Uyen Nguyen
About Uyen Nguyen
Uyen Nguyen is a Business Operations Analyst at Smiths Detection, where she has worked since 2015. She specializes in financial analysis, auditing, and operational efficiency, holding degrees in Business Administration and Accounting.
Work at Smiths Detection
Uyen Nguyen has been employed at Smiths Detection as a Business Operations Analyst since 2015. Based in Newark, CA, she has accumulated nine years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include analyzing cost and budget discrepancies across various cost centers and collaborating with cost owners to address variances. She also leads a Travel & Living audit team, where she develops audit processes, provides training, and reviews audit work to ensure compliance with regulations.
Previous Experience at Sparqtron Corporation
Prior to her role at Smiths Detection, Uyen Nguyen worked as an Accounting Assistant at Sparqtron Corporation for three months in 2015. This position provided her with foundational experience in accounting practices and financial operations, contributing to her overall expertise in business operations.
Education and Expertise
Uyen Nguyen holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she earned an Associate's degree in Accounting from Ohlone College, completing her studies from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background supports her analytical skills and operational expertise in business processes.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
In her current role, Uyen Nguyen specializes in various operational tasks, including processing project invoices in line with Government contracts and conducting audits of Travel & Living expenses for compliance. She builds and maintains project dashboards and service operations reports, enhancing service results by tracking key performance indicators. Her work also involves generating revenue forecasts and supporting quote and proposal processes with detailed cost estimates.
Operational Efficiency Initiatives
Uyen Nguyen conducts Service Labor Utilization and Overtime Analysis to identify areas for improving operational efficiency. She is experienced in setting up project structures within ERP systems and performing project cost reconciliation to ensure accurate expense booking. Her analytical approach helps streamline operations and optimize resource allocation.