Kayla Nguyen

Texas A&M Alumni - Industrial Distribution

College Station, Texas, United States

About

Experience

  • Hostess, Server, Operations & Training Lead at Sushi Masa
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Managed high-volume reservation and seating logistics serving 400+ guests daily, maintaining operational flow and an exceptional guest experience under pressure. • Simultaneously managed 5–8 tables during peak service hours while coordinating front-of-house operations, demonstrating strong multitasking and time management skills. • Led onboarding and training programs for 40+ employees, standardizing service protocols and driving measurable improvements in team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

  • Information Technology Intern at Lazer Logistics
    May 2025 - Dec 2025 · 8 mos

    • Built and maintained operational performance dashboards in Excel and yard management systems, tracking KPIs across 400+ fleet vehicles and 100+ operating locations to support data-driven leadership decisions. • Supported digital transformation efforts by troubleshooting system issues and collaborating with IT and field operations teams, improving platform stability and user adoption. • Standardized internal process documentation — including fleet and asset change order procedures — deployed across 700+ locations, reducing procedural inconsistencies company-wide. • Identified operational bottlenecks through trend analysis, directly contributing to logistics optimization projects that improved transportation efficiency and fleet visibility.

  • Server at Fish Daddy’s Seafood Grill
    Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 · 3 mos

  • Barista at Sunright Tea Studio
    Aug 2021 - May 2022 · 10 mos