Hire the Best English to Korean Translators in California

I'm a freelance blogger who also has experience in on-site translation and customer service along with tutoring. I am also experienced in data entry. - I've translated at concert venues between artist staff and concert staff and I've also done some freelance translation services for small pieces of writing in English to Korean and Korean to English. - I've been a math tutor for 5+ years and I can tutor K-8 math both in person and remotely however since I do have a full time job, I can only commit to remote tutoring as of now. - I am very detail oriented and experienced in data entry since I worked at a beauty spa where I had to input client data into our database on a daily basis.

Hi! My name is Estelle Cho! I am a bilingual Korean–English interpreter and translator passionate about bridging Korean brands (K-Beauty, K-Pop, etc) and the U.S. market while helping drive successful business partnerships and deals. 🎓 Educational Background - M.S. in Business Analytics (STEM), USC Marshall School of Business — Los Angeles, CA - B.A. in English Literature and Language & Cultural Contents Strategy, Chung-Ang University — Seoul, South Korea 💼 Industry Experience I bring a unique blend of analytical structure and creative insight, backed by hands-on experience in: - K-pop & Entertainment: Deep understanding of the industry (Ex-JYP Entertainment) - K-beauty & E-commerce: Expertise in scaling brands on platforms like Amazon and specialized E-commerce (DODOSKIN) - Strategy & Operations: Professional background in Management Consulting, ensuring clear and structured communication for high-stakes business meetings 🌍 Strategic Approach - Market Intelligence & Audience Research: I don't just show up; I conduct extensive research into both sides to understand their business models, pain points, and preferred communication styles - Audience-Tailored Pitching: I don’t just translate; I proactively suggest, design, and deliver messages that capture your core intent. I help you refine your value proposition to ensure it resonates effectively with both Korean brands and U.S partners - Personality Edge: Business is ultimately about people. I am quick to read people and the room. Based on these insights, I naturally adjust my style, tone, and content to resonate with different levels of stakeholders. This has been my "secret weapon" in professional settings, allowing me to build immediate rapport and win over both hearts and minds to close the gap in any business deal.

As a highly skilled language professional, I offer a unique combination of expertise in English and Korean language and culture. With a Master's degree in English from Seoul National University and a PhD in English from Arizona State University, I have a deep understanding of language and culture. With over 10 years of experience as an English instructor, proofreader, translator, and quality evaluator, I have developed a strong portfolio of skills that make me an asset to any language-related project. I am a native Korean speaker and have experience in technical translation, healthcare and legal documents translation, game translation, websites translation, and more. I also have experience in web research and data annotation, and language learning. I am committed to providing high-quality work and exceptional customer service to all of my clients. Whether you need a translator, proofreader, or language expert, I am the perfect choice. My experience, skills, and commitment to excellence make me the ideal partner for any language-related project. Let me help you take your language skills to the next level and achieve your goals.

☑ Korean Linguistic Professional, KR AI Trainer, Korean Translator/Transcriber ☑ English-Korean Subtitle Making, Translation LQA, Proofreading, Voice Over ☑ KR Localization Specialist ☑ Expertise in Canva | a Canva Creator ☑ Web/UI/UX/Digital Graphic Designer I'm a bilingual English-Korean translator and creator with 14+ years of experience specializing in services like English-Korean translation, transcription, subtitling, proofreading and writing. I've worked with many professional companies in the USA and South Korea, such as Canva, Rev, and Google. I have strong skills in translation, localization, transcription, proofreading, writing, and subtitling. I have a Sociology BA Degree from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and a Graphic Design BFA from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, USA. I'm committed to delivering high-quality work that is culturally accurate, grammatically correct, and natural in tone. If you're looking for a reliable and professional English-Korean translator and creator, please feel free to contact me. Thank you! I currently have the "Top Rated Plus" badge from Upwork with a 100% Job Success rate. ("To earn a Top Rated Plus badge, you must display proven success on large or long-term contracts. You will have built a strong reputation on Upwork by getting positive feedback time after time, including work on high-value contracts. If you become Top Rated Plus, you will represent the top 3% of performers on Upwork. You worked hard to get here, so we want to help you show it off." - From Upwork's Talent Badges article)

* LANGUAGE ABILITY: Native Japanese 20 years at a big company in Japan. Able to use various modes in writing for business, marketing, academic, casual, etc. Correctness and care for detail were recognized by 100% good feedback from clients.. * EXPERIENCE: Completed more than 600 translation jobs including: 6 full books; websites; legal documents; articles of scientific, art, and business, Product descriptions. *SPECIALTY:: Subtitle: 4 movies, more than 120 of video blogs; 400 e-learning sessions, and Patent documents: 8 applications *PROOFREAD/EDIT: Common task. MTPE is one of choice for translation.. * UNDERSTANDING: Interested in every field; Deep understanding is my strong point. Past works were in the field of IT, medical, financial, ICO, travel, automobile, HR and more. * DOCUMENT FORMAT: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, HTML, and others. * CAT: Smartcat, memoQ, Phrase, and others * SPECIAL SKILLS: Certified expert of Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, PPT, editing of figures and complex table making/editing, and image editing.

- Native Korean Speaker | Full Professional Proficiency in English - Working for the US Government as a software engineer - Extensive Experience in both Korean/English corporate cultures - Strong knowledge of software, apps, games and social media marketing - Running a YouTube channel, translating videos in English to Korean - Built websites for Korean small businesses in California targeting local customers Thank you. 감사합니다.