Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Work Preference
Timeline
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UYEN  NGUYEN (ZOE)

UYEN NGUYEN (ZOE)

Ho Chi Minh city

Summary

Versatile Business relation manager with exceptional success at leading both businesses and individuals into unprecedented financial growth. Expands and allocates business assets for maximum profit and meets needs of individuals via expert insights into current and future performance of stocks and bonds. Researches tirelessly using latest technology and decisively guides clients in financially sound directions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Portfolio Analyst

500 STARTUPS VIETNAM/ AVV
04.2022 - 04.2024
  • Stayed informed on market trends and regulatory changes to guide investment decisions and enhance fund managers' strategies through portfolio monitoring and adjustments.
  • Assisted Portfolio Manager with portfolio maintenance, exit strategies, and effective risk management for M&A transactions, while keeping Partners informed of market developments and portfolio performance.
    Collaborated with marketing to optimize existing initiatives and pinpoint profitable customer acquisition opportunities.
  • Worked closely with founders to streamline recruiting efforts, enhance onboarding processes, focus on strategic markets, and implement OKRs.
    Spearheaded process improvements, addressed skills gaps, and refined KPIs, OKRs, and performance reviews for improved performance tracking.
  • Provided support to finance and audit teams to ensure accurate legal documentation and precise bookkeeping practices.
    Key achievements:
  • Led 2 successful M&A transactions, generating over $2 million in capital for the fund.
    Managed relationships with global founders' communities for over 4 years, involving coordination and legal support for 25+ financing rounds across 140+ companies.
  • Organized and executed a highly impactful annual in-person LP summit attended by 40+ high-net-worth individuals and representatives from various funds.
    Co-hosted more than 12 events of different types and sizes with partners like AWS, Aspire, Stripe, Hubspot, and Mixpanels.
  • Established and maintained a strong ecosystem of 70+ service partnerships and sponsors across Southeast Asia.

Operation Manager cum General Manager

SEA Founders Pte Ldt
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed strategic relationships with Venture Capitals, Partnerships, Speakers, Government bodies, and Media representatives.
  • Cultivated a strong network of Founders, CEOs, General Partners, and top executives in the Southeast Asia region.
  • Engaged in APAC's regional tech landscape, addressing founders' issues and closely collaborating with the Board of Directors on organizational strategies.
  • Led a remote team spanning Vietnam and Singapore, overseeing budget management, financial reporting, and monitoring organizational performance.
  • Handled legal and government requirements for a non-profit organization, drafted risk protocols, and managed content creation and monthly event planning.
    Key achievements:
  • Successfully restructured operations, turning a $30k annual loss into a $20k surplus within one year through procedural enhancements.
  • Increased Tech founders membership by 40% through successful recruitment strategies, onboarded new employees, and enhanced branding positioning through marketing executions.

Business Owner - General Manager

Mangata Food Pte Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Managed employee contracts, payroll, and terms of employment across diverse staff positions.
  • Established and maintained contracts with international clients and suppliers, focusing on effective networking and relationship management.
  • Developed marketing strategies and oversaw their implementation to optimize budget allocation.
  • Managed customer feedback and experiences through various media channels and crafted compelling content for online and offline platforms.
  • Orchestrated resource allocation, operational troubleshooting, and budget balancing for efficient business operations.
    Key achievements:
  • Successfully achieved $1M in annual revenue through bootstrapping and facilitated a successful acquisition within 3 years.
  • Maintained a network of 20 distribution points and oversaw the operations of 3 store locations effectively.

Education

Diploma in Pastry -

Le Cordon Bleu Paris
12.2013

Bachelor of Arts in Communication -

University at Buffalo, New York
06.2012

A-level -

Catholic Junior College, Singapore
01.2008

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic Thinking and Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Workload Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Presentation and Pitching Skills

Accomplishments

- Spearheaded 2 successful M&A transactions, generating $2 million in capital for the fund

- Managed and supported a global portfolio of over 70 companies, coordinating 25+ financing rounds

- Planned and executed a highly impactful in-person annual LP summit attended by 40+ high-net-worth individuals and funds’ reprentatives

- Established and activated a curated network of 15+ industry mentors across diverse domains

- Built and sustained a robust ecosystem of 50+ service partnerships and sponsors throughout Southeast Asia

Languages

Vietnamese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs

Timeline

Portfolio Analyst

500 STARTUPS VIETNAM/ AVV
04.2022 - 04.2024

Operation Manager cum General Manager

SEA Founders Pte Ldt
05.2020 - 04.2022

Business Owner - General Manager

Mangata Food Pte Ltd
08.2016 - 08.2019

Diploma in Pastry -

Le Cordon Bleu Paris

Bachelor of Arts in Communication -

University at Buffalo, New York

A-level -

Catholic Junior College, Singapore
UYEN NGUYEN (ZOE)