Danielle Prieto
Houston
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at El Pollo Loco, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Spearheaded cost-control initiatives, enhancing profitability by 15%, while fostering a collaborative work environment. Adept at strategic planning and relationship building, driving sales growth and customer retention through effective training and development programs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
El Pollo Loco
Houston
12.2025 - Current
- Directed daily operations to ensure optimal efficiency and service quality.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled team.
- Implemented cost-control measures to enhance profitability while maintaining quality standards.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Oversaw inventory management systems to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility and attract new customers.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting team collaboration and employee engagement strategies.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Assistant
El Pollo Loco
Houston
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Directed daily operations to ensure optimal efficiency and service quality.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to build a skilled team.
- Implemented cost-control measures to enhance profitability while maintaining quality standards.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Oversaw inventory management systems to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to increase brand visibility and attract new customers.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting team collaboration and employee engagement strategies.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Education
GED -
GED Testing
Bismarck, NDSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Training and coaching
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Customer relations
- Training and development
- Relationship building
- Staff training
- Staff training/development
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship management
- Staff supervision
- Goal setting
- Employee scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Administrative skills
- Staff development
- Team training and development
- Motivation
- Schedule management
- Labor cost controls
- Customer retention
- Process improvements
- Deadline oriented
- Strategic planning
- Performance improvement
- Employee development
- Consistently meet goals
- Performance improvements
- Staffing
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Performance evaluations
- Recruitment
Timeline
General Manager
El Pollo Loco
12.2025 - Current
Assistant
El Pollo Loco
03.2023 - 12.2025
GED -
GED Testing