Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Core Strengths
References
Languages
Timeline
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Moon (Phuong) Waters

Moon (Phuong) Waters

Morpeth,Northumberland

Summary

A highly adaptable, warm spirited bilingual professional with extensive experience across Vietnam, the UK, and Cyprus.

Known for exceptional work ethic, reliability, and a collaborative approach that strengthens team performance.

Skilled in training, coaching, knowledge transfer, and delivering engaging presentations to audiences from small groups to 2,000 delegates.

A confident communicator with a natural ability to motivate others and build strong relationships.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
28
28
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Founder

Moons Vietnamese Kitchen
Pissouri, Cyprus
2013.10 - 2022.05

A bespoke popup catering business specializing in Vietnamese fine dining.

  • Built and operated a successful self-employed venture in a new country.
  • Managed menu design, sourcing, customer service, marketing, and event delivery.
  • Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.
  • Developed a loyal customer base through warmth, professionalism, and consistent quality.

Northern Training Manager

AVON International Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
2010.03 - 2012.10

Reported directly to the Managing Director

  • Delivered nationwide “Train the Trainer” programmes.
  • Conducted one to one coaching, group training, and performance reviews.
  • Collaborated closely with field sales management teams.
  • Prepared and delivered conference presentations on behalf of senior leadership.


Key Achievements:

  • Consistently exceeded performance measures.
  • Recognised for teamwork, communication, and reliability.

Marketing and Training Manager

Vinalink Group
Hanoi, Vietnam
2007.11 - 2010.03

Reported directly to the Chairman:

  • Recruited, assessed, and developed 50 provincial trainers across Vietnam.
  • Designed and delivered training aligned with sales and marketing strategies.
  • Managed training budgets and organized international conferences.
  • Created training manuals for all levels of the organization.
  • Delivered motivational speeches and sales technique presentations.
  • Provided live translation for international guest speakers.

Key Achievements:

  • Strengthened national training capability through consistent coaching.
  • Built strong cross-functional relationships across sales and marketing.

Training Manager

Cambridge Diet- Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
2004.03 - 2007.11

Reported directly to the Managing Director:

  • Supported the launch of Cambridge Diet in Vietnam.
  • Transferred UK product knowledge, processes, and sales techniques.
  • Worked between Cambridge University and Corby manufacturing site.
  • Assisted with recruitment and development of regional trainers.
  • Produced comprehensive training manuals.


Key Achievements:

  • Delivered a major presentation at Hanoi National Arena to 2,000 delegates alongside Cambridge Diet's Managing Director from England.
  • Harmonized induction and developed a sound business relationship with UK acquisition directors bridging their cultural and lingual needs.

Teacher of English

National University of Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
1996.09 - 2004.02
  • Taught English to children and adults, including private tuition.
  • Adapted teaching methods to suit diverse learning needs.
  • Built strong rapport with students, contributing to positive outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Hanoi University
Vietnam
1992.08 - 1996.08

Bachelor of Arts - International Law

Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
Vietnam
1997.09 - 2021.08

Skills

  • One to one coaching
  • Live Interpretation and document translation
  • Conference presentation
  • Motivational Facilitator
  • Excellent communicator
  • Research and organizational skills
  • Create training documents to order

Affiliations

  • Flowers and Nature, Cooking, Travelling, Gardening, Charities, Dogs

Core Strengths

• Adaptability – thrives in new environments, cultures, and industries
• Team Player – supportive, collaborative, and trusted by colleagues
• Work Ethic – dependable, self-driven, and committed to excellence
• Communication – engaging presenter and trainer
• Knowledge Transfer – simplifies complex information into practical training
• Cultural Intelligence – experience across Vietnam, UK, and Cyprus

References

Excellent work and character references available on request.

Languages

Vietnamese (native)

English (fluent)

Timeline

Founder

Moons Vietnamese Kitchen
2013.10 - 2022.05

Northern Training Manager

AVON International Vietnam
2010.03 - 2012.10

Marketing and Training Manager

Vinalink Group
2007.11 - 2010.03

Training Manager

Cambridge Diet- Vietnam
2004.03 - 2007.11

Bachelor of Arts - International Law

Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam
1997.09 - 2021.08

Teacher of English

National University of Hanoi
1996.09 - 2004.02

Bachelor of Arts - English

Hanoi University
1992.08 - 1996.08
Moon (Phuong) Waters