
Restaurant Food Server
Halgatteock
04.2023 - 02.2025
Translation Office Assistant
Meridian Sports Medicine and Pain Clinic
03.2021 - 04.2023
Administrative Assistant
Korean Martyrs Catholic Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
Bakery Sale Associate
Bakery Village
06.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Korean Language And Literature
University of California, Irvine
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