Minh Nguyen
Kitchener,Canada
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigid Packaging Procurement Intern
Unilever
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed and led key procurement and supply chain initiatives supporting Unilever’s Rigid Packaging category across the Philippines and Vietnam.
- Scouted New Suppliers (Cap & Spout Components) — identified and evaluated potential suppliers in the Philippines to expand Unilever’s packaging sourcing base, improve supply resilience, and foster competitive pricing opportunities.
- Built a Comprehensive Mould Mapping Database — created the first SKU-to-mould master database enabling proactive procurement and production planning. Integrated technical metrics (mould condition, technology type, cycle time, capacity utilization, and shelf life) to forecast maintenance schedules and CAPEX budgeting.
- Supported Q3 Costbook Development — consolidated and reviewed supplier price submissions, analyzed cost breakdowns (material, conversion, FX, and decoration), and aligned quarterly updates with budget and historical data for buyer approval.
- Collaborated Cross-Functionally with planning, R&D, and supplier teams to enhance cost transparency, streamline supplier evaluation, and ensure uninterrupted packaging supply.
- Enhanced Procurement Insights — gained exposure to resin technologies (HDPE, PP, PET) and moulding methods (IM, EBM, ISBM); developed strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills through supplier scouting and cost benchmarking.
Manager Assistant
Kinkaku/Izakaya Restaurant
Kitchener, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Planned, coordinated, and streamlined reservation systems to optimize dining capacity and customer satisfaction, contributing to consistent daily revenues of $10,000.
- Utilized the PSO machine to track sales, streamline orders, and generate actionable reports to improve operational performance.
- Assisted management in delegating tasks to 10 staff, addressing operational challenges, and maintaining a smooth workflow during peak hours.
Fundraising
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, USA
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Built rapport with the university’s alumni to negotiate donations for various programs.
- Tailored the conversations to match with alumni’s major, career, and interests.
- Raised approximately $9,000 worth of contribution.
- Trained new staff on how to improve interactions with alumni.
Education
Bachelor of Mathematics - Mathematics/Business Adminstration
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON09.2027
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computing Information Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2023
Skills
- Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Operating systems: MacOS, Windows, Linux
- Programming languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL, Racket, PHP
- Web development: HTML and CSS
- Database management: MySQL
- Version control with Git and GitHub
Certification
Foundation of Project Management, 09/22, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/certificate/QAMXSCJW8J7Y
Projects
Taylor Swift NLP Project, Use Python to do semantic analysis and topic classification to investigate the evolution of Taylor Swift’s lyrics., https://github.com/thu-tr/taylor-swift-nlp-project/tree/master Linux Teaching Website, Use HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP to develop a Linux teaching website., 05/23, https://github.com/Team-Back-Left-Corner/Unixverse-Website?search=1
Activities
- RIT Computer Science Community, Rochester, NY, 09/21, 05/23, Member, Organized 5 coding events for the club., Participated in a Hackathon to build a shuttle bus reminder text notification system.
- Business and Technology Professionals, Rochester, NY, 09/21, 05/23, Board Member, Organized multiple events such as resume review and professionalism workshops., Connected with RIT faculties and alumni to provide members with up-to-date information.
Timeline
Rigid Packaging Procurement Intern
Unilever
05.2025 - 08.2025
Manager Assistant
Kinkaku/Izakaya Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
Fundraising
Rochester Institute of Technology
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Mathematics - Mathematics/Business Adminstration
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Computing Information Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology