1. WORK EXPERIENCE
Disaster Program Manager 2012 -2014
American Red Cross, Desert to the Sea Region – Orange County, CA
 Managed over 700 disaster volunteers to provide resources and assistance to
individuals and families affected by local, regional and national disasters.
 Standardized programs, protocols and online tools and ensure volunteers are
current on their training’s.
 Ensured strategic goals are met by increasing human resources, collaborating
with external partners and coordinate supplies to respond to all level of disas-
ters.
Regional Manager, Community Outreach 2008-2012
American Red Cross, Desert to the Sea Region –Orange County, CA
 Developed a region wide outreach strategies and programs for Orange, Riv-
erside and San Bernardino Counties reaching over 90,000 people annually.
 Leveraged partnerships with community organizations, government entities
and businesses to host various Family Safety Day Fairs and preparedness
workshops throughout the region.
 Increased awareness and bridged Red Cross to the Vietnamese and Latino
communities resulting accessibility to external resources and fundraising
opportunities.
Assistant Director, Volunteers and Youth Services 1997-2008
American Red Cross, Desert to the Sea Region – Orange County, CA
 Managed an inclusive volunteer program and organized the annual Volun-
teer Recognition Awards event.
 Engaged over 3,000 youth volunteers in the Red Cross programs at the chap-
ter and through Red Cross clubs in schools.
 Directed annual week-long Leadership Development Camp sessions for high
school and middle school age students.
 Organized a community-wide Children Safety Festival providing toys and
emergency preparedness resources for more than 1,500 underserved
children and their families.
ABOUT ME
Passionate, intuitive, and skilled organizer, foodie, super dad and mentor who
enjoys encouraging and supporting the success of others.
EDUCATION
1994-1997 California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science: Psychology
1992-1994 Santa Monica College
DAVID NGUYEN
EXPERIENCED PROGRAM MANAGER
CERTIFICATIONS
2013 Certified Instructor Red Cross Disaster Courses
2011 Certified Business Emergency Response Team (BERT)
1997 –2008 Certified Instructor Community CPR, First Aid and Community
Disaster Education
5019 Moorpark Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
Phone: (714) 269-0161
Email: YoavandDavid@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
STR ATEGIC VISION
SOCIAL MEDIA
LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM
INNOVATION
BUDGET
MANAGEMENT
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