Taksheel Patel

Shadowed operations in Guangzhou, China regarding the process of exploring markets and placing orders with suppliers

Intern - Internship at local wholesale business, 'Baba' - Guangzhou, China

(2025-07 - 2025-08)

Shadowed operations in Guangzhou, China regarding the process of exploring markets and placing orders with suppliers

• Learned primary business functions and gained an insight into entrepreneurship
• Observed and immersed myself in the unique work culture and practices of the business
• Learned basic Mandarin to ease communication between suppliers and clientele
• Oversaw transactions and operations
• Analysed and predicted future market trends through local surveys and customer discussions
• Curated product designs, based on market analysis, resulting in an increased footfall and sales by 6-8%
• Applied organisational and quantitative skills to optimise purchases while managing prior inventory

Customer & Operations Assistant | Seasonal Associate - M&S Food - Manchester, England

(2025-11 - 2025-12)

Operated effectively within a high-pressure team environment, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction targets were consistently met.

• Demonstrated reliability and flexibility, working unsociable hours to support business continuity during the fiscal year's most critical revenue period
• Executed high-volume financial transactions with precision during the peak annual trading period, maintaining a zero-error rate in cash reconciliation
• Executed high-volume inventory replenishment during time-critical early morning windows to ensure store readiness
• Upheld M&S's premium brand standards through meticulous visual merchandising and stock presentation
• Transitioned seamlessly from logistical tasks to customer-facing duties, providing high-quality assistance

BSc. (Hons.) - International Business, Finance and Economics - University of Manchester (2024-09 - 2028-06)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - Podar International School (2022-04 - 2024-05)

International General Certificate of Secondary Education - Podar International School (2022-03 - 2022-03)