Mai Nguyen
Final year Mechanical engineering student at NUS
| Headline: | Engineer |
| Skills: | Engineering |
| Location: | Singapore |
| Groups: | Australian Entrepreneurs, NUS Entrepreneurship Society |
| Visas: | Singapore, Vietnam |
| Interested in: | Consulting opportunities, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Providing services to startups, Trading services |
| Schools: | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | NUS |
| Position: | Office of Alumni Relations Student Service Ambassador |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Employer: | NUS |
| Position: | Office of Corporate Relations Student Associate |
| Time period: | January 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Conducted tour for visitors to NUS and provided support for NUS Open House 2007 & 2008. |
| Employer: | NUS |
| Position: | University Cultural Centre (UCC) Usher |
| Time period: | January 2006 - December 2008 |
| Employer: | West Torrens Kitchen, South Australia |
| Position: | Community Kitchen Volunteer |
| Time period: | January 2004 - December 2005 |
| Description: | Assisted community kitchen staff to cook and pack meals for the elderly & disabled during
every term-break. |
| Employer: | West Torrens Public Library, South Australia |
| Position: | Vietnamese-English translator |
| Time period: | January 2004 - December 2005 |
| Description: | Translated the titles of Vietnamese resources into English and catalogued them. |
| Employer: | Myer Shopping Centre, South Australia |
| Position: | McDonald’s Crew |
| Time period: | January 2004 - December 2005 |
| Employer: | Community Service Club, NUS |
| Position: | Occasional Helper |
| Time period: | December 2006 |
| Description: | Supported the Grant-A-Wish project in both internal and external drives. |
EDUCATION
| University: | National University of Singapore (NUS) |
| Time period: | 2006 - Present |
| Degree: | Mechanical Engineering, BEng |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | - 2008: ASEANpreneurs Youth Leaders Network Conference, NUS
A week-long conference for youth leaders and entrepreneurs from ASEAN nations to share their entrepreneurial knowledge and experience, and to promote business cooperation. - 2007-: Youth Outreach Executive, NUS Entrepreneurs Society (NES) Conducted workshops on various topics of entrepreneurship to JC and university students. - Head of Public Relations, NUS Students' Fund Organised publicity campaign to raise awareness, and funds for NUS Students' Bursaries. - 2006-: Cluster Leader, Prince George's Park Residence, NUS Acted as a communication channel between residential management and residents, and organising activities among residents to enrich cluster lifestyle. - 2005: The 33rd Professor Harry Messel International Science School, Sydney, AUSTRALIA Where 140 academically competitive and scientifically interested students world-wide gathered to exchange their scientific knowledge and form a global friendship network. - National Youth Science Forum, Canberra, Canberra, AUSTRALIA Selected from 2000 applicants Australia-wide, 240 students were introduced to modern scientific research and intensively trained on effective communication and leadership skills. - Tall Poppy Science Award Ceremony, Teacher’s Conference and Rotary Clubs, AUSTRALIA Invited as guest speaker at various occasions, giving talks regarding my scientific interests and successful establishment of the Underdale Science Club. - Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organisation (CSIRO) Student Research Scheme Investigated Hydrodynamic Propulsion: “How high can a Coke bottle get?” and produced a scientific report and poster under the supervision of a scientist from the University of Adelaide, South Australia. - Law Society of South Australia Mock Trial Competition Acted as Barrister and Solicitor in a series of simulated court cases contested by state-wide high school students. - Vice President of Student Representative Council, Underdale High School Organised school assemblies, meetings, fund-raising activities, developed action plans and acted as intermediary between students and the school administration. - Convenor of the Underdale Science Club, Underdale High School Organised and chaired club meetings and activities, arranged for scientists to visit and speak to science students, maintained a Science column in the school newsletters. |
| Awards: | - 2006-8: NUS Student Bursary recipient
For needy students to help reduce financial burden and support their study in NUS - 2005: Dux of Underdale High School Award For the most outstanding academic record with an emphasis on year 12 final results - Underdale High School Caltex Best All-rounder Award For participation and excellence in academic, leadership, sporting and community activities - Helen Castle Memorial Award For excellence in Science and active promotion of Science in the school community - Academic Excellence in Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English as a Second Language Studies Awards - High Distinction in the Australian National Chemistry Quiz, Year 12 Division |
Mai is Following (3)
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MillerWhite School of Design
MillerWhite School of Design is an education startup changing the world by offering online classes for students and professionals interested in exploring the creative and technical aspects of graphic design.
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Moolah_Moolah
Imagine If the children of America could learn How to save, earn and invest their money In an engaging, interactive online world …
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The Little Feet Company
The Little Feet Company is an online fair trade business that delivers hand made fair trade gifts and accessories from vietnam. We are run as a social business that donates 30% of our profits back to local orphanages in Cental Vietnam.
Mai's Contacts (11)
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Larry Wettlaufer
Canadian, Self-employed (partner in an insurance brokerage), Canadian Risk Manager designation, Professional Manager designation
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Ken Koh
Pursuing Bachelor of Business Management at Singapore Management University and working as Co-founder & Director at Talentpreneur Hub (Strategy and Management).
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Ken Aw
Malaysian, 21, majoring in Psychology at NUS, member of SHEN and GVN