Lan Hoang
Auckland,Three Kings
Summary
Passionate Interpreter offering superior language experience to bridge communication gaps for better understanding and productivity. Employs empathic, mindful approach to avoid potential conflicts caused by lack of cultural knowledge. Operates well in both online and in-person scenarios, facilitating conversations despite scheduling issues or geographical limitations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant, Interpreting Trainer
Auckland University Of Technlogy
06.2023 - Current
- Helped with grading assignments and tests for intepreting students, providing constructive feedback to students based on results of real-time interpretation jobs.
- Did the classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment for interpreter students.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing interpretation work
Vietnamese Language Interpreter
Bromberg & Associates, LLC
06.2021 - Current
- Performing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation via Zoom in critical medical/court/legal (immigration) cases organized by United States and U.K Courts
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
Freelance Interpreter
Self-employeed
02.2013 - Current
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Vietnamese Language Interpreter
TechTrans International Inc.
02.2013 - Current
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Performing simultaneous and consecutive interpretation via Zoom in high-profile conferences/meetings organized by United Nations agencies and various embassies in Vietnam, as well as for government agencies in the United States.
- Performing simultaneous and consecutive over-phone interpretation in business/educational/community meetings organized by agencies and schools in Vietnam, as well as many others from the U.S.
Education
Ph.D. - Language Interpretation And Translation
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ06.2026
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Yuan Ze University
Taoyuan, Taiwan01.2020
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Hue University
Hue, Vietnam06.2015
Skills
- Vietnamese (South, North and Central) Fluency
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Attention to Detail
- Confidential Information Protection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ethical Codes Adherence
- Oral and Written Communication
- Business Communications
- Information Interpretation
- Cultural Insight
Accomplishments
- Achieved supporting to refugees, disadvantages and monolingual immigrants by completing a variety of interpretation assignments from consecutive, simultaneous to escort interpretation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved sensitivity in political, social and cultural elements in interpreting to the refugees, disadvantages and monolingual immigrants, especially South Vietnamese people.
- The only Vietnamese interpreter to aim at completing a Ph.D in Translation Studies in the whole world.
- Won the Proz.com translation contest for English- Vietnamese pair titled Benevolent deception: "The placebo button effect"
Affiliations
1/ Full Member, New Zealand Society of Translators & Interpreters
2/ Chartered Linguist, Chartered Institute of Linguists
3/ Standards Committee Member, Voting Member, American Translators Association
Certification
Certificate of Completion on Professional Medical Interpreting Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Testimonals
§ TechTrans International
§ Bromberg & Associates, LLC
§ JNITO (Japanese Government Tourism Authority)
§ Lancastershire Police Station, Criminal, Immigration Operations
§ Word Wildlife Fund Vietnam
§ Hoan My Hospital
§ State of California
§ 108 Military Hospital
§ Lexxika Ltd, Specialized Company in Health and Medicine Translation
§ Lilt, a Partner of Intel
§ Words voice
§ R.D.S. Translations
§ CAE's Defense and Security (U.S)/
§ Bureau Translations
§ DUX Translations
§ MarsTranslation
§ Traduccionola
§ New Pioneers Translation
§ Aturing
§ Polilingua
§ Strategic Agenda / SA Media
Timeline
Teaching Assistant, Interpreting Trainer
Auckland University Of Technlogy
06.2023 - Current
Vietnamese Language Interpreter
Bromberg & Associates, LLC
06.2021 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
Self-employeed
02.2013 - Current
Vietnamese Language Interpreter
TechTrans International Inc.
02.2013 - Current
Ph.D. - Language Interpretation And Translation
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
Yuan Ze University
Associate of Arts - Language Interpretation And Translation
Hue University
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