Justin Lawrence

Lomita, CA *****

ad4u7c@r.postjobfree.com

310-***-****

Hospitality expert with 30 years of experience in F&B operations and management. Customer service professional. Productive team player with outstanding people, organizational and communication skills. Brought these strengths to pyrotechnics using leadership, attention to detail, and inner personal relationships to foster and nurture success.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Operator

Garden State Fireworks - Millington, NJ

April 2023 to Present

Excellent public relations with various clients, hosts, fire officials. Proficient with fire one, cobra, pyro mate, and pin board firing systems Provide on job training to new hires. Educating them in safety protocol for both state and company compliance

Facility Manager

EXPOSHOWS INC. - Redondo Beach, CA

September 2015 to July 2021

Responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment in multiple locations in southern California. Trained new hires.

Logistics and inventory management.

Licensed since 2018. (Basic commercial)

Server

Baleen - Redondo Beach, CA

May 2017 to June 2018

Fine dining for a 4-star hotel providing exceptional service. Worked in a dynamic environment implementing my multitasking skills guaranteeing guest satisfaction. Communicated with guests, kitchen staff, and management to ensure an outstanding dining experience. Bartender

Elks lodge - Redondo Beach, CA

May 2014 to November 2015

Private club where I maintained a safe friendly and clean environment for members. Multiple bars where I'd bartend for special events such as weddings. Handled inventory and sales receipts.

Server/Bartender

Tony's on the Pier - Redondo Beach, CA

March 2011 to January 2013

Family owned and operated restaurant since 1952, catering to locals and tourist alike. Established close relations with both staff and regular customers. Providing excellent customer service and efficiently handling multiple tables or an entire bar. Server and Bartender

Tony's on the pier

Education

Associate's degree in Drama

University of Northern VA - Manassas, VA

September 1994 to June 1996

Skills

• Pyrotechnics (8 years)

• Restaurant Experience (10+ years)

• POS (10+ years)

• Management (10+ years)

• Catering (10+ years)

• Firing systems (8 years)

Certifications and Licenses

Basic commercial (Pyro Tech)

July 2016 to June 2025

CA license is accepted in most states being one of the toughest states to get one. Serve safe food safety manager Certification.

2011 to Present

National restaurant association

LEAD License education on Alcohol & drugs..

2012 to Present

CA dept of alcoholic beverage control. Alcohol seller/server training program

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