1. Lawrence Allen
1648 Baldwin Park Dr.
Tallahassee, Fl 32304
Cell: (407) 630-1437
Email: lalleniii25@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2009–Present L. Allen Tallahassee, Fl
Owner/CEO
 Oversee daily operations, staff, volunteers, and interns; including, the marketing, creative design, and event
planning teams.
 Plan, design, and implement direction of seasonal clothing line, including the tracking of current and
forecasted trends. Develop original flat patterns for upcoming seasons; explore new and traditional textile
options; and seworiginal designs for both commission and retail opportunities.
 Overseesannual fashion events for line to benefit community nonprofits. Shows include, Fashion’s Fight
Against Cancer, L.Allen Fashion Week,and seasonal L.Allen Fashion Exposés.
o Tasks include: Managing timeline for events; Cultivating partnerships and advocating for philanthropic
organizations benefiting from the event; Following up with and maintaining relationships with current
and potential sponsors; Working with media and other marketing outlets in conjunction with the Director
of the events.
2006–Present Starbucks Coffee Company Tallahassee, Fl
Shift/Assistant Manager
 Responsible for opening and closing procedures, including counting and handling several
thousands of dollars daily.
 Trains new employees to ensure that they are prepared for fast paced environment of
Starbucks.
 Manages employees and oversees daily operations in the absence of the store manager.
 Cashiers and greets customers to the store,along with acting as barista.
 Brought in first group of community musicians to Starbucks locations in Tallahassee.
2007-2007 Banana Republic Tallahassee, Fl
Stock and Sales Associate
 Worked as a seasonalemployee in the stock rooms and prepared floor displays.
 Used fashion design experience from Florida State University to design and set up
mannequins.
 Utilized fashion design experience to assist customers in choosing and designing their clothing
decisions as a sales assistant on the floor.
1999-2006 Brueggers Bagel Tallahassee, Fl
Store Manager/Shift Assistant
 Began as a shift manager and was promoted to Store Manager in 2004.
 After promotion to Store Manager, brought sales up from $800,000 to $1.5 million in less than
a year.
 Helped train and improve associates’ skills resulting in many employees advancement within
the store.
 Responsible for closing and opening procedures and trained new employees.

2. 1998-1999 Lady Footlocker Tallahassee,Fl
Assistant Manager
 Managed and oversaw cashier and customer service representatives at the store.
 Awarded one of the top ten Assistant Store Managers (ASM) in the country for the two years
at Lady Footlocker.
 Presented with a Reebok shoe prize for selling the most merchandise in the south.
 Held the highest multiple percentages in the Florida area percentage.
EDUCATION:
Tallahassee Community College May 2006
Tallahassee, FL
Associates in Arts degree in General Studies
EXTRACURRICULAR:
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University/Pegasus Dojo 1997 - Present
 Active and practicing martial artist.
 Teach and mentor beginning martial art students.
L. Allen Fashion Events 2010 – Present
 Fashion’s Fight Against Cancer February 28, 2010
 Fashion’s Fight Against Cancer March 27, 2011
 L. Allen Fashion Show April 13, 2012
 L. Allen Fashion Week March 6-8, 2013
 L. Allen Fashion Week February 28- March 1, 2014
 L. Allen Fall Fashion Event December 7,2014
 L. Allen Spring Fashion Show (Future) March 29, 2015
ReferencesAvailable Upon Request