Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Ha Nhi Nguyen

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Dynamic project coordinator with a proven track record at Viet Hub NZ, enthusiastic in event management and cross-cultural communication. Successfully led major festivals, enhancing community engagement and delivering impactful Vietnamese cultural experiences. Skilled at problem-solving and team collaboration, I thrive in fast-paced environments while driving organizational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Front of House Staff Member

Pho Viet Street Food
Newtown, Wellington
12.2024 - Current
  • Filled and served various beverages for customers.
  • Memorized menu and offered discerning recommendations, remained steps ahead of patrons' needs and desires and accurately gauged level of interest in conversation and small talk.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
  • Answered phone inquiries, taking reservations and providing information as needed.
  • Implemented strategies to improve service efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Project Coordinator

Viet Hub NZ
Lower Hutt, Wellington, Wellington
07.2024 - Current
  • Led the two biggest events of Viet Hub NZ: Autumn Festival and Phien Cho Tet (Lunar New Year).
  • Led free Vietnamese cooking classes and organized a free food charity for unfortunate people in the Te Mako Naenae Community Centre.
  • I brainstormed ideas for a Vietnamese corner of Viet Hub NZ at large-scale events, such as the Lunar New Year Festival, by Asian Events Trust, which is one of the biggest events in Wellington annually.
  • Supported Viet Hub Radio and Viet Library in the early stages of establishment.

Heaf of External Relations

Vietnamese Students Association of Wellington (VSAW)
Wellington CBD, Wellington
04.2024 - Current
  • I met with partners, exchanged ideas, and had some diplomatic activities to cooperate with other organizations.
  • Carried out foreign affairs work, and did some administrative paperwork.
  • Served as a leader in some Student Association events, attracting 100 to 200 guests.

Front of House Staff Member

SatayMe Porirua
Porirua, Wellington
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • Memorized menu and offered discerning recommendations, remained steps ahead of patrons' needs and desires and accurately gauged level of interest in conversation and small talk.
  • Coordinated with back-of-house staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Implemented strategies to improve service efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Head of Broadcasting

Donteers
Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Donteers is a volunteer club that helps with information work for high school students.
  • Be an organizer for an event related to charity at the orphanage, helped high school to propagate some important regulations.
  • Be an organizer for an event related to charity at the orphanage, helped the high school to propagate some important regulations.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • I became a trainer, advisor, and mentor to the next two generations of Donteers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ
07-2025

Skills

  • Project management
  • Event coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • I won first prize in some Literature competitions throughout secondary school, and I also got some music certificates.
  • I and my teammates won the Bup Sen Vang Prize (the highest award for non-professional short film) from the TPD Centre - Leading film training center in Vietnam.

Languages

Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • I am really into playing guitar and piano, reading books, and doing social activities.
  • I love travelling and discovering the culture of other countries (especially Chinese culture).

Certification

  • Basic Film Making

Timeline

Front of House Staff Member

Pho Viet Street Food
12.2024 - Current

Front of House Staff Member

SatayMe Porirua
09.2024 - 12.2025

Project Coordinator

Viet Hub NZ
07.2024 - Current

Heaf of External Relations

Vietnamese Students Association of Wellington (VSAW)
04.2024 - Current

Head of Broadcasting

Donteers
12.2019 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Victoria University of Wellington
Ha Nhi Nguyen