Simon Yang

Simon Yang has over 20 years of work experience, starting in 1996 as a business partner at Tokyo Tokyo Japanese Rstrnt. Simon worked their way up from a server and busboy to assistant manager and supervisor chef. In 2002, they became a partner until the restaurant was sold in 2007.

After Tokyo Tokyo, Simon worked as a real estate agent and loan officer at Pacific Prime realty from 2004 to 2007. Simon provided guidance and assistance to buyers and sellers in marketing and purchasing property.

From 2005 to 2007, Simon was a partner and owner at FRI Appraisal. Simon was responsible for overseeing operations and improving turnaround time and service. Simon also provided training materials for senior appraisers.

In 2006, Simon became the partner and general manager of Sakura Ichi Japanese restaurant & Bar. Simon oversaw the planning and development of the restaurant, as well as marketing and product research.

From 2013 to 2015, Simon worked as a business management consultant at Trillion investment LLC. Simon communicated with overseas vendors and partners and developed business plans, budgets, and marketing strategies. Simon helped the restaurant achieve 300% sales growth in the first year.

Simon then worked as a general manager at Panda Restaurant Group from 2015 to 2018. Simon coached and trained team members, created a safe environment for employees, and ensured the smooth operation of the store.

In 2018, Simon joined 85C Bakery Cafe as a product manager. Simon worked on the bread category and collaborated with global teams to identify potential products, conduct market research, determine specifications, and develop marketing strategies.

Currently, Simon is working at Karat® by Lollicup™ as an operations manager since 2019. Simon assists the CEO, COO, and VP of manufacturing in ensuring effective operations and manufacturing. Simon plans and coordinates projects, identifies and analyzes project risks, and develops risk mitigation plans.

Overall, Simon Yang has extensive experience in various roles, including operations management, product management, general management, business consulting, and restaurant ownership. Simon has a strong track record of improving efficiency and driving growth.

Simon Yang earned their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of California, Riverside in 1999. Simon later pursued a Master's degree in International Business/Trade/Commerce from Arizona State University.

In addition to their formal education, Simon Yang has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in various areas. These certifications include "Becoming a Six Sigma Green Belt" from LinkedIn in August 2022, "Statistics Foundations: The Basics" from LinkedIn in May 2022, "Learning SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)" from LinkedIn in April 2022, "Learning SAP Production Planning" from LinkedIn in February 2022, "SAP ERP Essential Training" from LinkedIn in February 2022, and "OSHA 30 Certification - General Industry" from 360training in June 2021.

Furthermore, Simon Yang has acquired certifications in supply chain and operations management. These include "Job Skills: Supply Chain and Operations", "Careers in Supply Chain and Operations", "Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips" from LinkedIn, all obtained in September and October 2019. Simon has also completed "Data Analytics for Business Professionals" and "Logistics Foundations" from LinkedIn in June 2019.

It is important to note that no strong assumptions have been made regarding Simon Yang's education history and certifications outside of the information provided.