Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Mateo Perez

Aldi USA
St. Charles,MO
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience

Strategic leader with a history of driving operational efficiency and achieving business objectives. Experienced in team management, budgeting, and P&L oversight. Focused on fostering strong internal and external relationships while enhancing processes to boost productivity and profitability. Committed to supporting business growth through effective leadership and collaboration.

Work History

Maintenance Apprentice

11 Months
Inteva Products | 08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Performed preventive maintenance on production equipment, ensuring consistent uptime and safe operation.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues using hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
  • Supported equipment repairs by disassembling components, replacing worn parts, and verifying proper reassembly.
  • Applied lockout/tagout procedures to protect personnel during maintenance and repair activities.

Management Lvl. 2

6 Years
Panda Express | 07.2019 - 07.2025
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to a team of 17 to 20 individuals, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability to achieve company goals
  • Implemented cost-saving measures and optimized resources to achieve yearly company budgets
  • In charge of managing store profit & loss (labor costs, food costs, controllables) and reducing costs to hit company goals
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations of a 1.5-2.0 million dollar restaurant through guest experience and operation excellence
  • Training leadership pipeline in habit building, leadership presence, and company goals/expectations.
  • Assist in district development through p&l reviews, store walks, new store openings, and community relationship building.
  • Working side by side with Division Facilities Management to oversee 30-70+ locations and assist in vendor follow up, facility walks, and service channel/facilities coaching classes for operation leadership.

Store Manager Trainee

1 Year 3 Months
Aldi USA | 07.2025 - Current
  • Led daily store operations, ensuring consistent customer service, cleanliness, and merchandising standards.
  • Trained associates on day-to-day procedures, operations metrics and store opening and closing routines.
  • Monitored stock levels, coordinated replenishment, and maintained accurate product organization on sales floor.
  • Oversaw cash handling, till reconciliation, and compliance with loss prevention procedures.
  • Assisted in training management on development and coaching conversations.

Education

High School Diploma

Weaver High School | Weaver, AL | 05-2018
  • Hale County Honor Society Member
  • Elected to Treasurer for Hale County Student Council
  • Hale County Robotics

Skills

Operational excellence
Profit & Loss
Time Management
People Development
Drive for Results
Performance improvements
Relationship Building

Certification

The Landmark Forum, Landmark Worldwide

  • A three and a half day personal development program that is based on transformative learning which helps people understand how they think, act, and know, and to identify different areas in ones self.

The Landmark Communications Course

  • This course focuses on ones' communication skills, enhancing their ability to express themselves clearly. Teaching examples of how to handle difficult conversations, transformative conversations, effective speaking and listening, and building relationships.

Timeline

Store Manager Trainee

Aldi USA
07.2025 - CurrentRead More

Management Lvl. 2

Panda Express
07.2019 - 07.2025Read More

Maintenance Apprentice

Inteva Products
08.2018 - 07.2019Read More

Weaver High School

High School Diploma
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Mateo Perez