Experience

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  Dc prisoners’ legal services project

  Mar 2006 - May 2006

  Legal intern

  Investigated domestic and international issues related to prisons for attorneys using Internet-based and traditional research methods.Performed client intake interviews and assisted in case evaluation.Corresponded with current and prospective clients.

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  Diplomatic language services, llc

  Sept 2006 - Feb 2007

  Korean instructor

  Designed and developed Korean language lessons focused on relations between North and South Korea.Conducted one-on-one language lessons for U.S. military personnel. Facilitated and led discussions about political, economic and military developments in South Korea. Administered language proficiency examinations and graded student performance.

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  Columbus community legal services

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2008

  Administrative assistant

  Provided administrative support to professors and students participating in legal clinic programs.Completed client intake screenings and referred clients to appropriate legal services.Managed case files, drafted correspondence, and assisted with the review of legal documents.Monitored pending legal matters and briefed clients and attorneys about the status of proceedings.Reviewed attorney-client relationships and cases for conflicts of interest.Confirmed the identities of signatories for compliance with relevant laws in capacity as certified public notary. Show less

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  International language institute

  Feb 2007 - Aug 2015

  Korean instructor

  Designed and developed beginner-level to advanced-level Korean language curriculum for adult learners.Conducted group and individual learning sessions on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Assessed student progress and levels of proficiency.

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  Haynes and boone, llp

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2011

  Legal secretary

  Supported a managing partner and associates of the Intellectual Property and Corporate Practice groups.Arranged telephone calls, travel, appointments, client meetings and tracked time entries. Responded to requests for information and managed the logistics for attorney travel. Verified the accuracy of pro-forma invoices, legal correspondence, and client documents.Processed and submitted business expense forms for attorney reimbursements.Executed patent filings with the USPTO in accordance with electronic filing procedures. Show less

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  Mcdermott will & emery

  Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

  Patent legal secretary

  Served as primary contact for South Korean attorneys regarding the status of patent filings and USPTO procedures.Coordinated patent applications filings with the USPTO. Prepared periodic status reports for clients regarding patent portfolios and open applications.Maintained project files and updated patent dockets with impending deadlines and filing dates.Translated patent documents and materials from Korean into English.

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  Johns hopkins school of advanced international studies

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2014

  Adjunct professor

  Created course syllabus outlining learning objectives, weekly assignments, course policies and course evaluation procedures.Taught intensive language classes involving economic, political and legal themes to graduate-level students. Lectured about cultural differences in social norms and their influence on communication patterns in Korea. Assessed mastery of grammatical concepts and the ability to express ideas accurately to listeners orally and in writing.Planned activities to encourage participation and stimulated discussion during lessons. Show less

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  Korean cultural center, embassy of republic of korea

  Jul 2013 - now

  Korean language instructor

  Develop and teach weekly lessons that introduce Korean grammar and culture to individuals with different levels of Korean skills.Prepare course materials and quizzes to supplement textbook content and reinforce topics taught during the semester.Grade homework, audio recordings of oral exercises, journal entries and other assignments that improve the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of students.Meet with students before and after class to provide feedback about progress and explain any concepts that students have difficulty understanding.Work with other instructors to review content already taught and ensure that students are ready for higher levels of Korean. Show less

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  Lg-tek

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Korean language instructor

  Created extensive tests to aid military personnel in preparation for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT). Trained military personnel to distinguish between the North and South Korean languages.Developed teaching materials using current foreign affairs between North and South Korea.

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  Ica

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Test developer

  Developed and drafted listening diagnostic questions for the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT).Identified and selected appropriate audio recordings to test the listening and communication skills of military personnel studying Korean at the Defense Language Institute. Translated and transcribed audio excerpts of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced dialogues from Korean into English.

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  Acclaim technical services

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Korean linguist

  Translated into English articles from online North Korean news sources and scientific journals which explain current events and recent technological developments in North Korea to government agencies. Identified analogous expressions for North Korean concepts and arranged sentences into grammatically-correct coherent English. Analyzed and compared North Korean technical terminology with relevant English terminology to convey the nuances of words and ideas specific to North Korean society. Uploaded articles into the Omega-T database and expanded the glossary of technical, political and common terms used by North Korean authors to expedite the translation work of other linguists.Provided technical assistance to non-native English editors regarding Korean syntax, grammar and appropriate interpretations of Korean figures of speech.Edited and revised the translations of other translators for accuracy and authenticity. Show less

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  Hauptman ham, llp

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Patent specialist

  Investigated and resolved issues related to pending patent applications submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on behalf of clients.Communicated orally and in writing with clients to obtain information and provided updates about the status of cases before the USPTO.Coordinated and supervised the production of patent prosecution documents ahead of deadlines and interacted with other departments to move cases through the patent review process.Opened, maintained and closed patent files electronically using the First to File (FTF) paperless system.Planned and arranged international tours to the United States for Korean IP professionals interested in US patent law in conjunction with the USPTO and American law schools.Translated client correspondence, legal documents and patent materials from Korean to English and vice versa. Show less

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  Manpowergroup

  Aug 2016 - now

  Review the qualifications of applicants and select candidates from the applicant pool for additional screening.Train and supervise team members working to recruit individuals that speak foreign languages and English fluently.Interview potential candidates to assess their ability to communicate in English and suitability for employment as interpreters.Research, identify, and contact organizations that can help recruit or promote available job opportunities to foreign language speakers.Monitor the effectiveness of online advertising and develop strategies for increasing the number of applications from individuals who speak rare languages. Maintain communication with trainees to resolve issues with the training platform and ensure timely completion of the training program. Show less Conducted Open Source research related to economic, political and scientific developments in target region.Collected, analyzed and validated information about individuals and events in target region. Identified and synthesized credible Korean-language periodicals, journals, and Internet content for strategists and policymakers focused on target region. Translated and analyzed Open Source foreign language materials for written reports describing recent geopolitical developments in targeted region.Categorized and analyzed technical and scientific terminology for inclusion in a proprietary database to aid other linguists with translators. Show less

  • Training Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Training Manager & Linguist Recruiter

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Researcher

    Aug 2016 - Sept 2020
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  International republican institute

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Global talent specialist

  Advise hiring managers and develop recruitment plans for entry-level and senior management openings.Facilitate the hiring of domestic and international employees by arranging division, panel, and leadership interviews for hiring managers.Evaluate applications submitted through applicant tracking software UKG (formerly Ultipro) and disposition candidates that are ineligible or unqualified for the position they applied for.Explain internal hiring procedures to hiring managers and staff and ensure compliance with relevant policies.Attend virtual and in-person career fairs to promote the company and recruit applicants for open positions.Prepare offer packages for new hires and describe employee benefits and company policies to recruits.Screen applicants over Teams and by phone for assigned positions and inform hiring managers of the results. Show less

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  Gmc korean school

  Sept 2024 - now

  Korean instructor

  Develop comprehensive daily and annual lesson plans for an adult beginner Korean class.Introduce the Korean language, culture, customs, and cuisine through engaging online resources, including YouTube videos and Korean TV channels.Organize and lead special activities, such as playing traditional Korean games, to enhance cultural immersion.