Benjamin Nguyen
281-690-1791 • Houston, TX • benjaminntnguyen@gmail.com
Education
C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration in MIS | Minor: Marketing | GPA: 3.48
Relevant Coursework: Information Systems Control, Global Environment Of Business, Systems Analysis and Design, Connecting Bauer To Business, Admin of Computer
Academic Projects
University of Houston – Sponsored Project Apollo Information Systems Cybersecurity (Spring 2023)
- Collaborated with a team of 7 to compile a comprehensive list of cybersecurity breach notification laws across the United States.
- Coordinated with a team of 4 to determine database and internet bandwidth requirements using simulations.
- Developed test scripts to boost SQL script performance by 4% for client simulations.
Experience
National Research Group, New York, NY – Research and Marketing Analytics Extern (Feb 2024 – May 2024)
- Conducted market research using SQL and Excel, presenting findings to board members.
- Secured brand and sponsorship deals using social media and industry forums.
- Developed influencer profiles for marketing initiatives.
Slowpokes, Houston, TX – Barista/Shift Lead (June 2021 – Present)
- Achieved a record average store revenue of $6,000/day by optimizing store efficiency.
- Provided leadership for over 20 employees and served 500+ customers daily.
- Promoted reward programs to enhance customer satisfaction.
Hair Revolution, Houston, TX – Receptionist (Dec 2019 – Mar 2020)
- Managed over 300 calls and 200 emails daily with excellent customer service.
- Promoted products, increasing store engagement and sales by 27%.
- Efficiently handled inventory and displayed products creatively.
Activities
MISSO (Management Information Systems Student Organization), Member (Fall 2022)
- Networked with business professionals and tutored students in Java, SQL, and Power BI.
Filipino Student Association, Member (Fall 2021), Intern (Spring 2023)
- Led fundraisers with a 180% profit margin by partnering with Houston businesses.
- Supervised communications and managed over $35,000 in purchase orders.
- Developed tracking systems using Excel and HTML for organizational management.
Skills
Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Java, C++, SQL, R, SAS, Power-BI, Python, HTML
Certificates: Google Data Analytics, Power-BI (In progress), Python (In progress)