Allocator by day. Entrepreneur by nature.

Van Truong

New York, NY

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I am ambitious, bold, passionate, and creative. I am hard-working and determined, My aspiration in life have always been fashion. I am in college learning how to infuse fashion, economics, and math into running a successful fashion business. I love cross-disciplinary learning because it enables me to better understand the human condition and response to their behaviors.

My other portfolio is https://ngoctruongfashion.carbonmade.com/. Thank you for your time and any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Applied Math/Economics Double Major & Concentration in Media Studies
  
  Kalamazoo College
  
  2013 - 2017
  
  CEO of Kalamazoo EnActus. Choreographer of Frelon Dance Company. 2nd place in Lower Michigan Math Competition.
- High School General K-12
  
  Fairmont Preparatory Academy
  
  2010 - 2013
- High School English Language and Literature Specialized Class
  
  Vietnam National University- Ho Chi Minh for High School for the Gifted
  
  2009 - 2010
  
  Completed challenging entrance examinations in Vietnamese Literature, Mathematics, and English Language and Literature. Gained admission into the most selective high school in the nation.
Experience
- Peer Tutor
  
  Kalamazoo College
  
  Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year 2 months)
  
  Tutored a senior with challenging course work in Calculus III.
  Corrected homework and tests for Linear Algebra. Recorded grades in an Excel spreadsheet.
  Motivated students to understand the fundamental concept of Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra and apply it to their studies in Computer Science.
- Quality Control Intern
  
  PHU HOA AN TEXTILE GARMENT JS COMPANY
  
  tp. Hu?, Vietnam
  
  Nov 2014 - Jan 2015 (2 months)
  
   Developed production plans and supervised daily production, ensuring all delivery dates are met.
   Recommended process improvements and enhanced production by identifying production inefficiencies in cutting, preparing, quality control, and packing.
   Worked closely with fabric mills, trim suppliers, and head of receiving materials and accessories (M&A).
- Teaching Assistant
  
  Kalamazoo College
  
  Jan 2014 - Nov 2014 (10 months)
  
  Tutor mostly 2nd-year students in Linear Algebra and Vectors.
  Help students prepare for exams and homework assignments by going over concepts in matrices, system of equations and eigenvector.
  Grade weekly problem sets and keep track of grades through an excel spreadsheet.
- Buying, Planning, and Merchandising Assistant Intern
  
  VND CLOTHING COMPANY, INC.
  
  Anaheim, CA
  
  Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 (2 months)
  
   Negotiated and finalized prices with factories in Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and South Korea, securing best pricing and quality.
   Accurately calculated landed-duty price (LDP) based on production, shipping, duty, delivery, insurance, and customs costs.
   Processed monthly customer orders and sourced quality factories in Vietnam to fulfill orders.
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- Production Management Assistant Intern
  
  HOANG NGOC TRUC CLOTHING COMPANY, LTD.
  
  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  
  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 (2 months)
  
   Managed fit, pre-production, and top of production sample processes, and set sample delivery dates.
   Facilitated daily communications with factories, fabric mills, trim suppliers, and vendors to ensure production quality, on-time delivery, and on-budget deliverables.
   Selected materials and accessories from VND Co. for sample making.
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- Retail
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