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Samantha Yi

Samantha Yi

Translator/Interpreter

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager @ Cyvl.ai

  • Education

    • Designlab

      2022 - 2022
      Certificate UX Foundations

    • Designlab

      2022 - 2023
      Certificate UX Academy

      Completed over 440 hours of coursework, attended regular group design critiques, and finished over 50 hands-on assignments and 3 comprehensive capstone projects.

    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology, General

  • Experience

    • CHCCS District

      Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
      Translator/Interpreter

      I translated school documents from English into Korean. I also interpreted for Korean families registering into the district.

    • UNC Biology Department

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      Research Assistant

      I conducted research on the effects of egg density on the expression of reproductive isolating mechanisms for subspecies of Drosophila melanogaster

    • UNC Health

      Jan 2019 - May 2021
      Research Assistant

      I help to conduct clinical research to develop psycho-social resources for patients with cancer and their families.

    • Massachusetts General Hospital

      Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
      Clinical Research Coordinator

      I conducted studies with patients with Huntington's Disease, a rare genetic disease with motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms. I performed cognitive testing, regulatory responsibilities, and clinical drug maintenance.

    • MAPLE (Massachusetts Platform for Legislative Engagement)

      May 2022 - Apr 2023
      Volunteer Product Designer

      I work on the UX/UI design behind the Massachusetts Platform for Legislative Engagement (MAPLE), a public testimony platform to promote legislative transparency in Massachusetts which may entail wireframing, usability testing, and user research interviews.

    • Freelance

      Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
      Freelance UX/UI Designer

    • Mamakoo

      Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
      Product Designer

    • Cyvl.ai

      Jun 2023 - now

      • Operations Manager

        Jul 2024 - now

      • Operations Specialist

        Oct 2023 - Jul 2024

      • Product Intern

        Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Graduated with Highest Honors University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill May 2022 Cumulative GPA above 3.8 from 2018-2022
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Member of Phi Beta Kappa Phi Beta Kappa 2020
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      School Nominee for DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship DAR Good Citizen 2017 I was recommended by school faculty as someone who practices the qualities of dependability, service, and leadership
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Ethics Bowl National Champions National High School Ethics Bowl 2016 We won nationally through well-prepared and logical presentations on ethically challenging questions
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Ethics Bowl Regional Champions National High School Ethics Bowl 2016 We won against other NC and VA teams through well-prepared and logical presentations on ethically challenging questions
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Honorable Mention for National Spanish Exam National Spanish Exam 2016
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Member of International Thespian Society - 2016
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Member of National Honor Society - 2016
    • Awarded to Samantha Yi
      Questbridge College Prep Scholar Questbridge 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • UX Design Lead • Steering Committee Member

      Issued by Code for Boston on May 2022
      Code for BostonAssociated with Samantha Yi

    • Peer Instructor

      Issued by UNC Biology Department on Jun 2018
      UNC Biology DepartmentAssociated with Samantha Yi

    • Forum Member

      Issued by Biology Student-Faculty Forum on Jan 2019
      Biology Student-Faculty ForumAssociated with Samantha Yi

    • Teacher Assistant

      Issued by CHAPEL HILL DURHAM KOREAN SCHOOLINC on Aug 2015
      CHAPEL HILL DURHAM KOREAN SCHOOLINCAssociated with Samantha Yi