Maria Isabel Gonzalez
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
Results-driven General Manager experienced in operational leadership within the restaurant industry. Enhanced guest satisfaction and achieved revenue goals through effective inventory management, cost control, and food safety compliance. Committed to building high-performing teams through training and coaching while adapting quickly to new challenges and environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
The Roosevelt Collective
Irvine, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Guide practitioners through Bikram 26+2 Series
- Guided posture alignment and correction to improve student practice and overall experience.
- Applied anatomy and physiology principles to deepen understanding of body mechanics and inform teaching methods.
- Ensured student safety in high-temperature environments, cultivating a disciplined yet compassionate atmosphere for all fitness levels.
- Student retention & Community Building
- Studio software (Mindbody)
General Manager
Carl's Jr.
Laguna Hills, CA
01.1999 - 03.2026
- Inspired and motivated employees to achieve company goals through effective communication and recognition.
- Maintain the restaurant in accordance with the health and safety regulations.
- Improve restaurant sales and profitability.
- Improve restaurant sales and profitability.
- Implemented strategies that increased restaurant sales and enhanced profitability.
- Fostered teamwork and creativity among staff to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- As a Leader recognize accomplishments and give feedback using fair measurements of performance.
- Supplied all required material on a daily basis.
- Scheduled weekly shifts for employees to ensure adequate staffing.
- Responsible to supply all required material on a daily basis.
- Make employees weekly schedules.
- Compiled daily and weekly reports to track operational performance.
Education
Laguna Hills High School
Laguna HillsSaddleback College
Mission ViejoSkills
- Yoga anatomy
- Client Relationship Building
- Leadership Skills
- Time management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Positive attitude
- Studio operations
- Community building
- Schedule coordination
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Motivational coaching
- Performance feedback
- Sales
Certification
Safe Food Handling Certificate, Travel Management Certificate, Bikram Yoga Teacher Certificate
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
The Roosevelt Collective
01.2020 - Current
General Manager
Carl's Jr.
01.1999 - 03.2026
Laguna Hills High School
Saddleback College