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Nicholas Chen

Nicholas Chen

Kelowna,Canada

Summary

Motivated intern with background in project management and research. Gained practical experience through hands-on roles, demonstrating capabilities in problem-solving, teamwork and adaptability. Demonstrated strong communication skills and ability to create impactful contributions to team projects. Possess diligence, quick-learning abilities, and commitment to achieving company goals. Dynamic learner with a track record in fundraising and event planning, co-founding impactful non-profits like the Open Hearts Foundation. Skilled in marketing strategy and customer service, I successfully raised over $6,000 for health initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership and a commitment to community service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Designer Shoe Warehouse
, Canada
12.2024 - 04.2024
  • Inventory maintenance, customer service (answering phone, cash register, interacting with customers), upkeep and maintenance of store (cleaning, organizing, recycling)

Intern

RAW
, Vietnam
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Company Overview: A high-end restaurant and bar
  • Over 200+ hours of working experience at RAW
  • Assisted in shifts in customer service, meal service, and marketing.
  • A high-end restaurant and bar

Intern

Phu My Life Insurance
, Vietnam
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked in Accounting and Finance division
  • Completed tasks regarding tax return analysis, data entry, payroll, and Excel sheets.

Intern

TahTong Textiles
, Vietnam
07.2020
  • Support Marketing Team on marketing initiatives (marketing, product sheets, and photography)
  • Assisting in planning in-house marketing events (corporate lunches, client visits)

Education

Undergraduate -

University of British Columbia (Okanagan)
Canada
05.2025

9th - 12th Grade -

Saigon South International School (SSIS)
Ho Chi Minh City
01.2024

5th - 7th Grade -

Taipei European School (TES)
Taipei
01.2019

Leadership And Involvement

  • Open Hearts Foundation, Vietnam, Co-Founder, 04/01/20, 06/01/24, Helped co-found a charitable organization aiming to provide proper health necessities to underprivileged communities, Assist in obtaining contract deals with United Way, Christina Noble Children's Foundation, Saigon Children, ALDO, Pho 24, Highlands Coffee, and AMA Foundation for distribution, Fundraised over US$6000 and distributed over 16,000 masks to the USA, Vietnam, and Singapore, Managed accounting files, product production, filmed and produced website, social media, and helped fundraise, https://openheartsareus.wixsite.com/openheartsfoundation
  • Purple Umbrella Foundation (PUF), Vietnam, Founder, 07/01/22, Present, Co-founded and created a non-profit organization aiming to help underprivileged families with education, Managed a team of fifteen to organize fundraising events, relations with charity founders, and campaign visits to local schools, Responsible for recruitment including interviews with over a dozen candidates

Activities

  • Taekwondo, 104th National Committee Cup Invitational 3rd Place + Black belt 2nd dan promotion
  • Cross Country, Top 5 boys at SSIS chosen to run in Seasac (2020)
  • Kickboxing, 3rd Place in the 16th National Kickboxing Tournament in Taiwan

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional

Timeline

Associate

Designer Shoe Warehouse
12.2024 - 04.2024

Intern

Phu My Life Insurance
06.2023 - 07.2023

Intern

RAW
08.2021 - 06.2024

Intern

TahTong Textiles
07.2020

Undergraduate -

University of British Columbia (Okanagan)

9th - 12th Grade -

Saigon South International School (SSIS)

5th - 7th Grade -

Taipei European School (TES)
Nicholas Chen