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Haivan Bui

Haivan Bui

Paralegal
Houston,TX

Summary

  • Detail-oriented business owner with proven success building relationships and maintaining partnerships that support the Vietnamese community. Seeking to transition into a legal role that will enable me to utilize acquired skills in the paralegal sector and expand on the knowledge gained through my education and work experience.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Self Employed Interpreter and Translator

OCEANHART PAPERWORK SOLUTIONS
Houston, TX
10.2019 - Current
  • Serve the Vietnamese community in Houston and surrounding areas
  • Provide assistance with health care, social welfare, immigration, interpreting/translating, travel documents, ESL classes, teaching and preparing students for the US citizenship test and interview, and transferring car names and temporary license plates.
  • Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
  • Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
  • Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Offered language instruction to help clients improve language skills.
  • Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
  • Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
  • Built and maintained relationships with clients to boost possibility of future collaborations.
  • Provided language translation and customer service skills to clients in Vietnamese Community.
  • Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.

Salon Manager

PALACE NAILS BAR
Houston, TX
03.2017 - 12.2021


  • Coached and trained employees to optimize performance and achieve demanding business objectives.
  • Worked to continuously increase salon business through effective sales, service, and operations policies.
  • Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
  • Handled employee scheduling and coverage needs during business hours.
  • Grew customer numbers and boosted loyalty with strategic engagement and marketing strategies.
  • Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking, and accounting processes.
  • Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.

Chemistry Professor

LONESTAR COLLEGE SYSTEM, NORTH
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Created lesson plans and communicated the introductory theories of chemistry to students
  • Introduced students to the basic skills and practices of the chemistry laboratory.
  • Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Developed and distributed approved course syllabus to students to convey goals and outcomes of course.
  • Fostered motivating learning environment by planning and displaying enthusiasm for organic and inorganic chemistry.
  • Maintained current knowledge of chemistry and effective teaching methodologies.
  • Leveraged varied instructional delivery modes to support student differences and learning styles.
  • Prepared plans, materials and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.
  • Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.

Chemistry Teacher

CONROE ISD AND CHESAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Instructed students in the basic principles of chemistry and the laboratory practices of the chemical laboratory
  • Created lesson plans and communicated with chemistry team to incorporate proper teaching methods into the classroom
  • Worked with school administration to build a creative learning atmosphere for students.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Consulted with students individually and in groups to help students efficiently reach learning goals.
  • Constructed and administered tests and exams to measure student learning.
  • Prepared plans, materials and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.

Chemist

INSPECTORATE
Pasadena, TX
11.2011 - 08.2012
  • Used HPLC, GC, GC/MS, IC, FTIR to analyze gases and petrochemical samples and data interpretation including ASTM/EPA methods for petroleum hydrocarbons and water chemistry
  • Worked with various trace level instrumentation including Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer and Inductively Coupled Plasma.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Leveraged computerized management system and labeling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies.
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions.
  • Carried out laboratory tests and experiments to analyze, identify and isolate chemical compounds.
  • Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems.
  • Established quality control measures for instrumentation and monitored data quality to operate instrument with control limits.
  • Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability.

Lab Technician

ALBEMARLE
Pasadena, TX
10.2010 - 11.2011
  • Exploratory team research to find new materials in fluid catalytic cracking
  • Successfully synthesized specialty zeolites for catalytic study, helping company develop and expand specialty zeolite business
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Developed and implemented new protocols to improve accuracy of laboratory results.
  • Researched new methods and techniques to improve laboratory procedures.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
  • Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.

Education

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Center For Advanced Legal Studies
Houston, TX
11.2022 - 07.2023

Master of Science Degree - Chemistry

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
08.2009 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
08.2003 - 05.2008

Skills

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Affiliations

Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association

National Honor Society for Paralegals

Software

Westlaw

Clio

MS Office Suite

Canvas

Adobe Pro

Certification

Licensed Cosmetologist May 2015 -Present

Timeline

Paralegal Certificate November 2022 to Present

07-2023

Paralegal Certificate - Paralegal Studies

Center For Advanced Legal Studies
11.2022 - 07.2023

Self Employed Interpreter and Translator

OCEANHART PAPERWORK SOLUTIONS
10.2019 - Current

Salon Manager

PALACE NAILS BAR
03.2017 - 12.2021

Licensed Cosmetologist May 2015 -Present

05-2015

Chemistry Professor

LONESTAR COLLEGE SYSTEM, NORTH
08.2013 - 09.2014

Chemistry Teacher

CONROE ISD AND CHESAR CHAVEZ HIGH SCHOOL
01.2012 - 01.2014

Chemist

INSPECTORATE
11.2011 - 08.2012

Lab Technician

ALBEMARLE
10.2010 - 11.2011

Master of Science Degree - Chemistry

University of Houston - Clear Lake
08.2009 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

University of St. Thomas
08.2003 - 05.2008

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