DANICA GUANUNA
Layton,UT
Summary
Operations leader with 14 years of experience in process improvement, data analysis, vendor coordination, and team leadership. Proven ability to improve business performance through KPI analysis, operational improvements, stakeholder collaboration, and contract coordination. Experienced in identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and managing priorities in fast-paced environments. Skilled at building relationships, improving workflows, and delivering measurable results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
Centerville, UT
10.2023 - Current
- Manage residential real estate transactions from initial consultation through contract execution, negotiation, due diligence, and closing.
- Negotiated purchase agreements, pricing, timelines, contingencies, and contractual terms to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including buyers, sellers, lenders, title companies, inspectors, and appraisers to manage deadlines and transaction requirements.
- Coordinated with buyers, sellers, lenders, title companies, inspectors, and appraisers to meet deadlines and fulfill transaction requirements.
- Analyzed market data and provided actionable recommendations to enhance pricing strategies and support informed decision-making.
General Manager
Panda Restaurant Group
Layton, UT
12.2012 - Current
- Led $2.8M annual operation, overseeing business performance, inventory management, compliance, staffing, daily operations to drive overall success.
- Achieved a top 1-2% company KPI ranking through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Improved a struggling location from the bottom 10 company-wide rankings to a top 10 performing store out of 41 locations through KPI analysis, process improvement, team development, and accountability.
- Analyzed operational data, including inventory variance, food waste, performance metrics, to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
- Coordinated with vendors and service providers, evaluated operational needs, provided input on repair versus replacement decisions to optimize resources.
- Maintain a 100% rolling 13-period food safety audit score through strong compliance, risk management, and process discipline.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers, evaluate operational needs, and provide input on repair versus replacement decisions.
Education
Some College Coursework - Completed
Weber State University
Skills
- Vendor Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Contract negotiation
- Project Management
- Requirements gathering
- Data Analysis
- KPI Management
- Inventory Management
- Business acumen
- Process Improvement
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Excel proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint presentation design
Accomplishments
- Improved store performance from the bottom 10 to top 10 out of 41 regional locations through KPI analysis, process improvement, and team development.
- Achieved a top 1–2% company-wide KPI ranking through data-driven improvements and operational execution.
- Managed a $3M operation while maintaining a 100% rolling 13-period food safety audit score
Certification
- Licensed Real Estate Agent
Languages
Tagalog
Timeline
REALTOR
Coldwell Banker Realty
10.2023 - Current
General Manager
Panda Restaurant Group
12.2012 - Current
Some College Coursework - Completed
Weber State University