Tarun Gandhi

Experience

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  Foto Times

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2016

  Salesman

  Sold Electronic goods and services. I created and managed the social media advertisements and loyaltyscheme for the business.

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  Pizza Hut

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Waiter

  Welcomed and served customers along with occasionally swapping positions to help where needed such as managing the inventory, preparing materials for service, closing and overall managing the operations of the restaurant alongside the manager at the end of the night.

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  KSTAR

  May 2018 - Jul 2018

  Restaurant Supervisor

  As a leading hall staff member, I excelled in managing the unique dining experience offered at our Korean BBQ restaurant. I was responsible for overseeing the use of the "Koguiki", a Korean BBQ tabletop grill for guests and the team.My role involved delegating tasks to the team, ensuring restaurant standards were satisfied, and maintaining a high level of service.I also played a pivotal role in opening and closing the restaurant, bookkeeping under the mentorship of the owner which allowed me to gain valuable insights into the entire operational cycle.This position deepened my understanding of experiential dining and further ignited my passion for culinary cultures. Show less

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  Costa Coffee

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

  Barista
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  Barbuda Beach Bar and Grill

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

  Host and Bartender

  - Welcoming and accommodating guests to an appropriate seating to maximise utilisation- Building a relationship with guests to promote retention and increase customers lifeline value- Serving drinks and making cocktails in a fast-paced environment

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  Stellar Global Ltd

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

  Sales Marketing Executive

  • Coordinated Product Launch, Testing and Marketing Campaigns for brands to connect with shoppers with a more personable approach. Placing consumer experience before product sales – ultimately, achieving both.• Stellar Global works with numerous Hospitality/Retail brands such as Tesla, Co-op, Nike and is the Exclusive staffing partner of BMW, Mini and Samsung KX.

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  University of Brighton

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

  Marketing Assistant

  • Working in the Marketing Division, I supervised subgroups of ambassadors and coordinated the preparation of large-scale events including open days (4000 + visitors), freshers’ events and UCAS Fair inviting 120 + Universities.• Led several student centric events (Post Graduate Evenings, HE Fairs, Campus visits and Parents Evening’s)• Delivered personalised support to students considering higher education (Face to Face and online mentorship). Also volunteered in the BAME programme.

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  Taco Bell UK and Europe

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Assistant Manager
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  Pepperfox

  Jan 2021 - May 2021

  Business Development Manager

  Managed a total of 160 client accounts across 60 blocks of flats with my team.Responsible for prospecting, qualifying and developing new business by taking a consultative and solutions-focused approach.Responsible for a range of activities from investigating issues within flats and the building itself.Generating and sending out demands for service charges, preparing management packs in relation to the sale of a property, coordinating building surveyors, insurance renewals, matters for claims/maintenace and issuing section 20 notice.I also refined and managed our system database for properties and keys.Although short-lived, I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Pepperfox and continue to stay in touch with the whole team. Show less

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  Just Eat Takeaway.com

  May 2021 - May 2022

  City Operations Manager

  Responsible for the Overall KPIs of the city which translates into smooth daily processes.Tasks for this role are versatile:• Motivating and Leading a team of 600+ Couriers, directly managing a team of 70 couriers.• Leading the development and implementation of Data-Driven Projects beneficial to local operations and all of UK!• Ensuring the city complies with company policies, procedures, rules and all applicable laws.• Focused on improving service quality and cutting costs.• Inventory Management and support long-term planning through improvements in product and technology.• Helping with capacity planning.• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Working closely with Recruitment, Planning/Forecasting, Live Operations and more.• Managing and building relationships with our Partner Restaurants and helping resolve their questions regarding our deliveries and processes.Systems (Proficient) : Salesforce (CRM), JIRA, Asana, Slack, Google Suite, Tableau, DataDog, Workday, Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Access), Canva, Adobe Photoshop / Premier and More! Show less

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  Juniper Networks

  May 2022 - now

  EMEA Partner Experience Manager

  • Committee Member of Inclusion and Diversity GTM (Development, Retention and Attraction of Best Talent) Group at Juniper Networks.• Committee Member for Young Professionals Community at Juniper Networks.Responsible for managing and growing relationships with the company's partners and distributors in the EMEA region.• Identifying and developing strategies to increase sales and revenue.• Managing and tracking partner performance metrics, reporting on partner engagement and revenue.• Building and strengthening relationships with partners by providing guidance, support and addressing any issues or concerns they may have.• Communicating regularly with partners to keep them informed of new products, services, and promotions.• Collaborating with internal teams, such as sales, marketing, and programs team to ensure partners' needs are being met.• Managing and organizing Partner events, webinars, training, and certification programs.• Keeping abreast of industry trends and staying current on the company's competitors and their offerings to partners. Show less