Thao Nguyen
San Leandro
Summary
Professional in the biotech industry with a strong work ethic, excellent customer service and team collaboration skills.
Currently looking for part time work as a bartender supplemental to my full time job as a scientist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Scientist III
Amyris Inc
Emeryville, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Documented all processes during experiments, keeping meticulous notes of changes that were unexpected.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Plan, execute and analyze fermentation experiments for 0.25 L and 2 L fermenters
- Manage lab schedule and adjust workload based on available personnel
- Train and mentor new members in the lab
Taproom Associate
Fieldwork Brewing Company
Berkeley, CA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Crossed trained and able to work as server on floor, beertender behind bar, food preparer in kitchen, and host at door
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Sales Associate
The Children’s Place
Hayward, CA
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA09-2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Hostess support
- Supply restocking
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Menu item recommendation
- Strong work ethic
- Bilingual - fluent in English and Vietnamese
Timeline
Associate Scientist III
Amyris Inc
01.2022 - Current
Taproom Associate
Fieldwork Brewing Company
04.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
The Children’s Place
07.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
University of California, Davis