Taizhu Jin

Simply Salad, started in 2010 by buddies Bruce Teichman and Cameron Lewis, aims to fix the salad experience. They used to spend their lunch breaks searching for healthy, well-portioned food made quickly—for an affordable price.

Staff Member - Simply Salad (Koreatown) - Los Angeles, CA

(2023-07 - 2023-09)

Simply Salad, started in 2010 by buddies Bruce Teichman and Cameron Lewis, aims to fix the salad experience. They used to spend their lunch breaks searching for healthy, well-portioned food made quickly—for an affordable price.

• As a staff member, I helped prepare salads by taking orders, preparing the ingredients, and building them.
• Supported my coworkers with their tasks as well as providing excellent service to our customers.
• Always maintained a sanitized and safe work environment in accordance with the procedures set up by Simply Salad and the FDA.

Marketing Assistant - Ace Tutors - San Diego, CA

(2024-05 - 2026-04)

Ace Tutors was founded over the Covid-19 pandemic on the principle of helping struggling students at large universities through one-on-one tutoring.

• As a marketing assistant my role was to help Ace Tutors expand to UC San Diego through on-campus advertising such as flyering and online marketing.
• Provided support to my team by preparing materials, strategic planning, and keeping track of logistics.

Operations Assistant Manager - Jin Music Studio - San Diego, CA

(2025-08 - 2026-02)

As an Operations Assistant Manager my role was to assist in the day-to-day operations and to ensure efficiency and productivity.

• My role includes but is not limited to: strategic planning, service coordination, logistics, and delivering excellent customer service.
• Provided support to business operations by preparing the business for opening and closing, making sure each and every one of our guests were comfortable, and keeping track of all appointments/reservations.

BRIDGE High School Program Volunteer - Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) - Los Angeles, CA

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

KYCC is a multiservice organization that has operated since 1975. Their mission is to support low-income and recently immigrated families within the Koreatown area (KYCC).

• As a volunteer, I worked one-on-one with K-8 students on various academic and recreational activities.
• Activities included but not limited to: leading lessons, classwork assistance, arts & crafts, sports, etc.
• Interacted consistently with students to maintain healthy open communication.
• Provided support to administrative aspects such as tutoring students, organizing activities, and managing the meal program.
• Advocated safety and cleanliness to sustain an orderly and stable work environment.

Program Volunteer - Hope Net: St. James Episcopal Church - Food Distribution Center - Los Angeles, CA

(2017-05 - 2017-07)

• Prepared and served meals to community members experiencing food insecurity while maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Organized food donations, restocked supplied, and assisted with kitchen setup and cleanup
• Advocated food-safety and sanitation procedures while working efficiently with kitchen staff and other volunteers.

Bachelor of Science - Business Economics - University of California, San Diego (2027-06)