Saturday, November 13, 2010

Clara Nguyen

Objective: To obtain a Human Resource internship that will allow me to utilize my education, experience, leadership, and communication skills to contribute to the organization’s strategic human capital management and success.

Education:
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Science, Management                                                                 
Expected December 2011
Overall GPA: 3.0
Related Coursework:

         Interpersonal and Group Interact
         People and Organizations
         Introduction to Human Resource Management
        Operations Management


Experience:
Metroresearch Services, Fairfax, VA                                                                  
July 2010-Present
Qualitative Assistant:
         Perform hundreds of telephone interview/screening for potential qualifying focus group participants
         Multi-task under pressure to assist high profile clients’ needs such as setting up technological equipment  and maintaining clients’ overall satisfaction
         Commit to the highest ethical and confidential conduct when handling all financials and  client and company records
         Sustain constant organization for all company and client records through systematic filing and scheduling during projects
Woodlands Retirement Home, Fairfax, VA                                                   
February 2010-Present
Server:
         Serve with strong interpersonal skills that engages customers in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner
         Maintain calm under pressure and good energy level during long shifts
         Communicate clearly between chef, servers, and customers to successfully cater to customer needs and attain top satisfaction
         Requires strong team work to prepare opening and closing procedures
Aerpostale, Fairfax, VA            
November 2008-December 2009                                                           
Cashier Representative:
         Responsible for leading and overseeing other cashiers during holidays to ensure efficient, effective, and safe cash handling
         Trained and demonstrated to new employees functions and responsibilities of cashier
         Won best sales associate for 4 consecutive weeks
         Helped raise store sales position and customer e-mail captures to top five in the district
         Conducted all business in an honest and dependable manner, including register functions, inventory control, and price changes
         Created vital communication link with customers to ensure customer satisfaction

Organizations:
Vietnamese Student Association Secretary (VSA)                                            
September 2009-Present
         Effectively communicate and inform VSA members of news and upcoming events
         Directed the annual VSA Culture show with over 100 participants and raised over $400 for Vietnamese American Heritage Foundation