Kelong Yan
Livermore,CA
Summary
A highly self-motivated individual with 7 years of professional experience in restaurant management. Skilled in team development, restaurant operations, teaching, and talent acquisition. Dedicated to making an impact on people’s growth and development. Proactively enhance hiring practices to build a strong talent pipeline for regions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Partner
Panda Express
05.2022 - Current
- Supported hourly recruiting for 3 regions, BA, NEB, CCA
- 40% of recruitment goes to NSO and urgent stores
- Recruited 5 SMITs, 4AMITs for NEB as MGMT TAP from P7-P10, recruited 18 SLs/Cooks YTD
- Maximizing the tools to increase effectiveness
- Deeply involving in local hiring/training events
- Weekly connect with ops leaders to strategize recruiting.
Training Leader
Panda Express
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Developed and trained over 40 MGMT candidates
- Supported and mentored 3 locations in the area
- Regional High Achiever of People in 2018 & 2019
- Company High Achiever of People in 2018
Multi-Unit Manager
SF-Oakland DMA, Panda Express
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Internal developed & external hired 32 AMs/Chefs/GMITs, 2 TLs, 1 MUM
- Hosted regional PIC development classes
- Managed up to 14 stores, ranked the highest CP increase area in 2016 in BA region.
General Manager & Training Leader
Panda Express
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Trained and Developed 3 AMITs and 2 GMITs
- Supported 2 new store opening.
- Opened the 2nd Tea-Bar store in BA region.
- Upheld operation standard and achieved P.G.F targets for store
Education
MBA -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
George Fox University
Newberg, OR12.2010
Continues learning
Tony Robbin-UPW
Landmark Core Curriculum & SELP
Dale Carnegie
10 Days Meditation
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Partner
Panda Express
05.2022 - Current
Training Leader
Panda Express
10.2017 - 09.2020
Multi-Unit Manager
SF-Oakland DMA, Panda Express
10.2015 - 09.2017
General Manager & Training Leader
Panda Express
09.2013 - 09.2015
MBA -
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
George Fox University
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