Yeunju Ryu
Translator And Interpreter
Seoul
Summary
Expert Editor experienced in translating documents for personal, business and government use. Background includes performing document and verbal translation services in the legal, financial, and IT sectors. Dedicated to maintaining original voice and intent with optimal word choice. Attentive to details in original documents and thorough in proofreading finished work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
LX Pantos
11.2023 - Current
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
Translator and Interpreter
Samsung SDS
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Translated website content from Korean to English.
English Editor
Korea Exchange
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Translated documents related to index business, including index methodologies, license agreements and press releases.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Provided oral interpretations during meetings and special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Paralegal
Kim&Chang
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Translated legal documents, mainly for the Investment Management department, including agreements, securities registration statements (SRS) and rulings.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to Korean and vice versa.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Collected, drafted and maintained resources to provide comprehensive materials accessible to firm lawyers.
Intern Editor
Ministry of Justice
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Collaborated with writers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
Education
M.D. - Korean-English Interpretation And Translation
Seoul University of Foreign Studies
Seoul 03.2018 - 02.2020
Exchange Student - International Studies
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Hague, The Netherlands 02.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Department of English Language And Literature
Yonsei University
Seoul 03.2013 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Seohyun High School
Gyeonggi, Republic Of Korea 03.2009 - 02.2012
Skills
Interpersonal communication
Proofreading skills
Document review
Organization and time management
Flexible and adaptable
Active listening
Written communication
Certification
- Business English Translator Grade 1- International Interpretation & Translation Association of Korea
Timeline
Translator and Interpreter
LX Pantos
11.2023 - Current
Translator and Interpreter
Samsung SDS
08.2022 - 08.2023
English Editor
Korea Exchange
07.2021 - 08.2022
Paralegal
Kim&Chang
04.2020 - 07.2021
M.D. - Korean-English Interpretation And Translation
Seoul University of Foreign Studies
03.2018 - 02.2020
Intern Editor
Ministry of Justice
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Business English Translator Grade 1- International Interpretation & Translation Association of Korea
07-2017
Exchange Student - International Studies
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
02.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Department of English Language And Literature
Yonsei University
03.2013 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Seohyun High School
03.2009 - 02.2012