Lawrence Vogt
Westhampton Beach,NY
Summary
Dynamic Technical Associate with a robust background in mechanical systems and equipment optimization. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and training expertise, ready to contribute to operational success and enhance safety compliance.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
12-1900
12-1900
12-1900, 12-1900
07.1985 - 03.2026
12-1900
private chef
jj
Quogue, New York
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Oversaw kitchen operations, maintaining organization and high cleanliness standards to ensure a safe cooking environment.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety practices and culinary techniques.
- Organized special events and dinner parties for clients, including menu planning and presentation details.
- Upheld safety and cleanliness standards in kitchen, fostering a hygienic space for food preparation.
Waiter
Tierra Marr Atlantica
Westhampton, New York
06.2002 - 02.2007
- Processed customer orders with accuracy and efficiency to enhance dining experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
- Assisted in training new waitstaff on restaurant procedures.
- Recommended menu items based on customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Delivered food from kitchen while accommodating additional requests to boost guest satisfaction.
- Took orders from patrons accurately and efficiently.
Wallpaper Hanger and painter
L^2 Painting
Wading River, New York
07.1980 - 11.1985
- Installed wallpaper in residential and commercial spaces with precision and care.
- Hung pre-pasted and non-pasted wallpaper on walls using brushes, rollers, or other tools.
- Guided clients in selecting wallpaper styles that enhanced overall project aesthetics.
- Calculated wallpaper requirements by accurately measuring wall dimensions.
- Ensured clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency during installations.
- Removed old wallpaper by soaking it with water and scraping off the surface.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Technical troubleshooting
- System maintenance
- Equipment optimization
- Mechanical systems
- Software application
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Supervision and leadership
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Calm under pressure
- Lathe and Milling machine experience
- Pneumatic control experience
- Allen Bradley control experience
- Bristol Babcock Control experience
- Advanced Basic, Cobol, fortran and Accol programming experience
- I Love troubleshooting
- Motor control center design and control wiring
safety
- Chair of the Technician Safety council for 3 years reporting to the Director of Brookhaven National Lab.
- Member of the Directors Safety committee for three directors of Brookhaven National Lab
- Lock out tag out instructor for the Accelerator Division (AGS)
- Hiring group member for top level ESHQ division heads.
- Tier 1 safety inspection team member for 15 years
- WOSH (worker occupational safety and health) team member.
Timeline
private chef
jj
06.2007 - 05.2010
Waiter
Tierra Marr Atlantica
06.2002 - 02.2007
12-1900
12-1900
07.1985 - 03.2026
Wallpaper Hanger and painter
L^2 Painting
07.1980 - 11.1985
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
Suffolk County Community College