Heri Choi
English-Korean Interpreter & Translator
Cheongju-si,Chungcheongbuk-do
Summary
Hello, I'm Herichoi, English-Korean Translator and Interpreter based in Seoul and Cheong-ju. I identify myself with a people person easy to work with.
As an interpreter, I've worked with people of all ages and from difference backgrounds, which has boosted interpersonal skills. The social skills have helped me become a friendly interpreter who can read cultural messages and emotions.
I'm also focused on readability, conciseness, accuracy and expertise in speech and writing so that I always try to convey messages with the right nuance in a prompt and smooth manner.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
03.2020 - Current
- Interpreted conversations consecutively in diverse settings; virtual meetings, in-person meetings, remote real-time video audits, and phone conversations.
- Korean to English Interpretation for embassies based in Korea, overseas food safety/export authorities (e.g. CFIA, EU, GACC), and foreign food businesses.
- Facilitated communication between the Korean food safety authority and a foreign counterpart or foreign food manufacturer.
- Provided verbal summaries of English documents for immediate use.
- Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
- Translated a range of documents including emails, legal documents, MFDS regulations and law provisions, meeting minutes, contracts, memorandum of understandings, guidelines, educational materials, government official statements and official notifications sent to international organizations (e.g. WTO SPS notifications).
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
Kyung Hee University
Seoul, South Korea 03.2013 - 08.2017
Master's Degree - Korean-English Interpretation And Translation
Seoul University of Foreign Studies
Seoul, Korea 02.2018 - 08.2020
Skills
Translating professional documents
Consecutive interpretation
Teamwork
Interpersonal Communication
Right use of terminologies
Fluent in Korean and English
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
03.2020 - Current
Master's Degree - Korean-English Interpretation And Translation
Seoul University of Foreign Studies
02.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Economics
Kyung Hee University
03.2013 - 08.2017