Michelle Nguyen

Experience

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  ACI College Prep

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Secretary

  Maintaining Office SystemData ManagementCustomer Relations: Communicate to Parents and Students the Progresses of the ProgramCorresponding emails

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  Model United Nations at UCLA

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Director of Finance

  Manage Quickbooks and record-keeping for all finance transactionCreate and manage high volume of Invoices, Payments and ReceiptsCreate detailed budget for seven conferences and manage expenses for all the conferences Ensuring the confidentiality of financial Information of the companyCreate and apply for grants and scholarships from the UCLA Student Government and attending interviews Inquiring for sponsorships from all the sponsors around the area

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  Activate.LA

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Executive Administrative Assistant

  Devising and maintaining office systemData managementOrganizing and maintaining schedulesCorresponding on behalf of the Chief Executive OfficerCarrying out background research and presenting presentationsStrategizing and Organizing Events and Fundraisers

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  180 Degrees Consulting

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  Founder of UCLA Branch

  Oversaw 5-10 pro-bono consulting projects for local non-profit organizations, ensuring successful project delivery and client satisfaction.Recruited, managed, and led a team of 10+ members for various consulting projects, fostering teamwork and professional development.Conducted outreach to local non-profits to identify project opportunities and build community partnerships.Recruit the founding Executive Board Register 180 Degrees Consulting at UCLA as an organizationEstablish professional relationship between the organization and other on-campus and off-campus organization Liaison between the International Branch and the Local branch Show less

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  Tutor Doctor

  Sept 2015 - Nov 2017

  Tutor
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  Fenix Development, Inc.

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Office Manager

  Managed monthly project billing, change orders, and payments for a$100M mixed-use commercial development in Phoenix, AZ.Assisted the CFO in daily property management of mixed-usedevelopments in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

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  SHAIN DEVELOPMENT INC

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2024

  Operations & Billing Manager

  Finance:Oversee $20M of financial transactions annually and allcompany bank accounts, vendor payments and preventing financial fraud. Develop & maintain an internal reconciliation system resulting in$1M annual tax liabilities savings.Insurance:Handle subcontractor insurance systems, all liability policies, project-related claims and implemented on-site safety protocols to minimize insurance and personnel losses.HR:Proficient in human resources, payroll, employee benefits.Develop and implement HR protocols and onboarding/training procedures for new field and office employees.Employee Management:Directly oversee office personnel and indirectly manage all field employees, optimizing team performance through effective cross-collaboration, communication and proposed regular team meetings.Legal:Work with our corporate lawyer to handle all legal claims & and lawsuits.Business Development:Provide daily operational updates to the CEO/CFO and formulate monthly/annual business development strategies for the company to drive company growth trajectory. Show less

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  Greatfill

  Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

  Head of Business Development

  Market Expansion: Develop and implement strategies to expand Greatfill's market reach by targeting sustainable stores and eco-friendly marketplaces.Partnership Development: Identify, approach, and build strong relationships with potential retail partners.

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  Breakform Design

  Oct 2024 - now

  Director of Accounting