Lang Nguyen
San Jose,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented lab professional with hands-on experience handling blood and patient samples at Stanford Laboratory, complemented by strong customer service skills from restaurant work. Spent a year abroad in South Korea studying the language and learning more about Korean cuisine. Now moving back to California, seeking to bring my reliability and a strong work ethic to a new team.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Receiving
Lai Rai
Manhattan, New York
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Received and inspected products upon delivery, verifying quality and freshness to ensure optimal menu offerings.
- Served food and wine promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing individual needs.
- Maintained clean and organized dining area, contributing to a welcoming environment and adherence to hygiene standards.
- Performed opening and closing tasks for restaurant operations, ensuring the dining area was prepared for next service.
- Collaborated with head chef to create innovative menu items with head chef.
Prep cook/ Line cook
Mam NYC
Manhattan, New York
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by being precise under pressure.
- Guided team members during busy shifts, enhancing communication and teamwork.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, equipment and sanitation.
- Trained new employees on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies for opening and closing, ensuring seamless kitchen operations.
- Maintained well-stocked station to support timely service and efficient workflow.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques.
- Operated in kitchen guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunction.
Lab Technicians
Stanford Healthcare (Blood Transfusion)
Palo Alto, California
04.2019 - 05.2023
- Modified blood products that meet the criteria of the patient’s special needs.
- Proficient in ABO/RH compatibility and blood components.
- Quality control for COBE Cell Processor machine.
- Validating coolers for SHC OR and LPCH OR.
- Issued Red Blood Cells, Plasma, Platelets, and Cryoprecipitate.
- Collaborated with LTs on time-sensitive project, achieving project goals under tight deadlines.
- Managed Transfusion Services operations, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on laboratory procedures.
- Led A3 project to improve STAT turnaround time for laboratory services.
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Benjamin Litho
San Jose, California
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated delivery vehicles for timely shipments of warehouse orders.
- Delivered goods to specified destinations in a timely manner.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of packages at distribution center.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles with care to ensure safe transport of products.
Delivery Driver
Prima Mail
San Jose, California
09.2012 - 02.2019
- Delivered packages efficiently across assigned routes.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from delivery vehicle to maintain efficient delivery operations.
- Ensured timely completion and readiness of each project prior to bulk delivery deadline.
- Communicated with customers to resolve needs and concerns, ensuring project satisfaction.
- Assisted with various tasks in warehouse and office environments.
- Manage and operate Kirk-Rudy Inkjet printing machine.
Machinist
Hayward Quartz Technology
Fremont, California
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Operate and maintain CNC machine for fabrication of Quartz, Ceramics, and Silica.
- Read, understand, and set up machine settings to customers’ specifications.
- Replaced worn cutting tools during operation, sustaining machining precision and quality.
- Inspected and verified finished materials for Quality Control, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, enhancing reliability and uptime.
Warehouse Worker
Great Golden River
San Jose, California
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Packed customer orders accurately to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Identified and reported issues with industrial-sized refrigerator and freezer units to ensure operational integrity.
- Supported daily operations of importing and exporting fresh/live seafood, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Cashier
Osh Hardware Supply
San Jose, California
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the point of sale.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer throughout shifts.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
Education
Diploma/GED/Engineering Magnet Program -
Yerba Buena High School
San Jose, CA01-2004
Skills
- Collaboration skills
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking efficiency
- Work under pressure
- Training new staff
- Team leadership
Certification
- CNC Programing Certificate
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Limited
Timeline
Server/Receiving
Lai Rai
10.2024 - 07.2025
Prep cook/ Line cook
Mam NYC
05.2023 - 07.2025
Lab Technicians
Stanford Healthcare (Blood Transfusion)
04.2019 - 05.2023
Driver, Warehouse Orders
Benjamin Litho
02.2017 - 03.2019
Delivery Driver
Prima Mail
09.2012 - 02.2019
Machinist
Hayward Quartz Technology
10.2010 - 06.2012
Warehouse Worker
Great Golden River
10.2010 - 11.2011
Cashier
Osh Hardware Supply
05.2007 - 08.2008
Diploma/GED/Engineering Magnet Program -
Yerba Buena High School