Rehan Ameen

Driven International Business student with a strong foundation in economics, finance, client service, and leadership. Experienced in financial services, AI product development, luxury hospitality, and communicating with high net worth clientele. Proven ability to build trust, communicate professionally, and perform under pressure in fast paced, team based environments.

Passionate about sports business, finance, athlete representation, and client facing roles that require discipline, strategic thinking, and professionalism.

Internship at Sidekick (YC P26) (2026-06 – 2026-08)

• Supported an AI product serving 500+ deskless workers across 20+ manufacturing and retail locations.
• Learning to build reliable AI systems where accuracy directly impacts operational safety and cost savings.
• Assisted with product features for a multilingual SMS-based AI agent built around real-world constraints, including no app, no login, and poor connectivity, gaining hands-on experience in production AI reliability.
• Learned and contributed on building expertise in AI safety practices applicable across enterprise SaaS and B2B contexts.

Internship at Summit Financial LLC, Raymond James Affiliate (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Gained exposure to financial services, client support, office operations, and professional communication in a wealth management environment.
• Assisted with day-to-day administrative tasks while learning professional standards for client service and team coordination.
• Participated in professional development workshops focused on business etiquette, financial services, and workplace readiness.

Spa Attendant at Spa at Ritz-Carlton Bacara (2026-05 – 2026-09)

• Managed personalized service delivery for high-net-worth clientele, achieving 1.01% increase in client satisfaction scores.
• Maintained adherence to operational standards and service protocols while handling sensitive client information, demonstrating attention to compliance and confidentiality.
• Optimized client satisfaction and retention through proactive problem-solving and upselling additional services, building a revenue-focused mindset and customer lifetime value orientation.

Busser at Talay at Montage Laguna Beach (2023-06 – 2023-08)

• Delivered high-quality customer service in a luxury resort dining environment.
• Maintained clean, organized, and efficient dining areas during high-volume service periods.
• Supported servers, kitchen staff, and management to create a smooth and positive guest experience.
• Demonstrated professionalism, attention to detail, and strong teamwork while serving high-end clientele.

Busser at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, The Porch (2021-09 – 2023-09)

• Assisted servers with food and beverage service while maintaining an organized and welcoming dining atmosphere.
• Reset tables, supported guest needs, and helped ensure timely service during busy shifts.
• Built a reputation for punctuality, reliability, and willingness to support team members.

Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Minor in Finance – University of California San Diego

Associate of Arts in Economics – Santa Barbara City College (2026-05)

High School Diploma – Laguna Beach High School (2023)