Alex Tran

Alex Tran

San Diego, California, United States
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𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙚𝙙, 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮…

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Experience

  • Udemy Graphic

    Udemy

    San Francisco, California, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Santa Barbara, California Area

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    Santa Barbara, California Area

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

Education

  • UCLA Graphic

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Activities and Societies: Circle K International, Marketing at Daily Bruin, Asian American Christian Fellowship

  • Activities and Societies: Campus Crusades for Christ, Time Auction HK, Island ECC, Alpha HK

    Fall 2014 Study Abroad

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    Activities and Societies: Vice President of Administration - Circle K International, Board Member - Honors Student Council, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member, Math & Science Tutor - Learning Assistance Program

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • The Salvation Army Graphic

    Chair of Administration for Echelon Ventura

    The Salvation Army

    - 1 year 1 month

    Social Services

    • Served on the executive board of Echelon, a community of young professionals mobilizing the next generation for The Salvation Army in Ventura, CA.
    • Spearheaded efforts in fellowship, networking, donations, fundraising, service, and volunteering, promoting meaningful engagement with The Salvation Army's mission.
    • Pioneered the establishment of the first Echelon group in the Southern California division of The Salvation Army, fostering a dynamic community of young professionals making a…

    • Served on the executive board of Echelon, a community of young professionals mobilizing the next generation for The Salvation Army in Ventura, CA.
    • Spearheaded efforts in fellowship, networking, donations, fundraising, service, and volunteering, promoting meaningful engagement with The Salvation Army's mission.
    • Pioneered the establishment of the first Echelon group in the Southern California division of The Salvation Army, fostering a dynamic community of young professionals making a positive impact.

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    Executive Assistant

    The Salvation Army

    - 1 year

    Social Services

    • Served as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Board at The Salvation Army in Ventura, CA.
    • Managed administrative and organizational tasks, ensuring smooth operations and effective leadership within the organization.

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    Contributing Writer

    QARA

    - 3 years

    Education

    • Wrote articles for QARA, a platform empowering young adults to discover their God-given identity and calling.
    • Engaged in creating impactful content to equip and inspire individuals on their personal journeys.

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    Small Group Leader

    Echo.Church

    - 4 years

    • Have led and hosted various small groups at Echo.Church, creating safe and supportive spaces for cultivating community and forming life-changing relationships.
    • Teach material and facilitate in-depth conversations and studies, and organize community service initiatives, guiding and empowering people to invest in their personal growth and social impact.
    • Plan experiences and foster creative ways to uplift and support members on their unique journeys, while promoting a culture of…

    • Have led and hosted various small groups at Echo.Church, creating safe and supportive spaces for cultivating community and forming life-changing relationships.
    • Teach material and facilitate in-depth conversations and studies, and organize community service initiatives, guiding and empowering people to invest in their personal growth and social impact.
    • Plan experiences and foster creative ways to uplift and support members on their unique journeys, while promoting a culture of empathy, encouragement, nourishment, and growth.

Publications

Courses

  • Business Writing

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  • Developing the Leader In You

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  • Entrepreneurship

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  • Innovation Management & Technology Entrepreneurship

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  • Intermediate Accounting

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  • Introduction to Econometrics

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  • Investments

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  • Macroeconomic Theory

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  • Management Accounting

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  • Microeconomic Theory

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  • Public Economics

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  • Social Entrepreneurship

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  • Social Media

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  • Statistics for Economists

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Projects

  • Business Planning & Strategic Consulting for the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center

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    • Collaborated with a small consulting team to partner with APADRC, a small, LA-based social enterprise offering mediation and conflict resolution services, resulting in the successful development of self-sustaining ventures and strategic direction. Our client adopted the strategy with full satisfaction.
    • Spearheaded primary and secondary market research, analyzing competitors and identifying profitable opportunities and customer demand, resulting in a comprehensive 45-page business plan…

    • Collaborated with a small consulting team to partner with APADRC, a small, LA-based social enterprise offering mediation and conflict resolution services, resulting in the successful development of self-sustaining ventures and strategic direction. Our client adopted the strategy with full satisfaction.
    • Spearheaded primary and secondary market research, analyzing competitors and identifying profitable opportunities and customer demand, resulting in a comprehensive 45-page business plan outlining the expansion of existing service lines.
    • Conducted interviews with over 20 stakeholders, including mediators, counselors, teachers, professors, law firms, hospitals, and small business owners, to gain valuable insights and inform our strategic recommendations.

  • Chief of Staff & Project Manager for The Zumaya Group

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    • Facilitated the process of creating company-wide OKRs for Fiscal Year ‘23.
    • Led internal communications & be the glue for the executive board and team members.
    • Built the customer success process internally to help the company manage customer projects.
    • Project managed the process for a client to revamp their corporate structure & vision.

Honors & Awards

  • Courageously Experimental Award

    Udemy

    Recognized by leadership at the Sales & Success Kick Off as a CSM (out of ~200 eligible individuals in the broader Customer Success org) embodying one of Udemy's core values of being Courageously Experimental—as demonstrated by moving quickly towards innovative solutions, taking risks and celebrating failures in service to future excellence, and adapting and iterating based on learnings.

  • MVP Award

    Udemy

    Recognized by leadership as a CSM (out of ~30 CSMs) demonstrating exceptional contributions and leadership in delivering value to our customers and the organization. This CSM embodies all of the qualities that make a great CSM. They have strong results, strong leadership, sharing of best practices, mentoring, leading initiatives, deep knowledge of the CSM role, autonomy, culturally a role model, and they exhibit resilience and a growth mindset.

  • Deep Dive Award

    Udemy

    Received this peer-nominated award (out of ~30 CSMs) for being a top performer, having a wealth of ideas and the courage to try them, always trying to see things from a different lens and dive into new depths to achieve outstanding outcomes with little fear or trepidation.

  • "Stay Thirsty, My Friends" Award

    Gainsight

    Recognized out of team of ~200 for embodying one of Gainsight's core values of demonstrating an internally-driven ambition and drive for excellence, exceeding individual KPIs, and leveraging Gainsight PX as a tool to champion both team and customer success.

  • Terry & Suzan Kramer Global Leaders Scholarship

    UCLA

    Honored to receive the Terry & Suzan Kramer Global Leaders Scholarship, granting the opportunity to study abroad in Hong Kong. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to UCLA students who demonstrate a passion for becoming leaders in international business or non-profit work and seek to gain a deeper understanding of our interconnected and globalized world.

  • 2nd Place in Daily Bruin Marketing Competition

    UCLA

    Received 2nd Place in the Daily Bruin Marketing Competition at UCLA, showcasing marketing excellence and creativity.

  • Best Vice President Award

    Circle K International

    Recognized as the Best Vice President in the Magic Kingdom Division of Circle K International, reflecting exceptional leadership and dedication to the organization's mission.

  • Most Improved Leadership

    Circle K International

    Honored with the Most Improved Leadership award in the Magic Kingdom Division of Circle K International, acknowledging significant growth and positive impact in leadership capabilities.

  • ASG LAP Tutor Award

    Saddleback College

    Received the ASG LAP Tutor Award at Saddleback College, showcasing outstanding tutoring ability and commitment to supporting fellow students.

  • Outstanding Club Involvement

    Saddleback College

    Recognized for exceptional involvement and contributions to the campus community.

  • Saddleback Kiwanis Foundation of Laguna Hills Scholarship

    Kiwanis Club of Laguna Hills

    Recognized for academic excellence and dedicated community involvement.

Languages

  • Vietnamese

    Elementary proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Echo.Church

    Small Group Leader & Volunteer

    - Present

  • The Zumaya Group

    Chief of Staff & Project Manager

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  • The Salvation Army

    Chair of Administration & Executive Assistant

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  • Asian American Christian Fellowship

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  • Circle K International

    Vice President of Administration

  • Toastmasters International

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