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Karen Zheng

Memphis,TN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively in leadership positions and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server Shift Leader

Zen Japanese Fine Cuisine
10.2021 - Current
  • Memorize over ranging over 200+ menu options including alcohol stocks, menu ingredients, and sauce pairings
  • Drove a 15% revenue increase by initiating third-party business partnerships and led technology training
  • Efficiently operate POS systems for order entry and transactions

Product Marketing Intern

IPS Corporation
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led Market Trends Research and New Product Development Initiatives

- Conducted comprehensive research and market analysis, contributing to strategic business insights

- Presented findings to President and leadership team through physical and digital presentations

-Proposed new business opportunities through research, supporting long-term growth initiatives

  • Enhanced Product Line and Vendor Relations

- Directed style trend research for product innovation and refined current product line.

-Partnered with sourcing team to onboard new vendors

  • Assisted in Marketing and Design Strategies

-worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to produce prototype and marketing collateral to boost customer engagement


Student Engagement Team Member

Rhodes College
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for organizing and executing campus-wide social events for 2000+ students,
  • Hosting and catering campus-wide social events
  • Oversee student request submissions and provide approval or denials

Cashier

Wangs Mandarin House
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managed cash register and card machine during peak hours, processing up to 200 transactions with no error
  • Led a setup of third-party business, boosting an overall 20% monthly sales
  • Developed and launched a new menu website, optimizing pricing strategies with management


Education

BBA - Business & Economics Major, Computer Science Minor

Rhodes College
Memphis, TN
05.2026

Skills

  • Professional Training in Kaizen, Problem-Solving, and Value Stream Mapping
  • Market Research and Analysis
  • Fluent in Chinese
  • Sales Technique
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Programming Languages - Python, Java

Timeline

Product Marketing Intern

IPS Corporation
06.2023 - 08.2023

Student Engagement Team Member

Rhodes College
08.2022 - 05.2023

Server Shift Leader

Zen Japanese Fine Cuisine
10.2021 - Current

Cashier

Wangs Mandarin House
09.2019 - 08.2021

BBA - Business & Economics Major, Computer Science Minor

Rhodes College
Karen Zheng