Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summary statement
Languages
Relevant experiences and skills
Extracurricular activities
Certification
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SO HYUN LIM

SO HYUN LIM

163, Deungchon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Assistant (part-time Job)

Paris Baguette
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve store sales targets and improve overall performance.
  • Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Supported colleagues during busy periods, ensuring balanced workloads and efficient operations throughout the store.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Seoul, South Korea
08-2025

Skills

  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Word

Summary statement

Detail-oriented and globally minded candidate with a strong interest in the beauty industry. Recognized for cultural sensitivity and an open mindset toward diverse perspectives. Aspires to create meaningful beauty experiences that transcend borders. Brings a unique combination of adaptability, empathy, and structured thinking. A calm and reliable team player who turns ideas into action and views every challenge as an opportunity to grow.

Languages

Korean Native

English Fluent

  • TOEIC 965 [01/2025], ETS
  • OPIc Intermediate High [01/2025], ACTFL

Spanish Business-level proficiency

  • DELE B2 [02/2025]
  • FLEX 1C (L&R), FLEX 1A (Writing), FLEX 1C (Speaking) [11/2024], Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Relevant experiences and skills

Curated K-Beauty Product Recommendations for Japanese Friend in Spanish

  • Created a customized list of Korean skincare products based on a Japanese friend's skincare concerns and preferences.
  • Conducted research via SNS content, Olive Young review, trend analysis on Japanese K-beauty brand preferences.
  • Delivered product recommendations in Spanish for cross-cultural clarity, resulting in the purchase of three items.

→ Skills: Market & Consumer Insight Research, Data-driven personalization, Cross-cultural communication


Awarded Full Marks for Spanish Tourism Presentation

  • Presented a regional tourism portfolio as part of a language course during study abroad in Spain.
  • Crafted a narrative-driven presentation that integrated cultural and historical elements.
  • Demonstrated strong sensitivity to audience, tone, and cultural nuance.

→ Skills: Presentation, Cultural insight, Expressive language use


Chanel Brand Philosophy & Legacy Presentation

  • Explored the life and values of Coco Chanel to illustrate the emotional storytelling behind the brand.
  • Analyzed the connection between Chanel's identity and the evolution of luxury consumer perception.

→ Skills: Luxury Brand Understanding, Brand History Analysis, Public Speaking


English Newspaper Club

  • Contributed to article writing, editing, and layout coordination as a long-term member.
  • Led special coverage on underrepresented social topics, including a widely read piece on the treatment of unpopular sports in Korea.
  • Strengthened collaboration and project management through team-based publishing.

→ Skills: Teamwork, Issue identification, Content development


French Tourism Guidebook Project

  • Designed and wrote a themed travel guidebook on France during high school French class.
  • Integrated written content and visual elements with strong attention to tone, clarity, and cultural presentation.
  • Praised for precision, layout design, and aesthetic storytelling.

→ Skills: Content planning, Visual layout, creativity, Aesthetic sensibility

Extracurricular activities

Study abroad

10/2023 - 05/2024 Alcalingua, Universidad de Alcalá (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain)

  • Annual language course (Total 240h)
  • Final grade: A (9.5/10)


07/2007 - 10/2008 Kendall Elementary School (San Bernardino, CA, USA)


Peer Tutoring & Language Exchange
06/2023 – 08/2023, 08/2024 – 10/2024

  • Provided TOEIC tutoring to an Argentine peer while receiving Spanish conversation practice and DELE preparation guidance.
  • Contributed to her TOEIC score improvement (800+) and successfully obtained DELE B2 certification through mutual learning.

Certification

Computer Specialist in Spreadsheet & Database Level 2[March, 2025], Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry



Timeline

Sales Assistant (part-time Job)

Paris Baguette
02.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
SO HYUN LIM