Huyen Chi
I am a young professional with a diversified cooking background, a passion to expand my knowledge and share my learning in the culinary world.
EXPERIENCES
Afamily magazine, Vietnam
Food writer, cook and food photographer
2012
Europe culinary trip
Back-packer for one month. Travelled through France, Italy with some time spent in Hungary, Greece and Spain, tasted food that I had only heard of, discovered local foods, met new friends and at the same time wrote articles for aFamily
+ Adapted with constant chances in environment, weather and culture
+ Overcame homesick feeling, personal illness and kept traveling
+Learnt to be well-prepared
2012
Vietnam culinary trip
Back-packer for two weeks. Travelled to Hanoi - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho chi Minh, tasted real local foods, explored Vietnamese classic dishes and experienced culture differences
2011-2012
iCUE - International consortium of University Entrepreneurs
Vietnam delegate Worked with Victoria Lennox, Tobias Hug and Professor Alan Barrel to connect iCUE to Vietnam.
2011
Banhmi11- Vietnamese baguette in London
Head-chef and kitchen manager. Responsible for quality control, budgeting and purchasing ingredients, hygiene training, shift scheduling and staff management.
2010
Banhmi11 and Vietnamese restaurants, London - UK
Waitress and kitchen staff. Provided best cooking skills and catering experience among staff to satisfy customers and managers.
2008 - 2009
Blue Arrow Catering, Nottingham - UK
Waiting staff and kitchen assistant in the Ministry of Defence, race courts, Hilton hotel, Ariana and many more places. Proved to be a quick learner who rapidly adapted to new environments and new colleagues to provide desired services.
EDUCATION
2007 – 2011
Business school, The University of Nottingham
BA in Finance Accounting and Management, honours degree: Focused on personal development and entrepreneurial mindset and skills, with special interest in entrepreneurial activities and related modules including marketing, business strategy, entrepreneurship and business operation. While studying, joined NE-Nottingham Entrepreneurs society, participated in business plan competition, NACUE, iCUE and later Dreamstake.
- One of four shortlisted applicants for Enterprised Inc with final prize of £10 000.
- Vietnam delegate at iCUE.
2006 – 2007
City of Westminster college, London
Intensive A-level maths, AA grade with average of 88, 99 in C4 and 97 in C1 .
City of Westminster college, London
BTEC in IT Practitioners, one of three Distinction marks in final year project.
2005 – 2007
2003 – 2004
NEU - National Economic University, Hanoi
BA in Finance, honours degree
Other Qualifications
- Level 2 Food safety and Hygiene (Catering)
- Nutrition and Healthy eating certificate
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