Hedy Lee
Franklin,VA
Summary
Motivated and people-oriented professional with six years of experience interpreting the Korean language as a sole proprietor and eight years of experience as a restaurant server and bartender, providing timely, fast-paced service to diverse customers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Influencer
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Created 'Korean interpreter's Diary,' a Facebook Group, detailing interpreting experiences while managing a one-woman agency, attracting over 4,000 followers all around the globe.
Liaison Interpreter
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Interpreted between Korean and English at meetings when U.S. government agencies received delegations from South Korea, including from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Agriculture, and citizenship interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Legal Interpreter
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Interpreted for Korean-speaking plaintiffs and defendants in depositions and court proceedings.
Medical Interpreter
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Interpreted when doctors, nurses, and other health workers provided their Korean-speaking patients with detailed explanations of medical procedures and mental health counseling.
Bartender & Server
Hayashi Sushi & Grill Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Served food and beverages to customers, both from behind the bar and at the tables.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned bar, tables, and side stations.
- Served food and beverages to customers, both from behind the bar and at the tables.
- Maintained cleanliness of assigned bar, tables, and side stations.
Education
Graduate School of Interpreting and Translation - Translation, Interpreting
The University of Maryland
01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Immigration Studies, Sociology & Government
The College of William & Mary
01.2012
Skills
- Customer service
- Translation
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Media Influencer
01.2018 - 01.2020
Liaison Interpreter
01.2016 - 01.2020
Legal Interpreter
01.2015 - 01.2020
Medical Interpreter
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bartender & Server
Hayashi Sushi & Grill Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Immigration Studies, Sociology & Government
The College of William & Mary
Graduate School of Interpreting and Translation - Translation, Interpreting
The University of Maryland