Wells Lawrence
Durham,NC
Summary
Seeking an entry-level opportunity to build a strong foundation for a career within the service industry. Based in Durham, NC but willing to relocate.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Durty Bull Brewing Company
Durham, NC
07.2025 - Current
- Provided a high-quality service experience centered around locally brewed, award-winning beer.
- Served craft-beer, wine and spirits in a brewery environment, providing knowledgeable recommendations tailored to individual needs.
- Used interpersonal skills to give each customer a welcoming experience focused on a sense of community.
- Learned event management and execution; developed ability to learn quickly, problem-solve and adapt within demanding and stressful situations.
Server/Bartender
Ladyfingers Catering
Raleigh, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with team dedicated to providing high-quality catering experience to both large-scale and small-scale events in the Raleigh area.
- Crafted a wide variety of cocktails, beer and wine to guests with the ability to adapt to any special requests.
- Utilized in-depth knowledge of wine to recommend drink selections and expertly pair wines with menu items, enhancing the overall dining experience for guests.
- Gained event management experience through hosting large scale events; developed ability to learn quickly and adapt within demanding and stressful situations; increased ability to connect with all types of people.
Intern
Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour
Greensboro, NC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Represented the tour at over 20 tournaments while managing registration, scoring area, and first tee proceedings to ensure events operated efficiently and professionally.
- Advised and issued decisions regarding rules discrepancies with USGA officials to maintain standardized fair play for the athletes.
- Promoted and engaged customer base through social media engagement and web platforms as well as onsite at tournaments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to organize effective tour events that run, ensuring parent and athlete satisfaction.
Camp Counselor, Director of Golf & Tennis
Camp Riverlea
Bahama, NC
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Valued counselor and instructor at renowned day camp dedicated to providing high-quality outdoors and arts programs that emphasize personal growth, learning new skills, and appreciation for the natural world.
- Instructed children ages 8-12 on technical golf and tennis skills in a group setting.
- Created and delivered detailed lesson plans while teaching and overseeing as many as thirty campers at a time.
- Provided specialized care to accommodate children with different needs.
- Renowned day camp dedicated to providing high-quality outdoors and arts programs that emphasize personal growth, learning new skills, and appreciation for the natural world.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Psychology
North Carolina State University
01.2023
Semester Abroad -
North Carolina State University
Prague01.2019
Skills
- Relationship building
- Event management
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Resilience
- Poise under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Curiosity and growth mindset
- Customer service
- Coaching
- Creativity
Timeline
Bartender
Durty Bull Brewing Company
07.2025 - Current
Server/Bartender
Ladyfingers Catering
06.2023 - Current
Intern
Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour
05.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor, Director of Golf & Tennis
Camp Riverlea
06.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Psychology
North Carolina State University
Semester Abroad -
North Carolina State University