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, NZ07-2025
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
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