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Yeonjoo Hannah Hahm

Statesboro,GA

Summary

Bilingual Communication Specialist with a master’s degree in Interpretation & Translation (HUFS GSIT). +6 years of experience delivering interpretation for C-level executives, translating high-volume corporate and technical materials, and facilitating seamless cross-cultural communication in global business environments. Skilled at managing translation teams handling confidential documents and supporting executive-level decision making.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Interpreter Team Lead (Ford/SK)

BlueOval SK, LLC
07.2023 - 01.2024

-Provided Eng/Kor. simultaneous/consecutive interpretation in various C-level meetings including weekly/daily/ad-hoc meetings.

- Translated various confidential documents to be shared internally.

-Managed/supervised Team members’ overall work schedule, handled administrative tasks

- Delivered Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for C-level meetings, workshops, and board meetings, ensuring effective communication between Korean and U.S. executives.

- Translated confidential business reports and technical training materials (15-page CEO reports, 300+ EV battery training slides).

- Led a team of interpreters/ translators, managing daily schedules, workload distribution, and performance quality.

- Oversaw administrative and reporting tasks, acting as the primary liaison between the interpretation team and senior management.

- Developed streamlined processes for document sharing and terminology consistency, enhancing efficiency across the team.

Translator

Hyundai Motor Company
11.2020 - 11.2022

- Translated weekly task reports, executive meeting materials, executive meeting materials, marketing strategies, and industry trend reports for global distribution.

- Produced accurate, high-quality translations under tight deadlines (e.g., weekly leaders’ meeting slides delivered within 3 hours).
- Supported communication between teams with consistent, high-standard deliverables.
- Coordinated translation schedules within the team to meet urgent and high-volume project demands.
- Liaised with cross-functional departments (Marketing, Sales, R&D) to clarify terminology and align deliverables with corporate strategies.

Executive Assistant / CEO Interpreter

Shinsegae Intercos Korea
04.2020 - 10.2020

- Provided consecutive interpretation for CEO and executives in cross-functional meetings (Finance, IT, R&D, Production, ESG).
- Translated legal, corporate, and SAP-related documents for company-wide initiatives (corporate rebranding, SAP rollout).
- Supported high-profile events such as the R&D Expansion MoU Signing Ceremony with government officials.

Freelance Translator

Smile Together Foundation
11.2018 - 12.2019

-Translated autism awareness materials, including education, social welfare and workplace inclusion articles (3-15pages each).

-Localized subtitles for awareness campaign videos (20+ minutes each).

-Interpreted lectures and speeches for an autism awareness event with international and government participants.

Rappoteur

Seoul Defense Dialogue
08.2018 - 08.2018

-Summarized key discussion points in “Denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula & Establishment of the Peace Regime” attended by international vice ministers and defense officials.

Education

M.D. - Interpretation & Translation

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
02-2022

Bachelor's Degree - East Asian Studies

Yonsei University
06-2016

Skills

  • Fluent bilingualism
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • MS Proficiency
  • Professional ethics

Timeline

Interpreter Team Lead (Ford/SK)

BlueOval SK, LLC
07.2023 - 01.2024

Translator

Hyundai Motor Company
11.2020 - 11.2022

Executive Assistant / CEO Interpreter

Shinsegae Intercos Korea
04.2020 - 10.2020

Freelance Translator

Smile Together Foundation
11.2018 - 12.2019

Rappoteur

Seoul Defense Dialogue
08.2018 - 08.2018

M.D. - Interpretation & Translation

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)

Bachelor's Degree - East Asian Studies

Yonsei University