Daniel Nguyen

Project Manager, Property Manager, Field Researcher

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

About

Daniel Nguyen is a management professional with substantial entrepreneurial and real estate investment experience. He has 20+ years of combined management experience including project, property, people and fleet management. Diverse experiences across different fields including information technology, real estate, transportation, consulting and investment banking have contributed to his unique and thorough understanding of business. His skills-set is rounded out by advanced written and oral communication skills in three languages. Though he considers English to be his first language, he also speaks Vietnamese and French as a result of a multi-cultural upbringing. Mr. Nguyen attributes his ability to learn new skills and adapt to different environments to having had a solid academic foundation. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan (B.A.) and New York University (M.S.)

Experience

  • FIELD RESEARCH INTERVIEWER at University of Michigan Survey Research Center
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    · Perform decentralized data collection tasks using standardized techniques and protocols · Complete production interviews with respondents in-person local area or by telephone · Administer standardized physical measurements, biomarkers and cognitive assessments as required by the project. Completed necessary training and certification required to perform these tasks.

  • FLEET MANAGER & “HOST” at Turo
    Oct 2018 - Oct 2024 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    · Owned and operated a small rental car business consisting of 20 vehicles based on the Turo car sharing platform.. · Kept vehicles rental ready at all times which included regular cleaning and taking care of any needed repairs. Provided options such as vehicle delivery and contact-less pickup tailored to the needs of the customer. · Recognized as a top performing “host” based on excellent performance metrics. Completed over 1,200 rental bookings with an average client rating of 4.8/5.0.

  • PROPERTY MANAGER & REAL ESTATE INVESTOR at Self-employed
    Jun 2002 - Feb 2021 · 18 yrs 9 mos

    · Selected, acquired and renovated real property for resale and/or rental purposes in San Francisco, CA and Philadelphia, PA. Worked extensively with realtors, loan officers, appraisers and contractors on each project. · Handled all aspects of the business including financing, obtaining permits and drafting floorplans for expansions and additions

  • PROJECT MANAGER | IT CONSULTING & IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES at IBM Global Services
    May 2000 - Jan 2005 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    · Managed Point-of-Sale (POS) store systems technology roll-outs for retail specialty corporate clients · Implemented registers and back office equipment in new stores and provided refurbishment and warehousing services for existing, relocating and temporary stores with 100% success rate · Acted as project team lead and point of escalation for the client team and the IBM team which included project coordinators, field technicians and installation help desk

  • PROJECT COORDINATOR at IBM Global Services (Manpower)
    Dec 1998 - Feb 2000 · 1 yr 3 mos

    · Handled daily project implementation activities such as coordinating equipment delivery and managing new orders, change orders, expedites, miscellaneous client requests and billing. Provided status reports as needed. · Completed all projects with high client satisfaction which led to full-time employment at IBM in an elevated capacity.