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Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vn

Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area

-Serve as an in-house consultant for portfolio companies, advising on strategy, operations, budgeting, product development, and market expansion.-Led a successful pivot for a garment manufacturing portfolio during the pandemic by launching a new face mask business. Spearheaded B2B sales, resulting in over 1 million masks sold, saving the business.-Manage an investment in the entertainment sector, consulting on operations, strategy, and expansion resulting in double-digit EBITDA growth. Lead BOD meetings and serve on the inspection committee.-Oversee an education investment, expanding the school network by 8 campuses profitably.-Head of Investor Relations for the group ($600M AUM), coordinating annual meetings, producing quarterly reports, and fundraising.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Washington D.C. Metro Area / Vietnam

-Consulted for IDE to evaluate market demand for low-cost water filters in Northern Vietnam-Provided detailed research and case study analysis to understand the potential for a water filter business-Conducted focus groups and individual interviews with consumers to assess the market during two weeks of in-country field work-Generated feasibility reports and business plan recommendations for entering the market-Prepared reports highlighting key-findings for study replication, evaluation, and to share with partners-Advised the client on the best course of action, which they adopted, allowing them to allocate resources to the highest impact activities

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Schulze Global is a Venture Capital and Private Equity firm focused on frontier markets. The company provides the capital which is essential to grow local business and economies, whilst delivering strong investment returns. In my role, I work on a variety of essential tasks to support the company.-Evaluated and wrote company risk assessments-Conducted site visits and initial information gathering-Analyzed past investments and wrote case study reports-Was involved in weekly meetings with management-Report/presentation writing and finalization

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

TNS is one of the largest research agencies worldwide with a presence in 80 countries. In Vietnam they are the largest customized market research business. As marketing support my duties and responsibilities included: -Consulted on brand strategy for internationally recognized brands such as Honda, Chevy, and Heineken. ---Provided actionable insights to help brands gain market share.-Served as country marketing lead for Vietnam, creating campaigns and content.-Organized and coordinated marketing events, seminars, and corporate gatherings.-Coordinated marketing efforts between Vietnam, regional Asia Pacific offices, and global teams.-Created promotional and sales content for large clients and internationally recognized brands.-Managed media and press relations, contacting the press and writing press releases.

Bien Hoa, Vietnam

Spotlight Animal Feed is a producer of Swine, Poultry, and Aquaculture animal feeds as well as other agricultural supplements. As Brand and International Relations Manager duties and responsibilities include: -Established and developed company brand-Built sustainable relationships with customers -Directed communication and interaction with customers and clients-International relations management -Outreach and charity -Company representative to American Chamber of Commerce Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Duties & Responsibilities:• Created marketing posters advertising Axcela’s Intel Vietnam English events for employees• Designed English lessons and activities for Axcela’s Intel Vietnam account• Directed evaluations of English proficiency for PetroVietnam Drilling rig workers in Vung Tau• Lead classes for women engineering students on scholarships and participated in weekend English clubs

Bac Lieu, Vietnam

As a Fulbright ETA I worked in Bac Lieu University, Bac Lieu City, Vietnam. As an ETA I had responsibilities inside the classroom as a teacher, and outside the classroom as a good will ambassador.Duties & Responsibilities:-Taught college level English to three grades-Prepared weekly lessons -Adapted quickly to a new culture -Required leadership skills to lead and manage a classroom -Required clear communication skills Spoke at the Consulate of The United States-Gave a presentation about U.S. Current Events and news at the U.S. Consulate. The presentation was about the major stories happening the United States at the time and was followed by a Questions and Answers section.http://hochiminh.usconsulate.gov/highlight-08022013.html"The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and primary and secondary school teaching worldwide. Fulbright U.S. Student alumni populate a range of professions and include ambassadors, members of Congress, judges, heads of corporations, university presidents, journalists, artists, professors, and teachers."http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about

Morristown, Nj

BCS protects clients by collecting and correcting vendor insurance and other self-reported data such as insurance. Clients include several well known companies.• Audited and tracked certificates of insurance and other client reported data • Filed monthly renewal reports • Set up new clients in the database, also transferred clients into BCS's new database• Participated in a multi-office project for a new client• Administrative duties such as managing inter-office workflow

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

This University is among Vietnam's most prestigious higher learning establishments. Learning English is a priority for many students throughout Vietnam.• Taught English to college students aged 17-19• Prepared bi-weekly lessons covering grammar, vocabulary, conversational skills, and games

Master’S Degree, International Economics And International Studies

Graduated in 2018 after successfully maintaining an academic scholarship throughout my studies. Received my MA in International Economics.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration: Emerging Economies & Political Science: Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: Political Science Club, Resident Student Council, Game Society, Asian Alliance, Dean's Circle, Pi Sigma.

Study Abroad Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Emerging Economies

Activities and Societies: Loyola University of Chicago Vietnam CenterParticipated in Loyola's Study abroad program at their Vietnam Center.