Marisa Nguyen
About Marisa Nguyen
Marisa Nguyen is a Senior Project Manager in Operations at US Foods, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in project management and sales planning, with previous roles at US Foods and Walgreens, and holds an MBA from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at US Foods
Marisa Nguyen has been serving as a Senior Project Manager in Operations at US Foods since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various projects within the operations department. Prior to her current position, she held several roles at US Foods, including Manager of CookBook Sales Planning from 2016 to 2017 and Program Design Manager from 2017 to 2021. Her extensive experience at US Foods spans a total of six years, contributing to her expertise in project management and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Marisa Nguyen earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she obtained a degree in Marketing from the same institution, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles and marketing strategies, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Before joining US Foods, Marisa Nguyen worked at Walgreens in various capacities. She served as a Merchandise Planning & Analytics Manager from 2012 to 2013 and as a Category Specialist from 2010 to 2012. Her early career included a role as an Account Executive at Polymedco from 2004 to 2005. This diverse experience has equipped her with a broad understanding of retail operations and analytics.
Career Progression
Marisa Nguyen's career has demonstrated a clear trajectory in project management and operational roles. After her initial position at Polymedco, she transitioned to Walgreens, where she developed her skills in merchandise planning and analytics. Following her tenure at Walgreens, she joined US Foods, where she has progressively taken on more significant responsibilities, culminating in her current role as Senior Project Manager.