Lawrence Blank ********@***.***
Lawrence Blank
*** *. **** ***** *****, Wendell, NC 27591 919-***-****) ********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
To excel in the management and sales aspects of the company by bringing my own unique style of
management, sales ability, and sales knowledge.
Key Strengths
Leadership Discipline Sales knowledge/training
Cost of goods/Shrink Proficient in MS Office Extensive knowledge of
control P&L’s
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
March 2013-
Capital Cabaret, Morrisville NC
May 2014
Bar and Restaurant Manager
Establishing liquor inventory and ordering procedures.
Decreased liquor costs from 22% to 18% in less than 3 months.
Decreased labor costs by 5% over year prior.
Programmed POS system (AGILISYS) and adjusted/corrected pricing.
Hired and trained wait staff, bar staff, floor staff, shooter girls, and
entertainers.
Built lasting customer relations.
Controlling cost of goods to maximize profits.
Assisted in increasing profit(s) by 17% from year prior.
Snappy Lube, Knightdale NC February 2011-
September 2013
District Manager
Controlling and managing monthly and yearly P&L’s to maximize profits.
Reorganization and restructure of existing stores.
Staffing and training of multiple units in multiple states (NC and VA).
Establishing standard operating procedures.
Supervising of multiple stores, its managers, and multiple employees.
Diffusing and resolving any and all customer issues and/or complaints.
Controlling cost of goods to maximize profits.
Increased profit by over 10% first year and 7% the second year.
Increased sales by implementing proven sales tactics and practices.
Increased goals and tracked metrics.
Lawrence Blank ********@***.***
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Radio Shack, Knightdale NC April 2008-
February 2011
General Manager
Overseeing daily operations of the business
Staffing, training, and establishing sales leadership amongst the employees.
Following standard operating procedures: daily, weekly, and monthly.
Knowledge of planograms, resets, and beautification projects.
Understanding, maintaining, and executing profits and losses for business.
Training for sales of consumer electronics and cell phones.
Led district in many categories including attachments and accessories sold.
Increased sales by almost 100% and cell phone sales by almost 300%.
Increased profit year over year.
Pure Gold Clubs, Cary NC February 2007-
March 2008
VIP Coordinator
Security of the establishment, it employees, and its patrons
The selling and setting up of party packages for business’ and large groups.
Assisting with marketing management and promotions for all 5 of the clubs.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Oakland University Rochester Hills, Michigan 1998-1999
CERTIFICATES AND AKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABC Certified (Valid)
TIPS Certified (Valid)
ALE Certified (Expired)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
John Soper
Sketchers, District Manager
Josh Kleeberg
Radioshack/Target Mobile, District Manager
Mike Pratt
RadioShack, General Manger
Lawrence Blank ********@***.***
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