Nicholas Tan
Gainesville,FL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Jass Atm Sales and Services
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided administrative support to executive team by scheduled and coordinated appointments and meetings
- Assisted office manager in preparation of financial documents, recording bills and receipts using excel
- Managed overall inventory, supplies and equipment using excel and placed orders when necessary
- Conversed with business owners, negotiated on deals through phone calls and meetings
Corporal
Singapore Armed Forces
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Selected as a machine gunner and SAW gunner in various local and overseas exercises due to mental and physical resilience
- Trained and mentored junior machine gunners on weapon maintenance, marksmanship, and weapon safety
- Led fire team and sections, providing platoon with suppressive fire in live-firing exercises providing an effective utilization of machine gun assets
Operations manager
Mama Patisserie
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Lead a team of 15 bakery staff, providing coaching, training, and performance evaluations
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop and execute promotional strategies, increasing sales percentage by 10%
- Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing on bakery items.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food and Resource Economics
University of Florida – College of Agricultural And Life Sciences
Gainesville, FL08.2025
Associate in Arts -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL08.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Excel spreadsheets
- Computer Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Problem Solver
- Recordkeeping
- Project Management
- Supervising staff
- Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
- Awarded "Best Soldier of the Month" in 2017, recognized for leadership, discipline, and outstanding performance during field operations.
- Recipient of the Commanding Officer’s Coin in 2018, an honor given for exceptional service, dedication, and exemplary conduct during military service.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Taiwanese (Hokkien)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Jass Atm Sales and Services
12.2022 - 04.2023
Corporal
Singapore Armed Forces
02.2017 - 02.2019
Operations manager
Mama Patisserie
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Food and Resource Economics
University of Florida – College of Agricultural And Life Sciences
Associate in Arts -
Florida State College At Jacksonville