Eugene Kim
906-1229 Marlborough Crt.
Oakville, ONL6H 3B6
e-mail:
Tel.: (905) 337-2117/Cell: (647) 225-4500

OBJECTIVE: / Seeking a challenging position as a Korean translator & interpreter with a growth-oriented organization where my skills and experience will be utilized to their full potential.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Oct. 1992 –Present:Korean Translator & Interpreter

Position: Free-lancer

  • Translated books, covering literature, humanities, social & natural sciences, self-help guides, etc.,commercial brochures, legal documents, contracts and manuals, websites, academic essays, movie subtitles, etc. Some of my clients are Softitler Canada, Inc., Mediabank, Cornerstone Academic College, Multilanguages Corp., Halton Multicultural Council, Lexitech International, Woongjin Publishing Co, Ltd., etc.
  • Interpreted for business conferences, hospitals, schools, government agencies, police, etc.
  • Taught English to Korean elementary and high school students

Nov. 2002 – June 2004:Halton Multicultural Council, OakvilleON

Position: Settlement Worker & Translator

  • Helped newcomers to Canada settle down, providing information and services on documentation, housing, registrations and applications, job search, taxes and benefits, etc., on a part-time basis
  • Translated and interpreted for school registration, legal aid, citizenship application, employmentcounseling, LINC guide, etc.

Oct. 1984–May 1992: Ahnn-Damm Union, Seoul, Korea

Position: Overseas Business Manager

  • Took care of export & import business, joint-venture businesses, technical know-how transfers, etc.,covering such areas as U.S.A., China, India, and Southeast Asia
  • Developed marketing materials for imported goods

Jan. 1982 – Aug. 1984: Korea Britannica Corporation, Seoul, Korea

Position: Sales Coordinator

  • Edited the interoffice magazine
  • Managed sales records, incentive plans, and rewards
  • Prepared monthly and annual sales reports to the head office inChicago

Jan. 1981 – Dec. 1981: Daewoo Corporation, Seoul, Korea

Position: Overseas Marketing Coordinator, Ship-selling Dept.

  • Exported fishing tools and materialsto such areas as Africa, India and Pakistan, Mexico, etc.
  • Managed more than 30 local suppliers

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

  • 12 years of extensive work experienceas a free lance translator and interpreter, including 9 years of experience in Korea
  • extensive knowledge in various fields including marketing, international trading, cinema, arts, etc.
  • fluent in English and Korean
  • excellent writing skills
  • skilled in P/C operating and Internet surfing
  • well-organized, efficient, quick learner, self-motivated, hard-working, and good at details

EDUCATION

1977 –1981: B.A. Degree in English Language & Literature

SogangUniversity, Seoul, Korea

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Official Member and Certified Translator of ATIO(Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario)– Certificate #2684

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

  • Traveling, movies, music, writing, reading, fishing, skiing, basketball, etc.

REFERENCES

  • Available upon request