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

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 and program lighting and audio systems as well as architecture

·         Design, sell, install and program intelligent lighting and sound systems by the leading manufactures in the industry (see client list)

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

  ·         Wild Bills, Atlanta, GA

  ·         The Empire, Memphis, TN

  ·         The Foxy Lady, Brockton, MA

  ·         Club Paradise, Las Vegas, NV
   

2009-2010               Moving Light Designer

                                Elite Productions, Aruba

Ø    Maintained all lighting fixtures

Ø    Designed and programmed for concerts and corporate events including:

·         DJ Tiesto

·         Phillips Worldwide special events

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

·         Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree  (BFA) in Design/Technical Theatre- emphasis in Lighting Design

1996                       Martin Professional
Hollywood, FL

·         Internship

·         World leading manufacturer of lighting 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

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