L INA T RUONG
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EDUCATION
EU-US Atlantis Fellowship Program: One-Year International Bachelors Degree in Engineering Management
Sept 2012 –
Università degli Studi di Parma, Parma, Italy, Grade: 103/110
July 2013
Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ Sept 2008 –
May 2012
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Cumulative GPA: 3.20/4.0
Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Feb 2010 –
July 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.33/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Mark Block at CFQ International April 2011
WORK EXPERIENCES
Margi S.R.L., Parma, Italy April 2013 –
July 2013
Company served as an assistant to thesis project, allowing for theoretical application of some measurement
processes and scheduling
Devised the measurement process for flow rate measurements of mechanized processes of water network
Used optimized scheduling techniques to use for conducting of measurements
Goal was to obtain all necessary data for simulation and evaluation of the water supply system
Chanel, Distribution Operations Intern, Slotting Team Leader, Piscataway, NJ June 2012–
Handled manual slotting operations for summer/holiday promotions and non-value/retail items (used forecasts, Aug 2012
item master data, order multiple, vendor pack-outs, wave process type, and replenishment/dynamic slot attributes)
Controlled item master data input and updated dimensional/weight data for cubing of items/packages
ABC analysis to evaluate high volume items for proper allocation into “loose-pick” and “case-quantity” locations
Improved: replenishment efficiency, picking productivity, and line balancing
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Materials Management Intern, Parsippany, NJ May 2011–
May 2012
Troubleshoot business/technical problems with R&D sites (alternate sourcing to build multi-compendium
grades of required APIs/EXPs for launch of product in European market)
Conducted supplier reports: Delivery Performance and Fukushima Quality/Risk Management Assessment
Devised quarterly report on Spend/Savings, Bottle Consolidations and Extended Content Labels
PROJECTS
“ Facility Layout and Inventory Management Redesign for 'Sneaky Sneakers’” Jan 2012 –
May 2012
Facilities Layout and Material Handling Course, Group Leader
Redesigned distribution warehouse layout to accommodate consolidation of retail/internet sales into one facility
Analyzed receiving/shipping, inventory, & order characteristics to redefine inventory zones, operations, and
material handling equipment
Improved: space utilization, material flow of warehouse, distance traveled of product/people
Justified cost reductions and payback period with flexibility in design to handle future growth of business
“Automated ShopMate,” Design of Engineering Systems I and II Course, Group Leader Jan 2011 –
Dec 2011
Researched and designed unique automated machine to assist cleanup in a machine shop
Created an energy-efficient cleanup schedule and user-friendly GUI; built a fully autonomous vehicle that
could sort various hardware types within our scope in real time using object recognition software (OpenCV)
Chosen to present at IIE’s regional conference in a technical paper competition; received 3rd place award
“A Lean Analysis of the Rutgers Bus System,” Work Design & Ergonomics Course Sept 2009 –
Dec 2009
Applied lean and six sigma principles to maximize efficiency Busch, College Avenue, and Livingston routes
Performed time studies and initiated face-to-face interviews with drivers and employees of RU-DOT
Reduced 10% of bus total cycle time (equivalent to an additional 11 cycles/day with implicit cost benefits
of $125,000 – $175,000)
LEADERSHIP / COMMUNITY SERVICE
Phi Sigma Rho, The National Engineering Sorority 2010 – 2012
I.I.E., Institute of Industrial Engineers 2008 – 2012
SKILLS
Languages: English, Italian (intermediate), Vietnamese (intermediate), Spanish (beginner-intermediate)
Software: SAP, JD Edwards
Proficient – MA© Slotting Optimization, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD
Beginner – SolidWorks, SAP, JD Edwards
Manufacturing equipment: Lathe, Milling, CNC