Lauri Thomson-Ascott
St. Catharines, ON
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Objective: Seeking an opportunity where I may use my experience of 20+ years as a Restaurateur and utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the Company.
Professional Experience:
The Fryin’ Guys Inc.
Owner Operator
Purchased 1997, Sold 2019
Facilitator of operations and systems: critical thinking as required to monitor and ensure all processes are working efficiently and without delay including scheduling, customer relations, bookkeeping and payroll.
Human Resources: hiring, mentoring and training (cooking, portioning products, cash register, cleaning, learning new products).
Contract Negotiator: securing product pricing and product availability with various vendors.
Operations Specialist: manage all activities involved in producing the goods and services of the business.
A&P Grocery Store
1983 – 2001
Service Clerk
Working in various departments including deli, meat department and produce. Duties included food preparation, stocking, wrapping, cooking, catering and customer service. Part of a team traveling to new store openings to help set up new departments.
Education:
St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational School Graduated 1981 – Grade 12 Diploma
Interest and Hobbies:
Volunteering with various organizations including St. Catharines Football Association and Lions Club. Participated in cycling fund raisers for cancer.
Avid skier, cyclist, horseback rider and kayaker.