My professional evolutional journey has led me from an engineering student at UC Santa Barbara to a successful entrepreneur in the restaurant industry. During my second year of engineering studies, I made a pivotal shift in mindset and study habits, leading to consistent academic excellence that would continue throughout my graduate studies and beyond. After earning an undergraduate degree in mechancal engineering, I embarked on a diverse career path, eventually transitioning from engineering to entrepreneurship. This transistion began with an interest in real estate investing as a method of wealth building. My real estate investing then led me to the pursuit of an MBA degree as a means to increase my business acumen.
Upon earning an MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California, I navigated the corporate landscape, gaining valuable experience at Southern California Edison’s Treasurer’s Department. However, it was my entry into Denny’s franchise development program that marked the most significant turning point. Despite the high failure rate within the program, my perseverance paid off as I acquired and successfully managed multiple Denny’s franchises in Southern California.
As a result of Denny’s development program and running my own restaurants, I acquired an expertise in restaurant turnarounds, developing a strategic approach to addressing staffing issues and facility renovations to drive sales growth and improve customer satisfaction.
Looking forward, my goal is to expand my business portfolio by acquiring a group of restaurants. I plan on achieving this through strategic partnerships, commitment to growth, resilience and adaptability; ensuring my future success in the restaurant industry.