Kyle Nguyen
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Highly proficient Game Developer bringing proven history of successfully utilizing latest technologies to create exciting games. Highly energetic professional with over 15 years of experience and meticulous eye for detail. Thorough understanding of gaming trends combined with expertise in various programming languages. Skilled Biological Scientist focused on Marine Biology. Exceptional research skills with demonstrated success in study design and execution. Well-organized and enthusiastic with good communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Singer
TF Entertainment
01.2017 - Current
- Generated singing exercises to develop voice.
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
- Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
- Practiced singing exercises and studied with vocal coaches to develop voice and rehearse for upcoming roles.
Game Development Officer (remote)
Nintendo
01.2008 - Current
- Debugged and tested game features to support quality assurance requirements.
- Developed game-related tools and scripts to facilitate game development.
- Maintained and troubleshot game performance and system issues to enhance performance.
- Developed 2D and 3D video games for PC and mobile platforms using Unity 3D.
Warehouse Associate
FedEx, USPS, UPS, Amazon, Randstad USA
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
Supervisor
Various
09.2015 - 09.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Fisheries Biologist
Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conservation Biology Club
09.2015 - 12.2022
- Conducted and implemented field evaluations to determine and document habitat and wildlife status, trends and utilization levels resulting from management activities and weather variations.
- Operated boats, four-wheel-drive vehicles and ATVs.
- Evaluated data and provided sound technical advice to facilitate maintained habitat resources.
- Developed and conducted wildlife, fish, invertebrate and plant species investigations.
Wildlife Biologist
Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conservation Biology Club
09.2015 - 12.2022
- Handled specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Investigated living and environmental conditions of mammals and determined solutions to habitat issues.
- Presented talks to public and school groups to encourage interest in STEM topics.
- Analyzed [Type] data to determine appropriate ways to protect wildlife ecosystems.
Zookeeper
Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conservation Biology Club
09.2015 - 12.2020
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
Food Service
UMN Dining Service
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
Education
Ph.D. - Asian Languages And Literatures
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Ph.D. - Moving Image
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2022
Ph.D. - Game Development
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA12.2022
Ph.D. - Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conversation Biology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN12.2018
Ph.D. - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12.2018
Skills
- Choir Performances
- Solo Singing
- Stage Performance
- Writing Lyrics
- Writing Reports
- Sample Testing
- Laboratory Experiments
- Research Management
- Wildlife Research
- Industry Standards
- Effective Communication
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Game Prototypes
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 29 staff members.
Affiliations
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Project Management Institute
- National Association of Social Workers
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Lions Club
Certification
- Artist Training - 2008 - 2013
Additional Information
Looking for the job relating to entertainment, tropical park, and scientist.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
FedEx, USPS, UPS, Amazon, Randstad USA
08.2021 - 10.2023
Singer
TF Entertainment
01.2017 - Current
Supervisor
Various
09.2015 - 09.2023
Fisheries Biologist
Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conservation Biology Club
09.2015 - 12.2022
Wildlife Biologist
Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conservation Biology Club
09.2015 - 12.2022
Zookeeper
Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conservation Biology Club
09.2015 - 12.2020
Food Service
UMN Dining Service
08.2015 - 12.2020
Game Development Officer (remote)
Nintendo
01.2008 - Current
Ph.D. - Asian Languages And Literatures
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Ph.D. - Moving Image
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Ph.D. - Game Development
Harvard University
Ph.D. - Fisheries, Wildlife, And Conversation Biology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Ph.D. - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University of Minnesota
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