Gary Cai

Experience

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  Punkt Um

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  Part time job as a waiter

  I had worked with many different hotels catering companies and restaurants such as Marriot catering, Ramada and RB Leipzig. Since I was not yet 18 years old at that time, I only could work at breakfast time as a waiter. Working in hospitality, I have learnt to react flexible to challenging situation, and adjust my approach to the different needs of customers.

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  Leipzig International School

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  Student Intern

  It was my first internship, it was short, but I have learned here the basics of programming knowledge and my main task was helping teachers and students to solve their IT problems, such as software updates, errors of connection to the servers and more.

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  Bell Flavors & Fragrances

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  Student Intern

  Bell Flavors & Fragrances develops flavors, botanical extracts, ingredient specialties and perfume compositions for the beverage, food and cosmetic industries. I had the opportunity to create my own beverage drink. Bell Flavors & Fragrances requires much teamwork because every week each department will gather together and taste different types of flavors in food, beverages, and perfumes. In the end, everyone shares their own opinion. I enjoyed working with Bell Flavors & Fragrances team very much. Show less

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  Nussbaum Parking

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Student Intern, Product management assistant

  Nussbaum Parking focused on innovated parking systems. I focused more on market research in different countries and understanding the new high technology parking systems. I learned that Nussbaum has an innovative parking system, in which more cars can park in one spot using on a vertical level for example. Therefore, we have more land which can be used to help the environment. Overall, I learned how managers have a future mindset that helps the business to grow.

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  New Beauty Pronto Moda

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Summer Intern, Designer assistants

  New Beauty is a retailer and wholesaler clothing brand and during the internship, I am very grateful that I could help the fashion designers with assistants support work in close and I had the opportunity to do some market research around Prato, As well I had the chance to get in touch with customer and try to satisfy their needs. During the experience working so close with the designer and the organization, I gained much knowledge, how they flexible evaluate plan their value chain to the max. potential. Show less

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  Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Marketing Internship

  Autohaus BAEHRenstark SUZUKI which is car dealership since the early 90's.During the Summer, I worked in Autohaus BAEHRenstark SUZUKI Vertragshandler which is a car dealership located in Leipzig. During the time there I had the opportunity to work in the marketing department. Which I had the opportunity to create and Promoted cars on the website.

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  Domino's

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Full time employed as an Assistants shift manager

  Domino’s Pizza is an American pizza restaurant franchise chain which serves around the globe.I worked every week 40 hours at Dominos Nord Leipzig which was my first time being full time employed. During the time, I managed how to overcome bad days and orientate the team in the right directions. We had thought weeks since the world cup for football was ongoing, we had somedays around 400 delivery orders, which I have learned how to motivate myself and others.

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  JACK&JONES

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Salesperson

  Jack & Jones is a Danish fashion brand with over 1000 stores worldwide. The brand is one of the leading men's clothing manufacturers in Europe.Having the chance to work for Jack & Jones in Leipzig Allee-Center with a very young team, which it helped me to gain more knowledge in this industry and allowed me to come close with our customers and build a connection to make them feel more satisfied.I learned how to approach to our client and how to handle angry customers or uncomfortable situation. Show less

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  HUGO BOSS

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  Global retail service Business develoment Project Coordinator - Operations

  -Promoting the integration of digital in-store retail tools to achieve a flawless user engagement and experience.-Coordination of logistic and supply chain management for store openings, renovations & closings

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  HUGO BOSS

  Apr 2021 - now

  I possess an agile mindset, steering Omnichannel strategies and elevating customer engagement, while actively seeking opportunities and thriving in collaborative team environments.- Product Owner of in-house Omnichannel & Clienteling application- Project Manager of Automation Process/Test for Global Retail Team- Support Global Markets -Setting up Automation Process/Test for our Global Retail Team -Supporting Global Cash Desk rollouts and Testing-Coordinating Hub Call "Greater China"-Dedicatedly assisting the product owner and driving enhancements for our in-house developed Omnichannel & Clienteling application.

  • Manager Global Retail Business Systems & Operations

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Junior Manager Retail Business Systems

    Apr 2021 - Mar 2022