Laurence Pratt
21.06.82
23 Hall Lane, Whitwick
Leicestershire LE67 5FD
United Kingdom
tel: +44 7790778314
email: ljpratt000@hotmail.com
Native Language: English
TEFL Certified 2009
Qualifications
BSc(hons) Product Design & Development
University of Salford, Manchester 2003
B - General Studies
C- Design & Technology
C- Business Economics
D- Sociology
De Lisle C School, Leicestershire 2000
A- Design & Technology
B - Mathematics
B - English Language
B - English Literature
B - Science (double award)
B - Business Studies
B - Religious Education
B - Sociology
B - German
De Lisle C School, Leicestershire 1998
Yumi Coffee Shop Brighton August ‘08 - Jan ‘09
Concept/Interior Designer, Project Manager & General manager
Responsibilities
• It was my task to liaise with the client in order to translate the concept of the Umi brand into a coffee shop at the Umi Hotel, Brighton.
• After completing the designs for the interior of the coffee shop I then project managed an 8 week build with several building contractors.
• I was in charge of designing all in-house promotional material i.e. Special offer flyers, Menus, etc
• I then went on to proceed as General Manager during the ‘start-up’ phase of the business.
• This involved training a team of 7 staff, achieving the certified food hygiene standard for the business, and establishing a 70% GP in the first 3 months of business.
Home Bar & Restaurant London Jan ‘05 - August ‘08
Restaurant Manager
Responsibilities
• In-charge of the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Maintaining service standards through staff training and incentivisation schemes
• Daily / weekly / monthly accounting
• Ordering and stock control
• Menu writing
B - Mathematics
B - English Language
B - English Literature
B - Science (double award)
B - Business Studies
B - Religious Education
B - Sociology
B - German
De Lisle C School, Leicestershire 1998
Yumi Coffee Shop Brighton August ‘08 - Jan ‘09
Concept/Interior Designer, Project Manager & General manager
Responsibilities
• It was my task to liaise with the client in order to translate the concept of the Umi brand into a coffee shop at the Umi Hotel, Brighton.
• After completing the designs for the interior of the coffee shop I then project managed an 8 week build with several building contractors.
• I was in charge of designing all in-house promotional material i.e. Special offer flyers, Menus, etc
• I then went on to proceed as General Manager during the ‘start-up’ phase of the business.
• This involved training a team of 7 staff, achieving the certified food hygiene standard for the business, and establishing a 70% GP in the first 3 months of business.
Home Bar & Restaurant London Jan ‘05 - August ‘08
Restaurant Manager
Responsibilities
• In-charge of the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Maintaining service standards through staff training and incentivisation schemes
• Daily / weekly / monthly accounting
• Ordering and stock control
• Menu writing
Mullis Morgan Imaging London July ‘05 - March ‘08
Mac Operator & Graphic Designer in Repro at Dennis Publishing
Responsibilities
• Designing layouts for editorial features in magazines such as The Quarterly, Bizarre, Maxim, Auto Express, Linux and several Bookazines
• Laying out classified pages for all publications
• Designing in-house adverts as well as for clients
• Retouching images for editorial and cover
• Photography assisting and scanning
• Preparing files for proofing and final print run
West One Signs London Jan ‘05 - July ‘05
Mac Operator / Sign Maker / T-Shirt Designer
Responsibilities
• Designing and making signage for various clients in London’s busy West End.
• Designing and making T-shirts for clients
• Retouching client’s images for reproduction on T-shirts
Smollensky’s Bar & Grill London Oct ‘03 - Dec ‘05
Restaurant Manager
Responsibilities
• In-charge of the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Maintaining service standards through staff training and incentivisation schemes
• Daily / weekly / monthly accounting
• Ordering and stock control
• Menu writing
About Myself…
The reason why I would like to teach in Asia is that I have a passion for art & history from cultures as well as traveling to see them. I feel that the best way to understand other cultures is by meeting lots of different people and integrating yourself within the society. Therefore, I believe that teaching will offer me a great opportunity to do just this.
Throughout my career I have had to teach many people. Whilst running restaurants in London I have had to train many people who have spoken English as their second language.
I have many Interests my main being art & music. I am a Freelance Graphic Designer and I am often taken on professional and personal projects. I also like to sing and play the guitar. I enjoy lots of sports and regularly play Football, Squash, Rugby and Golf.
Overall, I would say that I am a very enthusiastic and fun person. I am very practical and always willing to take on new challenges.
Referees
Steve Lowy Founder of Umi Hotels
Mac Operator & Graphic Designer in Repro at Dennis Publishing
Responsibilities
• Designing layouts for editorial features in magazines such as The Quarterly, Bizarre, Maxim, Auto Express, Linux and several Bookazines
• Laying out classified pages for all publications
• Designing in-house adverts as well as for clients
• Retouching images for editorial and cover
• Photography assisting and scanning
• Preparing files for proofing and final print run
West One Signs London Jan ‘05 - July ‘05
Mac Operator / Sign Maker / T-Shirt Designer
Responsibilities
• Designing and making signage for various clients in London’s busy West End.
• Designing and making T-shirts for clients
• Retouching client’s images for reproduction on T-shirts
Smollensky’s Bar & Grill London Oct ‘03 - Dec ‘05
Restaurant Manager
Responsibilities
• In-charge of the day-to-day running of the restaurant
• Maintaining service standards through staff training and incentivisation schemes
• Daily / weekly / monthly accounting
• Ordering and stock control
• Menu writing
About Myself…
The reason why I would like to teach in Asia is that I have a passion for art & history from cultures as well as traveling to see them. I feel that the best way to understand other cultures is by meeting lots of different people and integrating yourself within the society. Therefore, I believe that teaching will offer me a great opportunity to do just this.
Throughout my career I have had to teach many people. Whilst running restaurants in London I have had to train many people who have spoken English as their second language.
I have many Interests my main being art & music. I am a Freelance Graphic Designer and I am often taken on professional and personal projects. I also like to sing and play the guitar. I enjoy lots of sports and regularly play Football, Squash, Rugby and Golf.
Overall, I would say that I am a very enthusiastic and fun person. I am very practical and always willing to take on new challenges.
Referees
Steve Lowy Founder of Umi Hotels
steve@umihotels.co.uk
Naveen Chilhamkurty Hotel Manager Umi Brighton
Naveen Chilhamkurty Hotel Manager Umi Brighton
naveen@umibrighton.co.uk
Andy Maddocks Owner of Home Bar & Restaurant
Andy Maddocks Owner of Home Bar & Restaurant
andy@mothershipgroup.co.uk
Heather Lawton Marketing Director of Home Bar heather@mothershipgroup.co.uk
Heather Lawton Marketing Director of Home Bar heather@mothershipgroup.co.uk
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