Rodney Wines
Norman ,OK
Summary
Senior operations leader with 10+ years of progressive management experience, including multi-site oversight of 11 locations with combined annual revenues exceeding $30M. Proven ability to lead large teams, improve operational performance, ensure safety and compliance, manage P&L performance, and develop leaders at scale.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Coach of Operations
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., Panda Express
Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
09.2023 - Current
- Oversee 9-11 high-volume locations averaging $2.7M+ annually.
- Developed and promoted 7 General Managers and 6 Assistant Managers
- Lead and hosted area meetings with to drive KPI performance for each store in my area.
- Created SMART Action plans for improvement for each store.
- Top 25% of Areas in the company.
General Manager / Training Leader
Panda Express
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Analyzed P&L statements to identify opportunity areas to build top line and controllable profit.
- Supported company growth with the opening of 3 new stores.
- Recruited/developed and trained quality performers both internal and external managers.
- Designed and planed workshops for developing managers.
Cook / Assistant Manager
Panda Express
Norman, OK
04.2014 - 07.2019
- Ensured food safety and and food quality standards were held to meet guest expectations.
- Performed all Back of House responsibilities and trained Kitchen Help in cooking dishes according to the company recipe and standard.
Crew Member
Arby's
Norman, OK
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Learned hospitality skills to tend to guest needs.
- Was responsible for training new crew members cleaning and service skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2021
Skills
- Operations management
- P&L analysis
- SMART planning
- Multi-site leadership
- Performance coaching
- Employee recruitment
- Training development
- Leadership development
Affiliations
Landmark Team Leadership and Management Program
Timeline
Area Coach of Operations
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., Panda Express
09.2023 - Current
General Manager / Training Leader
Panda Express
07.2019 - 09.2023
Cook / Assistant Manager
Panda Express
04.2014 - 07.2019
Crew Member
Arby's
05.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
University of Oklahoma