Jici Zhao
Hamilton,ON
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern, Financial Department
China Oil and Foodstuffs Corporation of China (COFCO)
Xi'an, China
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Researched, complied data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports using SAP system as well as Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint applications.
- Collaborated and negotiated with other departments to forecast organization's costs in next business period to make acceptable future plan.
- Actively participated in COFCO Joy City's commercial real estate operation training program, including building commercial real estate model, early positioning planning, investment management, mid-and-late-stage operations.
Online Garment Store Owner
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked on procurement, marketing, accounting, logistics and post-sale service, which produced profit of ¥5000 within first two month of operation
- Effectively communicated with supplier regarding orders with approximately correct estimates of customer needs for next period
- Created and posted advertisements on social media sites, and interacted with customers every day to increase search visibility and attract customers
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
Cashier and Waitress
Haagen-Dazs
Xi'an, China
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Provided excellent customer services, and successfully promoted company's products based on customers' needs, resulting in earning title of Best Employee of Day ten times, and receiving positive feedback from store and distinct managers.
- Served as team leader and assigned people to perform various tasks, including preparing food products, providing take-out services, counting inventory, and serving customers in dining area, which maintained order and increased efficiency.
- Assisted colleagues in resolving difficulties during food orders with foreign visitors and conversed with them on topics other than products in order to alleviate their uneasy moods in unfamiliar environment and eliminate language barriers between customers and colleagues.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Commerce -
DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Hamilton, ON06.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel
- Chinese: strong verbal communication and written skills
- Computer software and application knowledge
- Leadership experience
Extracurricular Activities
MCCA&CIBC&KE&MSA 2021 Wealth Management Case Competition - Hamilton, Ontario 10/2021
- Conducted volume research, filtered out useful information, and provided CIBC bank with market intelligence on how to attract generation-Z customers.
- Developed key solutions for the team, calculated the budget for the entire plan, wrote report and Powerpoint and delivered presentation.
- Awarded Top Prize after two rounds in competition with CIBC's compliments on my performance.
Due Diligence Report Competition, INNOLINK FUND - Beijing, China. 02/2021
- Analyzed statistical data, company documentation, filtered and summarized the source material, wrote an investment assignment report and delivered a presentation.
- Awarded the second place in this competition and received a reference letter from the organizer.
Captain of Debating Team, 2020 McMaster Mandarin Debating Tournament (MMDA) - Hamilton, Ontario 02/2020
- Analyzed, filtered, and identified the essential points of the subject theme during preparation, and displayed logical thinking, eloquence, and sensitivity during contests.
- Organized the routines and meetings of the team and motivated the members as a captain, creating a harmonious and passionate atmosphere within the team.
- Achieved first place in this debate tournament after three preliminary contests.
Timeline
Intern, Financial Department
China Oil and Foodstuffs Corporation of China (COFCO)
07.2021 - 08.2021
Online Garment Store Owner
05.2018 - 10.2018
Cashier and Waitress
Haagen-Dazs
05.2017 - 08.2018
Honours Bachelor of Commerce -
DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
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