Viet Hoang Nguyen
Camberwell,VIC
Summary
Dedicated project researcher with experience in qualitative research and effective communication. Strong background in stakeholder engagement and data analysis, ready to contribute to enhancing food system policies and projects. Detail-oriented professional skilled in nutritional analysis and dietary needs assessment. Proven ability to support impactful projects and engage clients effectively.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Shanklin Cafe
Melbourne, VIC
03.2026 - Current
- Supported food preparation and service for a busy cafe serving 200 customers per day on average, ensuring meals met recipe, presentation, and quality standards.
- Prepared and portioned ingredients consistently to support efficient service and appropriate serving sizes.
- Assisted with ingredient and stock management three times per week—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—including stock rotation, freshness checks, and storage organization.
- Responded to customer dietary requirements, and communicated allergy, intolerance, and food preference information clearly to kitchen staff.
- Followed Australian food safety, hygiene, and cross-contamination procedures throughout food preparation, storage, service, and cleaning.
- Monitored ingredient quality and stock levels to reduce spoilage, minimize food waste, and maintain product availability.
- Developed practical knowledge of ingredients, portion control, dietary requirements, and safe food handling relevant to nutrition and public health roles.
Intern Employee
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation - VicHealth
Melbourne, VIC
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted the team with daily administrative tasks and project coordination.
- Conducted research to support ongoing projects and presentations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to maintain organized project documentation.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
- Participated in team meetings, taking notes and sharing updates.
- Engaged in training sessions to learn company policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
Project Researcher (VicHealth)
Mapping Food System Governance in Victoria
- Conducted qualitative research to map the governance of Victoria’s food system across local, state, and federal government levels.
- Identified and analyzed key government departments, agencies, stakeholders, and policies influencing 3 main components of the Australian food system (Biological, Health and Economic), divided into 26 smaller factors.
- Conducted stakeholder mapping and policy auditing across Victoria’s food governance system, identifying and analyzing approximately 100 stakeholders and 200 policies to assess governance gaps, fragmented responsibilities, and opportunities for stronger coordination between government bodies.
- Consolidated approximately 5,000 research findings into a structured stakeholder database, policy audit, and visual governance map to support future policy analysis and decision-making.
Event Staff (VicHealth)
Parliament Event 2024
- Engaged with 128 members of Parliament to discuss food system policy, advocacy priorities, and potential actions from a VicHealth perspective.
- Communicated key messages to approximately 150 guests about healthier and more sustainable food systems, using VicHealth research, infographics, and educational resources.
- Distributed approximately 300 VicHealth publications, books, information materials, and event gifts to MPs and invited guests.
- Supported event preparation, including venue decoration, display setup, and organization of promotional materials.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC04-2026
Bachelor of Nutrition Science -
Monash University
Clayton, VIC12-2024
Skills
- Nutritional analysis
- Research methodology
- Project management
- Dietary needs assessment
- Effective communication
- Event coordination and planning assistance
- Client engagement
- Data and trend analysis
- Industry research
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality control
- Database management
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Shanklin Cafe
03.2026 - Current
Intern Employee
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation - VicHealth
07.2024 - 10.2024
Project Researcher (VicHealth)
Mapping Food System Governance in Victoria
Event Staff (VicHealth)
Parliament Event 2024
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education -
Victoria University
Bachelor of Nutrition Science -
Monash University