LAWRENCE THOMPSON
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry seeking a transition into a managerial role within the hospitality industry. Self-motivated and quick learner with strong customer service and analytical skills. Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access. Academic achievements include membership in Eta Sigma Delta, the International Hospitality and Tourism Management Honor Society. Committed to leveraging extensive background to drive success and deliver exceptional results in a managerial or assistant managerial position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Event Specialist
ADVANTAGE SALES & MARKETING
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Engage consumers and promote new products in BJ's Wholesale stores
- Educate myself on new products and communicate features and benefits to consumers
- Report event activity daily through an online reporting system
- Set-up, breakdown, and clean product demonstration equipment
Line Cook
REEF KITCHENS
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared short serve food such as: Hamburgers, cheese steaks, hot dogs, French fries, hoagies/subs
- Asian Fare such as: Bao, Potstickers/Dumplings, Teriyaki
- Maintain cleanliness of our work environment
- Utilized delivery services from DoorDash, Uber Eats, Caviar, lnstacart
Recovery Clerk
BJ's WHOLESALE MARKET
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Stocked various products onto their appropriate shelving
- Restocked items left in abandoned shopping carts to their appropriate aisle and shelving
- Functioned as a greeter at the front door of store
- Assisted members in locating requested items
Event Specialist
CROSSMARK, INC.
05.2014 - 05.2020
- Engage consumers and promote new products in BJ's Wholesale Warehouse stores
- Educate myself on new products and communicate features and benefits to consumers
- Report event activity daily through an online reporting system
- Set-up, breakdown, and clean product demonstration equipment
Prepared Foods
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared food items for customers in the Prepared Food section
- Stocked and fronted items for Prepared Food Section
- Assisted customers in locating items throughout the store for purchase
Facilities Specialist
WISTAR INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Input and maintained warehouse inventory on an online inventory system
- Reorganized warehouse to make supplies and equipment more accessible and easier to locate
- Supervised movers in transporting Institute equipment to and from the warehouse
- Negotiated with vendors for pricing and maintenance of warehouse equipment
Audio Visual Coordinator
WISTAR INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Set up and broke down audio-visual equipment for employee meetings and special events
- Performed periodic checkups on all audio-visual equipment to ensure it was operational
- Troubleshoot problems involving the audio-visual equipment during meetings
- Maintained an inventory of all audio-video equipment
Kitchen Manager
WISTAR INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Set up food, beverages, and condiments for employee meetings
- Assisted caterers with food set up for special events
- Maintained inventory of all food and beverages located in the kitchen and pantry
- Assisted in the arrangement of furniture for employee meetings and special events
Cleaning Service Manager
ABM
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Served as liaison between staff and guests at Lincoln Financial Field
- Worked towards establishing solidarity amongst all crew members
- Distributed appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies for crews to use to complete tasks
Education
Restaurant Management -
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill
Philadelphia, PASkills
Uniform Brand Messaging
Certification
Managing Front Office Operations
Timeline
Event Specialist
ADVANTAGE SALES & MARKETING
10.2021 - 09.2024
Line Cook
REEF KITCHENS
07.2021 - 09.2021
Recovery Clerk
BJ's WHOLESALE MARKET
05.2020 - 06.2021
Prepared Foods
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
09.2016 - 08.2018
Event Specialist
CROSSMARK, INC.
05.2014 - 05.2020
Facilities Specialist
WISTAR INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 12.2013
Audio Visual Coordinator
WISTAR INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 12.2013
Kitchen Manager
WISTAR INSTITUTE
09.2011 - 12.2013
Cleaning Service Manager
ABM
08.2005 - 12.2005
Restaurant Management -
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill
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