Working languages:
English to Korean

Sunyoung Hwang
IT/software/MKT/tourism/fashion/beauty

Seoul, Soul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea

Native in: Korean Native in Korean
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Jan 17, 2023 (posted via ProZ.com):  Translating EN>KR for theme parks, I was excited like a child! ...more »
User message
Former hotelier. Make different cultures feel like home.
Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified member
Affiliations This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services Translation, MT post-editing, Editing/proofreading, Transcreation, Interpreting
Expertise
Specializes in:
IT (Information Technology)Internet, e-Commerce
Computers: SoftwareMarketing / Market Research
Advertising / Public RelationsHuman Resources
Textiles / Clothing / FashionTourism & Travel
Cosmetics, BeautyFood & Drink

Rates
English to Korean - Rates: 0.04 - 0.08 USD per word / 20 - 30 USD per hour

Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 1
Translation education Bachelor's degree - Sookmyung Women's University
Experience Years of experience: 3. Registered at ProZ.com: Aug 2017. Became a member: Jun 2019.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, ChatGPT, DeepL, Lilt, memoQ, MemSource Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Pro, Microsoft Word, SDL Multiterm 2019, Smartling, Trados Studio, Wordfast, XTM
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Help or teach others with what I have learned over the years
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Screen new clients (risk management)
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about interpreting / improve my skills
  • Get help on technical issues / improve my technical skills
  • Stay up to date on what is happening in the language industry
  • Improve my productivity
Bio
Greetings from Seoul!
I look forward to a fruitful partnership with you.
If you would like to work with me, please email or message me.


Summary of qualifications:
English-to-Korean translator/interpreter (native Korean)
Experience as a hotel receptionist (5 years) and planning assistant (10 months)
Worked as a translator/interpreter (3 years, mainly worked with IT, software, marketing, and fashion-related clients)

Specialties:
Marketing (advertising, product descriptions, sales letter)
IT (IT security, web cloud services, AI, hardware, etc.)
Tourism & Travel (hotel management, catalogs, travel guides)
Food & Drink (menus, nutrition, cookbooks, food writing)
Beauty & Cosmetics (skincare and makeup products, tools, devices)
Textiles & Fashion (apparel design, merchandising, fashion magazines)

Services:
Translation, editing/proofreading, localization, globalization, transcreation, and cultural consultation

Computer skills:
Windows 11, Mac OSX Mojave, Windows Defender, MS Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Photoshop, Google Drive, Opera Property Management System, Marriott GXP

CAT tools:
SDL Trados 2021 Freelancer, SDL Multiterm 2019, Wordfast, MemoQ, Memsource, ATMS, etc.

Professional experience:
[English-to-Korean translation]

IT
Feb. 2024 D*** (computers, monitors, and IT solutions)
Dec. 2023 I****l (computing devices, IT security, and AI technology)
Dec. 2023 S***f***e (a cloud computing-based data warehouse)
Sep. 2021 A***d**k (software products for architecture, engineering, etc.)
July 2021 A** (web services courses)
Aug. 2017 S**s**g (IT security)

Marketing
Jan. 2023 D********d (event promotions)
Dec. 2022 P*********n (store promotions)
Apr. 2022 E*****d (balancing machine)
Jan. 2022 A***y (health, beauty, and home care products)
Aug. 2021 M** (transport solutions)
July 2021 S*****g (a smartwatch)
July 2021 M***h (global insurance broking and risk advisory)
June 2021 A*****d (a mobile operating system)

Fashion
Jan. 2024 G***i (luxury clothing and new campaigns)
Jan. 2023 N** * P***** (luxury fashion, beauty, and lifestyle)
Apr. 2021 U**** A***** (sportswear)

SNS advertising & UI
Aug. 2020 F******k 

User guide
May 2021 S**y (cameras, headphones)
Mar 2021 N******g (wireless earbuds)
Feb. 2021 S**g (a stand mixer)

HR & marketing
Aug. 2023 S********e (customer relationship management software)
Jan. 2021 A******s (an American sustainable fashion brand)

Finance
June 2021 A****l (FY21 half-year investor presentation)

Food & drink
Nov. 2020 S** wine cellar

Travel & commerce
Feb 2024 M******* (hotels & resorts)
Dec 2023 T***.*** (travel)
Dec 2023 UAE travel guides
May 2021 Hanoi tour guides
Sept. 2012 GoVisitNYC.com (Tour information & store advertisements)
 
[English-to-Korean interpretation]
▪Business/commerce - Oct. 2019 Korea Electronics Show
▪Tourism - June 2019 Korea Tourism Organization

Other experience:
▪RYSE, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott brand)
   Feb. 2018 - July 2019 Worked as a front-desk supervisor

▪Red Globe Co., Ltd. (specialist in cultural events such as cooking classes, musicals, and screenings)
   Apr. 2017 - Jan. 2018 Worked as an assistant event planner

▪Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
   Aug. 2015 - Mar. 2017 Worked as a guest-relations officer

▪Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Seoul
   Sept. 2013 - July 2015 Worked as a front-desk agent

▪Lotte City Hotel Gimpo Airport
   July 2013 - Sept. 2013 Worked as a front-desk intern

▪Flower Publishing Group (guidebook publisher located in Manhattan)
   June 2012 - June 2013 Worked as an intern
           

Education:
▪Bachelor’s degree in Chinese language and literature, English language and literature at Sookmyung Women's University (graduated in 2012, won merit scholarships in Sept. 2007 & Sept. 2009)
▪Completed a course in business English at Kaplan Aspect-East Village School in Manhattan in 2012
This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects11
With client feedback0
Corroborated0
0 positive (0 entries)
positive0
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Translation9
Interpreting1
Editing/proofreading1
Language pairs
English to Korean11
Specialty fields
Computers: Systems, Networks2
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion2
Human Resources1
Wine / Oenology / Viticulture1
Internet, e-Commerce1
Business/Commerce (general)1
IT (Information Technology)1
Tourism & Travel1
Furniture / Household Appliances1
Computers: Software1
Computers: Hardware1
Other fields
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Profile last updated
Feb 26



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