JACK LY
Gordon Avenue Market
Madison,WI
3
Languages
5
years of professional experience
Motivated business student with experience launching a small snack business, honing initiative and resilience. Competitive basketball player with youth Vietnam national team experience, fostering leadership and teamwork. Currently a Culinary Assistant at Gordon Avenue Market, enhancing problem-solving and collaboration skills while pursuing a degree in Business Management and Finance at UW-Madison.
Work History
Culinary Assistant
1 Month- Support daily food-service operations by preparing ingredients, organizing work areas, and completing tasks efficiently during busy service periods.
- Work collaboratively with team members to coordinate tasks and maintain smooth operations in a fast-paced dining environment.
- Perform effectively under pressure by managing multiple responsibilities, adapting to changing priorities, and maintaining accuracy during high-volume service.
- Develop problem-solving and communication skills by responding to unexpected challenges and working with diverse team at UW-Madison.
Youth Basketball Player
4 Years 10 Months- Contributed to game-plan development with coaches, helping the team adjust offensive and defensive strategies during competition.
- Led teammates as a team captain, communicating during high-pressure situations and supporting younger players on and off the court.
- Represented Vietnam in international youth basketball competition twice.
- Maintained 16+ hours of weekly training, competing, and traveling over multiple seasons while balancing high academic achievement.
Basketball Coach
1 Year 2 Months- Mentored players and encouraged leadership within each athlete.
- Adapted coaching techniques and styles according to each individual's learning style to maximize potential improvements.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate player progress, addressing concerns and fostering support networks.
- Communicated with parents about player progress, areas for improvement, and training goals.
Startup Founder
9 Months- Founded and operated a student-run snack business, managing product selection, pricing, sales, and day-to-day operations.
- Coordinated with student partners to promote and sell snack products to other student customers.
- Track sales and customers' preferences to identify popular products and adjust inventory accordingly.
- Gained $1200 in profit over 9 months of sale.
Education
High School Diploma
- Awarded "Excellent" by the school's Principal.
- Awarded Outstanding Academic Achievement All Conference Honor Student.
- Gonzaga/Marquette Scholarship Recipient.
- Completed AP course in Economics, Math, Physics.
- 4.462 GPA.
- Ranked in Top 1.2% of class.
- Extracurricular Activities: Basketball, Volleyball, Swim, Badminton, Band.
- National Honor Society Member.
- Asian Club Member.
- Study Abroad: Milwaukee, High School.
BBA - Business Management / Finance
Skills
Operational planning
Organization skills
Time management
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Analytical thinking
Adaptability and resilience
Interpersonal skills
Team leadership
Food service management
Culinary creativity
Customer service
Accomplishments
Entrepreneurship: Started and operated a student snack business in high school.
Athletics: Represented Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City in competitive basketball.
Education: Admitted directly to UW-Madison's Wisconsin of Business.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Interests
Gym Workouts
Playing Sports
Outdoor Recreation
Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless
women
and animals.
Timeline
Culinary Assistant
Gordon Avenue Market
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
Basketball Coach
Next Level Basketball Club
06.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Startup Founder
C&N Snack Company
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Youth Basketball Player
Ho Chi Minh City Basketball Federation
10.2021 - 08.2026Read More
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BBA from Business Management / Finance
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Pius XI Catholic High School
High School Diploma
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