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Operations & Service | Panda Express

Project Overview

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Timeline: September 2025 – Present

Objective: To manage high-volume customer logistics and ensure operational efficiency in a high-traffic service environment.

The Challenge

Operating in a high-traffic dining environment requires maintaining a "Mission Control" mindset. The primary challenge is balancing speed of service with strict quality control and safety standards during peak operational hours.

Operations & Logistics

Building on previous experience handling logistics for over 500+ packages daily and serving 50+ guests per shift in fast-paced environments, I focused on three key areas:

Values & Learning

This role has reinforced the value of Operational Discipline. In astronautical engineering, systems fail when logistics or protocols are ignored. Managing a high-pressure service floor is excellent training for the focus and reliability required in an engineering project environment.

Key Takeaway: Whether managing a spacecraft's power margin or a high-volume kitchen's output, success is defined by the efficiency of the underlying process and the team's ability to communicate clearly.

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