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Valerie Rivas

Panda Express
Downey,CA
1
Language
11
years of professional experience

Successful Store Manager with demonstrated record of achieving store goals. Keeps customers satisfied by empowering employees with knowledge and skills to meet needs and deliver exceptional service. Meets profit targets by expertly marketing store, promoting products and controlling costs. Dedicated to optimization and growth.

Work History

Manager

9 Months
Panda Express | 11.2025 - Current
  • Developed training programs for new employees to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, improving menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Store Manager

5 Years 9 Months
Dollar Tree | 02.2020 - 11.2025
  • Delegated assignments to optimize coverage and uphold store standards.
  • Fostered team-oriented culture aligned with sales, service, and productivity goals.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and control theft.
  • Promoted team-oriented culture with common sales, service and productivity goals.
  • Achieved year-over-year sales comp growth of over 10%.

Assistant Manager

4 Years 6 Months
Dollar Tree | 07.2015 - 01.2020
  • Supported team members and managers to enhance productivity and achieve project milestones.
  • Exercised good judgment to identify and address issues during team projects.
  • Completed job tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-sufficiency.
  • Observed processes and proposed improvements to optimize efficiency.

Medical Assistant

3 Years 10 Months
Gage Medical Center | 07.2015 - 05.2019
  • Assisted physicians and clinicians with examinations, procedures, and vital signs monitoring.
  • Cleaned and maintained examination rooms and treatment areas to ensure safe and efficient patient care.
  • Prepared patients for examinations and procedures to facilitate smooth clinical workflows.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification

ICDC | Huntington Park, CA | 06.2015

High School Diploma

Huntington Park High School | Huntington Park, CA | 06.2011

Skills

Cost management
P&L accountability
Vendor management
Task management
Attention to detail
Effective communication

Languages

Spanish, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Manager

Panda Express
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Store Manager

Dollar Tree
02.2020 - 11.2025Read More

Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree
07.2015 - 01.2020Read More

Medical Assistant

Gage Medical Center
07.2015 - 05.2019Read More

Huntington Park High School

High School Diploma
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ICDC

Medical Assistant Certification
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Valerie Rivas