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Thu Nguyen

@thunguyen5

Statistics-trained analyst blending data mining, valuation methods, and compliance research to deliver clear business insights.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an analyst role where I can apply statistical thinking and data mining with tools like Excel/Power BI, produce clear reports, and support data-driven decisions—whether through compliance research, valuation work, or research-focused analysis.

I’m a statistics-focused analyst with a strong foundation in applied statistics and data mining, currently studying at Illinois State University (M.S., Applied Statistics). I enjoy turning messy information into decision-ready insights through careful analysis, documentation, and clear communication.

In my internships and early analyst experience, I’ve built and maintained analysis work in Excel—using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP—and synthesized quantitative and qualitative findings from surveys, attendance, and academic records. I also conducted global compliance and sanctions, business license, debts, bankruptcy, litigation, regulatory, law enforcement, and internet and media checks, then packaged research into reports senior analysts could review.

Earlier, as a Valuation Analyst, I valued securities across capital structures using discounted cash flow, public market comparables, precedent transactions, and liquidation methodologies, and supported purchase price allocation analyses. Across all roles, I bring a methodical, research-driven approach—grounded in statistical thinking and focused on producing reliable, actionable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Retention Analyst Intern

University College, Illinois State University

May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)

Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets for data analysis, data collection, and documentation, using Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP. Provided quantitative and qualitative insights from surveys, attendance, and academic records.

Excel Pivot Tables Data Collection Survey Analysis Academic Records

Analyst

The Search Group

Jul 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Conducted global compliance and sanctions checks, including business license, debts, bankruptcy, litigation, regulatory, law enforcement, and internet/media checks for clients in Vietnam. Compiled research reports for senior analysts to review.

& Compliance Sanctions Screening Regulatory research Litigation And Enforcement Checks Research Report Writing

Valuation Analyst

Murray Devine

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019 (11 months)

Valued securities across the capital structure, using discounted cash flow, public market comparables, precedent transactions, and liquidation methodologies. Prepared valuation for about 25 portfolio investments per quarter and drafted client reports covering performance, valuation methodology, and key assumptions.

Discounted Cash Flow Comparables Liquidation Financial Modeling

Economic Policy and Research Intern

American Enterprise Institute

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 (2 months)

Assisted in research for a residential land price study by fixing coding errors in the import of demographic data from Stata to Excel and supporting analysis work. Conducted zip code level analysis in Stata to estimate the number of available jobs within 15 miles for people from each zip code in Washington, D.C.

Stata Data Cleaning Research Support

Office Assistant

Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work

Sep 2015 - May 2016 (8 months)

Designed interactive digital performance evaluation forms for professors. Built a digital database of 100+ social service agencies to help students find suitable placements.

Database Building

Tax Preparer, Group Leader

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program

Sep 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Prepared taxes for over 40 clients, using credits and itemizations to reduce tax bills. Served as a group leader during the volunteer program period.

Tax Preparation Tax Credits Itemized Deductions Team Leadership

Tax Advisory Intern

Ernst & Young

May 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)

Supported the Business Tax team advising clients on Vietnam taxation of intellectual property and related investment license and registration matters. Compiled corporate tax update reports and acted as an intermediary with authorities to ensure paperwork complied with tax legislation.

Tax Advisory Corporate Tax Research Investment License And Registration Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Illinois State University

Master of Science in Applied Statistics, Applied Statistics

Grade: Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0

M.S. in Applied Statistics, supported by a graduate merit fellowship award. Coursework included Design of Experiment, Nonparametric Statistics, Data Mining, Large Language Models, and Advanced Business Analytics.

Bryn Mawr College

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics

Grade: Major GPA: 3.8/4.0

B.A. in Mathematics (May 2018). Coursework included Statistical Methods & Applications, Multivariate Statistics, Applied Mathematical Modelling, and Financial Accounting.