Colton Lawrence
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Patient Qualified Child Care Worker and Educator, enthusiastic about creating an environment that is inspiring, fun, safe, and adaptive to each child's needs. Compassionate and creative professional with a 10-year background in observing and monitoring children's play activities, preparing food and serving meals, and creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Professional Bartender with extensive knowledge of spirits and engaging with customers one-on-one. Friendly, open, and committed to building a customer base by providing a positive service experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FOH Supervisor
The Canadian Icehouse
09.2022 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
- Demonstrated proficiency in opening and closing procedures by handling tasks like printing sales reports, preparing cash drawers, setting up for incoming shifts, and conducting inventory audits
- Successfully drove up per sale revenues and maximized profits by upselling menu items to patrons.
- Hosted numerous exclusive catered events, consistently delivering efficient and courteous assistance to all attendees.
- Reduced wait times with effective scheduling and efficient delegation of tasks among staff members.
- Managed a team of servers, bartenders, and hosts to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
Bartender
Evolution Wonderlounge
06.2021 - Current
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing and increase profits
- Trained several new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation techniques.
Child Care
Sturgeon school division
01.2012 - Current
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children
- Dedicated 8+ years working closely with neurodiverse children at various levels
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Children's Disability worker
Robin Hood Association
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted individuals (ages 4-18) with day-to-day activities to promote satisfying and fulfilling lifestyles based on personal choice, dignity, and respect
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service
- Certified in Abuse Prevention and Response, Code of Ethics, Epilepsy, Ergonomics, Ethics of Touch, Medication Administration, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Restrictive Procedures, as well as Universal Precautions.
Summer Program Coordinator
Sturgeon County
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Established programs from day trips, and park n' plays, to community wellness events
- Created detailed activity plans, found program locations, contacted business owners, purchased supplies, and curated alternative rain-out day activities
- Worked with children of varying ages (5-17), interests, skills, and developmental levels
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues, and goal achievement
- Certified in First Aid, Defensive Driving, and Fire safety.
Summer Camp coordinator
Town of Morinville
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Maintained a fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing a culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies
- Planned activities, events, and field trips to enrich child development
- Oversaw filing and organization of all important staff documents, child profiles, and medical reports
- Oversaw a team of counselors and support team members
- Certified under the High Five Model and High Five Sport.
Laborer/ Crew Chief
WINMAR Property Restoration
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked alongside teams to accomplish work goals according to schedule
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies
- Learned basic carpentry, painting, and plastering.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Science
MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB04.2019
High School Diploma -
Sturgeon Composite High School
Sturgeon County, AB06.2016
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Customer and Service Oriented
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Scheduling Events and Programs
- Creative Mixology
- Excellent with Numbers
- Good Conversationalist
- Guest Relations
References
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
FOH Supervisor
The Canadian Icehouse
09.2022 - Current
Bartender
Evolution Wonderlounge
06.2021 - Current
Summer Program Coordinator
Sturgeon County
05.2021 - 08.2021
Children's Disability worker
Robin Hood Association
11.2019 - 01.2022
Summer Camp coordinator
Town of Morinville
06.2018 - 09.2019
Laborer/ Crew Chief
WINMAR Property Restoration
08.2016 - 08.2017
Child Care
Sturgeon school division
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Science
MacEwan University
High School Diploma -
Sturgeon Composite High School
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