Kevin Nguyen

Director of Operations

Garden Grove, California, United States

About

Undergrad from California State University, Fullerton in Business Administration and Economics. Graduate from Boston University in Project Management. Civil servant turned military personnel. Previously have managed the financial execution of an $323M ACAT II satellite communication program and a $10M annual SAP IT modernization program. I'm constantly looking for a way to change the world for the better and won't stop till I've seen it. I'm a enthusiastic and social individual with the drive to fulfill my dreams. Take a moment and let me pick your brain and spark a conversation.

Experience

  • United States Air Force (Full-time · 7 yrs 10 mos)
    • Director of Operations
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Operations Finance Division Chief
      Nov 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    • Lead budget analyst
      Sep 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Human Resources Specialist at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
    Dec 2015 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

     Organize security personnel files for federal background checks and security clearance and set employee compensation.  Create tentative selective letters and coordinate new employment and releases dates between varying federal government agencies.  Produce reports in accordance to The Freedom of Information Act to ensure openness and transparency in public job announcements.

  • Human Resources Intern at Anaheim Family YMCA
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr

     Review employment files including I-9, W-4, and background verification and discriminating between details in a confidential and professional manner.  Support HR Coordinator and Generalist with new hiring screening, onboarding, payroll, benefits and employee termination.  Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting human resource policies, procedures and programs to resolve work- related problems.

  • California State University, Fullerton (3 yrs 10 mos)
    • Full time student
      Aug 2011 - May 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos

       Founded a unique business organization built on the virtues of diversity and professionalism.  Collaborated with fellow business organizations to spread awareness of opportunities in the business profession as well as provide free workshops to high school students prepare for work.  Frequently facilitated executive board meetings to plan strategic goals for academic year including guest speakers and financial balance sheets.  Served as a representative board member at Business Interclub Council meetings which planned keynote speakers Earvin “Magic Johnson” and Bill Nye.

    • Research Assistant
      Mar 2014 - Jul 2014 · 5 mos

       Conducted interviews with producers, directors, and executives about social networks and collaboration of the film industry.  Mined and consolidated data from online reviews and statistics including rottentomatoes, metacritic, and IMBD Pro.  Organized data and created correlation analysis and regressions through Microsoft Excel for academic publication