Justin Lawrence
Lomita, CA *****
ad4u7c@r.postjobfree.com
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