Jorge Lopez
Renton,USA
Summary
I am a professional and motivated individual with a keen eye for attention to detail and leadership experience. I am seeking a full time position with Costco to join a team that values teamwork, communication & growth. I'm excited to join a team where I can use my skill sets, mindset, and ambition to overcome challenges and achieve new heights for myself and the team I work with.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Panda Restaurant Group
Bellevue, WA
02.2011 - 12.2025
- As a GM I am responsible for hiring and developing a team that consistently delivers exceptional experiences to guest while focusing on individual and team oriented goals & business metrics including: Guest service, sales, food safety, people development/promotions, & environment building.
- Communicate with Area Coach of Operations and support locations with new management/teams.
- Lead and host development workshops for internal associates. The workshops focused on business mindset, personal development, and goal setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson
Auburn, Wa06-2009
Skills
- Recruiting/Talent Assessment
- Hiring/Onboarding
- Training & Development
- Guest Service
- Computer
- Communication
- Financial Reports
- Cooking
- Food Prep
- Cleaning/organizing
Accomplishments
- People Promotion (2011-02 - 2025-12) Hired over 200 associates, promoted 25+ (6 of them into management roles).
- Food Safety Champion (2011-02 - 2025-12) 100% passing on local and private food/health safety inspection.
Certification
- ServSafe & ServSafe Proctor Certified
- Certificate for Sales Building. In 2019 my location enjoyed a YOY sales of 47% and was recognized by the Bellevue Collection as the restaurant with the highest YOY for the year.
- Management Interview Certified: I interviewed and assisted candidates going through the promotional process and into shift lead & management positions.
LANGUAGES
English Native or Bilingual Proficiency
Native or Bilingual
Spanish Full Professional Proficiency
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Family, Culinary, Fitness, Growth, Sales
Timeline
General Manager
Panda Restaurant Group
02.2011 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson
CONFERENCES & COURSES
- Landmark Education (2012-07 - 2020-08) Landmark Forum, Advance, Communication 1-2, SEBL Course focused on impeccable communication, integrity, and self-growth/acceptance.
- Tony Robbin's Unleash the Power Within (2020-06 - 2020-07) Attended Tony Robbin's UPW focused on character building, discipline, & leadership.