Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Behavioral Economics Study
Chinese Language Tutor, Union College
Timeline
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Phuong Nguyen

Schenectady,NY

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Starbucks
Milwaukee, WI
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by efficiently handling drink orders and inquiries.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.

Sector Analyst

Union College Student Investment Fund (SIF)
Schenectady, NY
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Performed detailed financial analyses, including valuation modeling, industry assessments, and equity research, supporting informed investment decisions for a student-managed fund exceeding $1 million.
  • Collaborated with sector teams to evaluate market trends, conduct due diligence, and identify strategic investment opportunities aligned with the fund’s objectives.
  • Developed and presented comprehensive investment pitches, clearly communicating recommendations and risks to team members, and fund leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Union College
Schenectady, NY
06-2027

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Economic forecasting
  • Basic math
  • Language proficiency : Chinese , English and Vietnamese

Behavioral Economics Study

  • Investigated consumer decision-making processes using behavioral economic theories (e.g., prospect theory, anchoring, framing effects) through surveys and experiments.
  • Analyzed experimental data to identify cognitive biases affecting economic choices, presenting findings in detailed research reports.

Chinese Language Tutor, Union College

  • Provided personalized tutoring sessions to students at various proficiency levels, enhancing their understanding of Mandarin Chinese in speaking, writing, and reading.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, offering constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods to improve student performance and engagement.
  • Promoted cultural awareness and appreciation through language instruction, incorporating discussions of Chinese traditions, history, and contemporary culture.

Timeline

Sector Analyst

Union College Student Investment Fund (SIF)
09.2023 - 06.2024

Barista

Starbucks
06.2022 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Union College
Phuong Nguyen