Thao Nguyen
Procurement Manager at Andaaz Manufacturing- Claim this Profile
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Vietnamese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Korean Elementary proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA)
STRNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
UIC-SEA Social Enterprise Certification
University of Illinois ChicagoMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
CPR & AED
American Red CrossJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Andaaz Manufacturing
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Procurement Manager
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May 2022 - Present
Source numerous vendors, developed relationships and obtained detailed quotes to ensure our services were met for thelowest cost, but top quality possible.Strategically analyze company budget and develop organized, strategic solutions to ensure low costs while responsible forpurchasing all materials, fabrics, accessories & services.Oversee activities of estimators in bids creation.Process purchase orders, invoices and requisitions for products.
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Project coordinator
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Mar 2021 - Jul 2022
Worked with Sales Team to keep account activity and literatureup-to-date.Managed company's CRM (Teamwork), prepared bids, purchaseorders and invoices.Assisted controller to close quarterly books, AJE's and analyzefinancial reports/budget for month.Organized marketing campaigns including emails, posters,invites to trade shows; promoted company's updates on socialmedia platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
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Pegafly Inc
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Houston, Texas, United States
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Salesperson/ Marketing Specialist
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
Completed trainings to learn about the product line system of the company Participated with the marketing department to plan, organize and execute events and campaigns to promote brand presence Maintained strong relationship with vendors and customers; regularly updated feedback to maximize business results Completed trainings to learn about the product line system of the company Participated with the marketing department to plan, organize and execute events and campaigns to promote brand presence Maintained strong relationship with vendors and customers; regularly updated feedback to maximize business results
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University of North Texas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
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Angelo State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Assistant
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
• Cooperate with team members to organize events on campus • Represent Junell Center personnel and assist visitors with queries • Cooperate with team members to organize events on campus • Represent Junell Center personnel and assist visitors with queries
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Shannon Medical Center
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San Angelo, Texas Area
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Accounting Intern
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Feb 2018 - May 2018
• Scanned daily invoices and updated invoices into accounting systems • Posted journal entries on Excel spreadsheets • Shadowed members of Accounting department and assisted them when necessary • Scanned daily invoices and updated invoices into accounting systems • Posted journal entries on Excel spreadsheets • Shadowed members of Accounting department and assisted them when necessary
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University of Illinois at Chicago Bookstore
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Greater Chicago Area
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Sales
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Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Cashier Register Manage online orders Customer Relationship Management Textbook Referee Cashier Register Manage online orders Customer Relationship Management Textbook Referee
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University of Illinois Chicago
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Ambassador
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Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Inform students about the presence of Business Career Center Attend regular meetings with team members Discover strategies and approaches to keep students engage in careers/workshops organized by UIC's Business Career Center Promote, organize events which take place on UIC campus representing Business Career Center Inform students about the presence of Business Career Center Attend regular meetings with team members Discover strategies and approaches to keep students engage in careers/workshops organized by UIC's Business Career Center Promote, organize events which take place on UIC campus representing Business Career Center
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Citi
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2014 - May 2014
Allocated monthly data for the Audits and the Finance Department Followed up with dual systems and scanned for discrepancies then filed reports to management Worked within short deadlines ranging from 3 days to 2 weeks Allocated monthly data for the Audits and the Finance Department Followed up with dual systems and scanned for discrepancies then filed reports to management Worked within short deadlines ranging from 3 days to 2 weeks
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Edmonds College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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International Assistant
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
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Education
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University of North Texas
Master's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management -
University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance and Financial Management Services -
Edmonds Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General