David (Vinh) Nguyen

Los Angeles, CA | (408) 639-2519 | davidn@usc.edu | LinkedIn

Education

University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business (2024–2028)

  • Major & Minor: B.S. Business Administration & Computer Science Minor
  • Honors/Awards: Presidential Scholar (Half-Tuition Merit Scholarship, ~$150,000), Global Leadership Program
  • Extracurriculars: Spark SC (Board Member), Global Investment Society (Academy Member), Trojan Investing Society (Member)

British International School, Ho Chi Minh City (2008–2024)

  • IB Diploma Programme: Top 5% of Class | SAT: 1530/1600
  • Honors/Awards: 4x Academic Distinctions (2018–2021), Junior UK Mathematics Trust (Top 6%)
  • Roles: DECA President, Digital Enterprise, Kindness Rocks, STUCO President, Co-Curricular Prefect, Comp-Sci & Business Ambassador

Research

University of Cambridge, Research Intern; Author (Sep 2022 – Jan 2024)

  • Authored a 17,000-word paper on "Rising Minimum Wages and Offshoring Trends in Vietnam’s Labor Market."
  • Implemented Python-based OLS regression analyses using data from 82 industrial workers
  • Mentored by Dr. Rouhan Qin, Ph.D. Economics, resulting in a published report

Experience

Notion Labs, Campus Lead @ USC (Jun 2024 – Present)

  • Organize quarterly workshops to help USC students optimize Notion for personal, academic, and professional use
  • Collaborate with campus organizations to tailor content, driving higher adoption and engagement
  • Collect feedback to refine sessions, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance

Co-Founder & Front-End Developer, Digital Enterprise (Sep 2022 – Present)

  • Founded a non-profit incubator fostering entrepreneurship among 400 students across 20+ high schools
  • Secured over USD 20,000 in corporate sponsorship to facilitate clubs, events, and start-up competitions
  • Developed the organization’s website with Webflow’s CMS, creating an intuitive, user-centric interface

Co-Founder & Full-Stack Developer, Swire Internships (Sep 2022 – Jan 2024)

  • Co-founded "Swire," an internship matchmaking venture likened to "Tinder for Jobs," simplifying the search process for high school students
  • Developed real-time algorithms using Node.js and a collaborative filtering approach to refine matches based on user data
  • Secured a spot in the Diamond Challenge’s final pitch round to articulate Swire’s unique approach

Skills

Technical

  • Proficient with Figma, Sketch, DaVinci Resolve, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify
  • Python, basic understanding of C++, Next.js, MongoDB, Vercel, Firebase

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Vietnamese (Fluent)

Interests & Strengths

  • Diving, UI/UX Design, Technology, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship
  • Labor Economics, Hotpot Enthusiast

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