Tai Tran
San Jose,California
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterans Service Representative
Santa Clara County
San Jose, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterans in filing disability claims with the U.S
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Assisted veterans in preparing forms, documents and applications for benefits
- Performed case management duties such as tracking claim status, providing updates, and following up on pending issues
- Interviewed veterans and dependents to determine eligibility for federal and state benefits
- Conducted outreach activities to inform veterans about available services and benefits.
Purchasing Agent
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for coordinating and executing purchasing activities for all company departments
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Negotiated contracts and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness and competitive pricing
- Monitored supplier performance and delivery schedules to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Provided excellent customer service to customers in person, over the phone, and via email.
Veteran's Employment Specialist
Good Will Of Silicon Valley
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted in the development of local and state employment services and resources for veterans
- Developed a comprehensive network of employers, veteran's organizations, and other employment resources
- Coordinated the delivery of job search assistance to veterans, including resume writing, interviewing, and other job search skills
- Developed and implemented strategies to assist veterans in successful job placement
- Assisted veterans in creating individualized job search plans to identify employment goals and objectives.
Assistant Manager
Landmark Theatres
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed day-to-day operations of retail store, including scheduling, customer service, and inventory management
- Responsible for preparing and processing all payroll activities, including calculating wages and processing taxes for all employees
- Monitored inventory levels and identified discrepancies, correcting issues in a timely manner
- Reviewed resumes, applications and other documents to assess applicants' qualifications.
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army
08.2011 - 11.2014
- Installed and maintained communication systems, such as radios and satellite systems
- Prepared reports and maintained accurate records of inventory transactions
- Assisted with onboarding new hires and offboarding departing employees
- Compiled and maintained accurate reports, records, and statistical data related to HR activities.
Education
Business Administration in International Business -
San Jose State
05.2021
Liberal Arts in Business & CIS Emphasis -
De Anza Community College
05.2017
Skills
- Human Resources
- Negotiation
- Accounts Payable
- Proficient In Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Windows, MacOS, IOS
Certification
CVSRA Phase 1
Languages
Vietnamese, Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterans Service Representative
Santa Clara County
09.2023 - Current
Purchasing Agent
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2022 - 09.2023
Veteran's Employment Specialist
Good Will Of Silicon Valley
01.2022 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager
Landmark Theatres
08.2017 - 07.2018
Combat Engineer
U.S. Army
08.2011 - 11.2014
Business Administration in International Business -
San Jose State
Liberal Arts in Business & CIS Emphasis -
De Anza Community College