Larry's Resume Updated June 2010

Lawrence J. Picker                                      (336) 340-6432
7 Norham Dr.  ·  Monroe Township NJ  ·  08831  ·  larrypicker@gmail.com
 

PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

2008-2009            General Manager                                                             

                                The Max Dance Club, Fort Erie, Ontario Canada

Ø  General Manager of a top 40 dance club.

·         Incorporate themes and events through promotions and advertising

·         Supervised construction and served as onsite project manager

·         Designed and installed state-of-the art sound and light systems

2008-2009            General Manager                                                             

                                Pure Platininum Gentleman’s Club, Fort Erie, Ontario Canada

Ø  General Manager of adult entertainment complex.

·         HR management of 40 personnel including hiring and firing and including all aspects of finance

·         Maintained all aspects of food and beverages and balancing inventory

·         Designed and installed state-of-the art sound and light systems

2005-2008            Owner/ Operator/ Manager                                           

                                The Static Exotic Night Club, Seneca, SC

Ø  General Manager of a Sports bar, dance club, live music venue and adult entertainment complex.

·         HR management of 40 personnel including hiring and firing and including all aspects of finance

·         Arrange for weekly entertainment

·         Maintained all aspects of food and beverages

·         In charge of all forms of advertising media to insure the success of the business

·         Designed and implemented complete interior renovations throughout the club including

state-of-the art sound and light systems

2004                       General Manager             

                                Vegas Nights, Atlanta, GA

Ø  General Manager of 22,000 sq ft. international event and dance venue.

·         HR management of 25 personnel

·         Coordinated all special events

·         Trained managers, employees, security, wait staff and bartenders

·         Club remodeling including the installation of automated light show and audio system

2003                       General Manager/ Management Consultant             
                                Satin Dolls, Myrtle Beach, SC

Ø  General Manager of adult entertainment complex.

·         HR management of 40 personnel

·         Trained all managers and employees

·         Responsible for daily receipts

·         Club remodeling including the installation of automated light show and audio system

2000                       General Manager                                                             

                                Platinum Club, Richmond, VA

Ø  Night Manager of adult entertainment complex.

·         HR management of 25 personnel

·         Trained all managers and employees

·         Responsible for daily receipts

·         Installation and maintenance of automated light show and audio system

2000                       General Manager                                                             

                                Paper Moon, Richmond, VA

Ø  Night Manager of adult entertainment complex.

·         HR management of 25 personnel

·         Trained all managers and employees

·         Responsible for daily receipts

·         Increased revenue and decreased expenses about 30 percent within four months

1997-Present        Night Club and Restaurant Management Consultant
Light Pix, Inc. USA

Ø  Hired to reorganize entertainment businesses.

·         Development of new concepts, gimmicks and advertising campaigns to increase revenue of businesses

·         Training of employees and management

·         Restructuring of office procedures to ensure smooth running of clubs

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE

1997-Present        Night Club Designer
Light Pix, Inc. USA

Ø  Hired to design lighting and sound systems as well as architecture

·         Design, sell, install and program intelligent lighting and sound systems by the leading manufactures in the industry

• Maintain and repair all equipment.  Program new shows periodically, to continue to "WOW" the audience
   

1996-2005        Designer- Installer- Programmer (Freelance)
        Various Companies

·         Light Speed Productions, Miami, FL

·         Big Wave International, CT

·         Direct Lighting Technologies, GA

·         Martin Professional, FL

·         Eastern Continental Sales, PA

·         Communications & Entertainment Inc. GA

1996-1997            Moving Light Department Head

                                Seriously Sound, Atlanta, GA

·         Maintained all Martin Lighting Fixtures

·         Designed and programmed for concerts and corporate events

SKILLS

·         Speak Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese

·         Designing and configuring lighting and audio systems for live and programmed events

·         Microsoft Office Suite 2007 including Publisher, Word and Excel

EDUCATION

1992-1996            West Virginia University

·         BFA Design/Technical Theatre- emphasis in Lighting Design

1996                       Martin Professional
Hollywood, FL

·         Internship

·         World leading manufacturer of Lighting and Mach Audio products.

 REFERENCES

Jeff Stoller
Director, Global Club Licensing
Penthouse Magazine
6800 Broken Sound Parkway, Suite 100
Boca Raton, Florida 33487
USA
Tel 561-912-7022
Fax 561-912-1746

David Chesal (formerly Martin Professional)
Robe Lighting, inc.
13807 N.W. 4th Street,
Sunrise, Florida 33325
USA
Tel.: (954) 615-9100
Fax: (954) 615-9105

larrypicker@gmail.com

336-340-6432

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