JACQUELINE ZELMAN
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Executive personal assistant and senior operations leader with over 25 years of experience supporting high-level executives and high-net-worth individuals. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex priorities and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record of anticipating executive needs and resolving issues promptly, resulting in streamlined operations. Highly organized with strong skills in task coordination, scheduling, and report preparation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Personal Assistant
Philanthropist
06.2023 - Current
- Serve as trusted right hand managing sensitive personal, professional, and philanthropic priorities
- Coordinate complex calendars, travel, events, and multi-organization commitments
- Act as primary liaison with boards, foundations, advisors, and external partners
- Anticipate needs and proactively resolve issues to ensure seamless execution
Restaurant Manager
Soom Soom
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Led daily operations for a high-volume fast-casual restaurant
- Hired, trained, and managed FOH/BOH teams to ensure efficiency and service quality
- Resolved guest issues while protecting brand reputation
- Supported ownership with reporting and operational improvements
Senior Vice President
Revolution Eyewear
01.1994 - 01.2016
- Led payroll, budgeting, and operations supporting $30M+ in annual revenue
- Oversaw wholesale and DTC operations, logistics, and vendor relationships
- Managed major retail partnerships and complex agreements
- Built scalable processes and supported executive leadership on growth initiatives
Skills
- Executive & Personal Support
- Calendar & Travel Management
- Operations Leadership
- Budgeting & Payroll
- Contract & Vendor Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Confidential Documentation
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
• Voted Top 50 Women in Business (2010)
• Supported organizations with 100+ employees and 50+ sales representatives
• Long-standing trusted partner to executive leadership
• Supported organizations with 100+ employees and 50+ sales representatives
• Long-standing trusted partner to executive leadership
Timeline
Executive Personal Assistant
Philanthropist
06.2023 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Soom Soom
01.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Vice President
Revolution Eyewear
01.1994 - 01.2016