Jan Simon
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record as Personal Assistant & Operations Manager at Paul Ripke, excelling in partnership development and cross-border communication. Skilled in e-commerce management and logistics coordination, I effectively drove brand collaborations and enhanced operational efficiency, showcasing strong leadership and project management abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant & Operations Manager
Paul Ripke
Newport Beach, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Supported Paul Ripke, a creator with 1M+ Instagram followers
- Led operations for clothing label PARI (61K+ followers)
- Created partnership pitches for brands such as Porsche and Adidas
- Coordinated cross-border communication between German and U.S. teams
Tennis Coach & Player
Germany
Germany
01.2007 - Current
- Coached junior and adult athletes, organizing training camps for skill enhancement.
- Competed in national, international tournaments, and college tennis to gain competitive experience.
- Cultivated communication, leadership, and time management skills through coaching activities.
Junior Academy Coach
Racquet Club of Irvine
Irvine, USA
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Guided athletes in enhancing tennis and mental skills development.
- Supported players during regional tournaments to maximize performance.
Logistics Worker
Café Hahn
Koblenz, Germany
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Organized and conducted logistics for an event location
Education
MBA - Digital Marketing
Westcliff University
Irvine, CA12.2025
BA - Business, Concentration in Finance
Concordia University
Irvine, CA05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Graphic design with Canva
- Financial management with QuickBooks
- E-commerce management with Shopify
- Email marketing with Klaviyo
- Project management with Asana and Trello
- Photo editing with Adobe Lightroom
- Cross-border communication strategies
- Logistics coordination and planning
- Partnership development and pitching
Leadership Experience
- Captain, Concordia University Tennis Team
- Representative, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Assistant & Operations Manager
Paul Ripke
05.2022 - Current
Junior Academy Coach
Racquet Club of Irvine
01.2020 - 05.2022
Logistics Worker
Café Hahn
01.2016 - 01.2018
Tennis Coach & Player
Germany
01.2007 - Current
MBA - Digital Marketing
Westcliff University
BA - Business, Concentration in Finance
Concordia University