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Trung Thanh Nguyen

Springvale South

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at OCTEC, adept in client relationship building and critical thinking. Excelled in transforming challenges into opportunities, achieving high client satisfaction and career advancement. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and problem-solving, significantly enhancing client outcomes and operational efficiency.


Career consulting professional with strong background in guiding individuals toward achieving their goals. Known for building trust and relationships with clients and stakeholders and adapting to changing needs, ensuring consistent results. Organized, empathetic, and results-driven, with focus on impactful communication, providing support to clients and strategic planning.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Career Consultant

OCTEC
11.2022 - Current
  • Managing a diverse caseload of between 55-60 clients and effectively addressing individual needs and career aspirations for clients with mental and/or physical barriers.
  • Facilitating and coaching clients to build skills designed to assist with finding a vocation that is both sustainable and suitable, that would lead to greater independence for the individuals and improve their career advancement.
  • Served as a trusted resource for clients and provide unbiased advice and guidance through regular communication and correspondence and personalised appointments with clients, to develop a strategic plan that is tailored to lead to a desirable outcome for both the organisation/employer and the client.
  • Evaluated client performance during mock interviews, offering constructive feedback for improvement and increased confidence levels. Monitored client progress towards achieving their short-term and long-term career objectives, making necessary adjustments as needed.
  • Maintaining detailed records of client interactions and progress towards achieving their career goals, collaborating with clients to clarify their professional objectives, resulting in targeted job applications with higher success rates.
  • Providing support and encouragement to people who are undergoing challenging periods in their life thereby ensuring they receive the understanding and support but also relief from social isolation and/or societal prejudices via connecting or liaising with a multitude of programs and services.

Employment Mentor

OCTEC
12.2021 - 11.2022
  • Managed a caseload of 268 clients
  • Provide tailored support to participants to prepare for and secure employment through the provision of information, referral and connection to available resources and supports, assisting clients to acquire new skills required to transition into secure work, providing intensive support to understand skills gaps to ensure identification of career options compatible with their circumstances, and to navigate the training and skills system to fill those skills gaps.
  • Providing information and referral to clients to address other support needs and ensure employment can be sustained. Supporting clients via referral to non-vocational supports such as financial and material aid, mental health and housing. Assessing financial barriers to clients seeking and sustainable employment and to provide support through Jobs Victoria Employment Service program for efficient and effective use of funding to be used to purchase items such as work attire, transport and relevant certification.
  • Applying cultural and linguistically appropriate and accessible strategies to community engagement and support to increase access to the Specialist Service. Providing post placement support to regularly check-in with individuals to ensure the experience is positive and beneficial from an employer and employee perspective. Supporting the promotion of JVES by participating in community events, network meetings and other promotional activities.
  • Developed and customised jobs and placements specific to needs and skills of each client. Collaborating with local stakeholders creating cohesive relationships with local employers, community partners, service providers, and employers to support participants with job searching and developing job and employment opportunities.
  • Expounding on client interests to help them determine a career/vocational direction. Mentoring participants on a regular basis to ensure that they’re making progress towards realising their vocational goals. Marketing clients to current and new employers to place them ensuring the employment needs to local businesses are met through; advertising through social media, screening and interviews for local vacancies they may have.

Property Manager

Raine & Horne
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Managed 163 properties
  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
  • Conducted regular property inspections, identifying areas for improvement and proactively addressing potential safety hazards.
  • Oversaw lease agreements from inception to termination, ensuring compliance with local regulations and protecting the interests of both landlords and tenants.
  • Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Coordinated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Managed multiple properties simultaneously, coordinating efficient allocation of resources and streamlining communication channels to maintain high levels of operational excellence.
  • Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
  • Increased property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
  • Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.

Coach

Waverley Victory - Mazenod Football Club
02.2014 - 08.2018
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
  • Fostered leadership among players, by creating mentorship programs that paired experienced athletes with newcomers.
  • Enhanced players' strategic understanding, by conducting detailed video analysis sessions.
  • Enhanced game-day strategies, by meticulously analyzing opponents' tactics and adjusting team plans accordingly.
  • Negotiated with sports equipment suppliers, securing high-quality gear for team at reduced cost.

Carer

Palliative Care
02.2013 - 10.2016

Took hiatus from full-time employment to become carer for my father when he contracted cirrhosis of the liver and cancer.

  • Duty of care

Parts Manager

BMW
08.2008 - 02.2013
  • Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
  • Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
  • Managed warranty claims efficiently by working closely with manufacturers to resolve issues promptly while minimizing financial losses to the company.
  • Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
  • Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with locating specific parts or guiding them through the ordering process.
  • Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions to address these issues, resulting in cost savings and improved processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Relations & Security

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
01-2027

Mental Health First Aid Officer
Mental Health First Aid
01-2023

Bachelor of Science - Media Studies

Swinburne University
Melbourne, VIC
01-2016

Skills

  • Client relationship building
  • Training and facilitation
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Curriculum design
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Networking strategies
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Emotional support
  • Disability services

Accomplishments

Starting in February of 2014 to the period leading up to the November State Elections was part of small team that assisted Nina Springle to win a seat in the Victorian Legislative Council as a representative for South East Metropolitan Region. Successfully gaining ground in traditional Labour and Liberal Party strongholds in the South Eastern and Bayside Area.


Nina Springle was on the standing committee on Legal and Social issues which led to Victoria becoming first state and Australia the first country with legalised Assisted Dying.

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid Training

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Vietnamese
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Career Consultant

OCTEC
11.2022 - Current

Employment Mentor

OCTEC
12.2021 - 11.2022

Property Manager

Raine & Horne
01.2018 - 12.2019

Coach

Waverley Victory - Mazenod Football Club
02.2014 - 08.2018

Carer

Palliative Care
02.2013 - 10.2016

Parts Manager

BMW
08.2008 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - International Relations & Security

Swinburne University of Technology

Mental Health First Aid Officer

Bachelor of Science - Media Studies

Swinburne University
Trung Thanh Nguyen