Lawrence Feeney
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
I have solid experience in supporting project tasks and contributing to team goals. Assisted in successful execution of new restaurant openings, showcasing organizational and multitasking skills. Demonstrated proficiency in communication, time management, and leadership. I am well versed in front and back of house operations and am a specialist in delivering Heartfelt Hospitality to every Guest.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Training & Operations Team/NRO/AGM
Aussie Grill
10.2021 - Current
Responsibilities included creating training material and being an active participant in new restaurant openings. Provided training and operational support to all corporate and franchise locations. Actively worked on supply chain issues, recipe development, special events, Trainer certification, catering, marketing and ServSafe Certifications (Proctor).
Actor/Writer/Producer/Director
Self-Employed
01.2000 - Current
- Writer/Director/Executive Producer of the award-winning feature film, 'Pharmboy'
- Conceived and created theAtrainplays
- Scheduled, Budgeted and Produced twenty-four productions of theAtrainplays
- Acted as own Press Agent, Company Manager and House Manager
- Member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity
Manager/Trainer/NRO Specialist
Chili's/Brinker International
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Proficient in Hot Schedules, Menu Link, Aloha
- Proficient in Scheduling, food and liquor ordering, inventory control
- Member, 2021 Chili's 5 Star Chairman's Club
- Previously worked for Chili's from 1983 - 1988
Customer Experience Specialist
Delta Airlines
08.2015 - 09.2016
Bar Manager
The Gator Club
03.2011 - 08.2013
Legal Assistant
The Related Companies
01.1999 - 09.2008
- Handled accounts payable/invoicing for 1700 real estate entities
- Handled maintenance of in-house entity system
- Drafted amendments and agreements for new entities
Bartender
Danny's Grand Sea Palace
01.1999 - 03.2003
Bar Manager/Bartender
Club Rio
11.1996 - 01.2001
Food & Beverage Director
Howard Johnson Hotel
09.1994 - 10.1996
- Responsible for all food and beverage purchases and operations including room service, breakfast cafe and 200-seat comedy club
Managing Partner
Rockaway Grill
06.1992 - 04.1994
- Conceived, opened, and oversaw the daily operations which included the ordering of food, liquor and all supplies, inspections, sanitation, scheduling, and profitability
- Responsible for the hiring of and training of 125 employees and 3 managers
Manager/Managing Partner
Outback Steakhouse
04.1988 - 05.1992
Education
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.1986
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Word
- Publisher
- Power Point
- Articulate, Rise 360
- Detail oriented
- Leadership
- Training Specialist
Projects
President, Pasco Films, Film and Digital Media Production Company, Creator/Executive Producer/Performer, theAtrainplays, Writer, The Plan, Optioned by Emmett Furla Oasis Films, Writer/Performer, Waking Up Statham, Associate Producer, Carson the Musical, Director/Writer/Executive Producer, Pharmboy, Director/Writer/Producer, Jonathan Simon: THE EXCHANGE (Short), Director/Writer/Producer, Anonym (Short), Writer (Book), Reunion!, Director/Writer/Producer/Performer, Prisoner 34655 (Short), Showtime - Actor at Nurse Jackie, FX - Actor at Rescue Me, NBC - Actor, The Black Donnelly's, NBC - Actor, Law and Order, NBC - Actor, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, New Regency Pictures - Actor, My Super Ex Girlfriend, HBO - Stunt/Photo Double,The Sopranos.
Honors and awards
- Pharmboy - Official Selection Gasparilla International Film Festival, 2013
- Pharmboy - Audience Award Best Narrative Feature Gasparilla Int'l Film Festival, 2013
- Pharmboy - Official Selection, Manhattan Film Festival, 2014
- ANONYM - 2012 Guerrilla Film Festival Official Selection, 3 Nominations, 2012
- Jonathan Simon: THE EXCHANGE - 2012 48HFP Tampa/St.Pete, 6 nominations, 2012
Timeline
Training & Operations Team/NRO/AGM
Aussie Grill
10.2021 - Current
Manager/Trainer/NRO Specialist
Chili's/Brinker International
02.2018 - 10.2021
Customer Experience Specialist
Delta Airlines
08.2015 - 09.2016
Bar Manager
The Gator Club
03.2011 - 08.2013
Actor/Writer/Producer/Director
Self-Employed
01.2000 - Current
Legal Assistant
The Related Companies
01.1999 - 09.2008
Bartender
Danny's Grand Sea Palace
01.1999 - 03.2003
Bar Manager/Bartender
Club Rio
11.1996 - 01.2001
Food & Beverage Director
Howard Johnson Hotel
09.1994 - 10.1996
Managing Partner
Rockaway Grill
06.1992 - 04.1994
Manager/Managing Partner
Outback Steakhouse
04.1988 - 05.1992
University of South Florida
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