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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Bangkok City, Thailand

• Optimize business operation-identifying and resolving bottlenecks.• Implement key operational systems (finance, HR, IT, and data management) for new startups.

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

*Project Management: • Liaised, planned, scoped, scheduled timelines, executed, controlled budgets, identified bottlenecks, and streamlined processes for over 70 large animal studies, testing medical device prototypes. • Led teams to execute R & D unit transfer to Thailand in a 6-month timeframe and a $600K budget.• Supported productive collaboration among teams, ensuring clear and concise communication.• Monitored project progress against agreed-upon scope and costs to verify invoices for accuracy.• Assisted in product development and the first FDA Pre-Submission meeting.• Facilitated the submission of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I application.*Operations & HR Management: • Prioritized and resolved issues for day-to-day business (office, lab, and IT management).• Improved business operations using data-driven analysis to identify and resolve bottlenecks. • Assisted in fundraising – scheduling, financial statements, Pitch Deck, and other materials support.• Managed the talent pipeline, ensuring seamless recruitment, onboarding, and training.*Financial Management:• Delivered financial insights (cash forecasts, cost & expense reports) to executives and stakeholders.• Navigated challenging times with careful cash and expense management, safeguarding operations. • Conducted full-charge bookkeeping, audit, expense reimbursement, and day-to-day finances.*Initiative and Technical Skills: • Designed, implemented, and maintained website, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online systems.• Set up and took down the pre-clinical study system carts, involving various hardware and software.• Demonstrated effective and efficient data management, analysis, and visualization skills. *NirvaMed is an early-stage medical device company pioneering a novel treatment for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) heart attacks.

Minnesota, United States

• Managed full charge bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online.• Provided HR & IT support to the team.• Overseen SharePoint; designing and implementing intranets and extranets.• Office and lab management; working with suppliers for equipment/supplies.• Assisted pre-clinical operations: logistics, set up systems, protocols, hardware/software, and conducted data collection and analysis.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

*Project Management:• Proactively tracked project progress, keeping tasks on track and completion documents available.• Maintained organized inventory and documentation.*Operations & HR Management :• Handled onboarding, timesheets, and reimbursements.• Cultivated positive client and supplier relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.• Designed and implemented SharePoint Online site for internal working space.*Financial Management:• Conducted full-charge bookkeeping with payroll (QuickBooks Desktop).• Filed all required state and federal tax reports.*Technical Skills:• Installed hearing loop conductors and implemented QSC systems.• Programmed and customized user interfaces for PA/hearing loop systems.• Documented the audio induction Hearing Loop Systems installed at MSP airport (Bluebeam Revu).

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

Spectrum Fruits, Inc.• Re-organized sample inventories (500+ items).• Re-designed and implemented a new website (WordPress).• Improved Optimized Search Engines (SEO) using Yoast plugin (top 5/1st page on the search).• Implemented Google Analytics.Paragon Fruits, Inc.• Worked as a bookkeeper using QuickBooks Desktop.• Processed production runs (BOM & Product Assemblies).• Monitored product inventories. • Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable.• Reconciled bank statements and credit card statements.• Filed sales & use taxes, and 1099s.• Served as Facebook Admin (ran Facebook Ads).• Implemented Google Analytics and Google AdWords.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Utilized tools such as QuickBooks and Expensify to create a bookkeeping system for startup companies.• Managed day-to-day transactions. • Ran monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports for stakeholders.• Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor (QuickBooks Online).

Herberger'S (Home Department): Rosedale Mall Center - Minnesota, United States

• Actively listened to customers and recommended products based on their needs.• Provided sales support via phone and in-person, collaborating with teams for success.• Resolved customer issues promptly and followed up for satisfaction.• Managed sales campaign resources (staff, inventory, displays, etc.) to avoid conflicts.• Secured daily cash collections from all departments.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Reviewed and reconciled financial transactions from 2010 to 2014 to QuickBooks. • Established and set-up procedures for expense reimbursements.• Created a grant proposal checklist for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.*Nirva Medical, LLC is a start-up medical device company (founded in 2010).

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Performed protein purifications from cell cultures and Escherichia coli.• Improved an affinity chromatography protocol procedure to increase work efficiency by 70%.• Provided sales support and troubleshooting product problems for internal and external customers. *Bio-Techne is formally known as R&D Systems.

Biochemistry Department, Schmidt-Danner Laboratory - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Supported lab research for seven graduate students: data collection, chemical prep, materials management.

Wilson Library Annex - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Provided customer services at the front desk.• Managed and maintained library materials across U of MN libraries.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor’S Degree, Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Organized events at Thai Student Association of Minnesota- Participated in a Learning Abroad Program (2005).