Syoyoung Park
Edinburgh
Summary
MSc candidate in Environmental Protection and Management at the University of Edinburgh with a strong background in marine and environmental sciences. Co-author of a peer-reviewed article on zooplankton reproductive ecology (in press, Plankton and Benthos Research). Experienced in cross-cultural communication, translation, and environmental outreach through academic and volunteer work in Japan and the UK.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nature Conservation Voulnteer
The Conservation Volunteers
09.2025 - Current
- Participated in the construction of a bee bank to enhance pollinator habitats at the Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve.
- Mixed and layered soil, gravel, and loam to build nesting mounds designed for solitary bees and other pollinators.
- Contributed to the site’s broader urban biodiversity restoration initiatives led by local conservation teams.
Content Operations & Localization Assistant
LINE Corporation
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed and localized short-form K-pop content for LINE VOOM platform, coordinating translation and interpretation between Korean and Japanese teams.
- Translated subtitles for music programs and annual award shows from Korean to Japanese, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
- Conducted weekly research on short-drama trends and compiled performance data (views, engagement, and push recommendations) across contracted creator accounts.
- Prepared internal documents and reports to support content strategy and platform engagement.
Language Instructor & Interpreter (KR-JP)
YKA Korean Academy
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided interpretation services during private auditions for a K-pop entertainment agency.
- Delivered Korean language lessons across five classes for learners of diverse backgrounds.
- Taught Japanese students and multicultural families, focusing on communication skills and cultural understanding.
Childcare Assistant (After-school Care Centre)
Tsubasa Children Club
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported daily activities and learning for children at an after-school care centre.
- Assisted students with homework and reading assignments, promoting academic confidence.
- Encouraged positive interactions among children, including those with ADHD and autism, to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
Japanese Interpreter
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan
01.2023 - 01.2023
- Provided consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during a cultural exchange meeting hosted by Yokohama City Hall.
- Translated speeches, discussions, and public announcements between Korean and Japanese in real time to support effective cross-cultural communication.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Protection And Management
University of Endinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Yokohama National University
Yokohama, Japan03-2025
Skills
- Environmental data analysis
- Marine ecology
- Sustainability planning
- Research design
- Circular economy concepts
- Field coordination
- Cross-cultural communication
- Translation & localization
Certification
Park, S., Takayama, K. and Shimode, S. (in press) ‘Reproductive Biology of four planktonic calanoid copepods, Pleuromamma abdominalis, P. gracilis, P. indica and P. xiphias ’, Plankton and Benthos Research.
- Co-authored a peer-reviewed article on the reproductive strategies of Pleuromamma copepods (in press, Plankton and Benthos Research).
- Research originated from undergraduate dissertation completed at Yokohama National University.
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Japanese
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Nature Conservation Voulnteer
The Conservation Volunteers
09.2025 - Current
Content Operations & Localization Assistant
LINE Corporation
04.2025 - 07.2025
Language Instructor & Interpreter (KR-JP)
YKA Korean Academy
01.2024 - 02.2025
Childcare Assistant (After-school Care Centre)
Tsubasa Children Club
03.2023 - 08.2024
Japanese Interpreter
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan
01.2023 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Environmental Protection And Management
University of Endinburgh
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Yokohama National University