1. LAWRENCE M. BRYANT
3676 Byron Court, Frederick, MD, 21704 | (757)277-5899 | lawrence.bryant6@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned organizational manager dedicated to improving operational efficiencies and managing high functioning
teams. Active Secret Security clearance. Master of Arts in Organizational Management with Public Administration.
Staff Training and Evaluation
Human Resource Management
Conflict Resolution
Mediation and Negotiation
Budget Operations
High Performance Leadership
Inventory Management
Account Management
EXPERIENCE
United States Commander Third Fleet, San Diego, CA
Executive Dining Facility Supervisor
AUG 2014 to
MAR 2016
Responsible for onboarding, daily management and evaluation of seven personnel while overseeing an
executive dining facility servicing a three star Admiral and staff.
Trained and mentored staff on expectations, responsibilities, compliance, and policy/procedure changes allowing
for the staff to maintain a high level of customer service and receive constant appraisal from all levels of
executive leadership.
Upon arrival re-created a four day cycle menu to a 30 day cycle menu improving the quality of service ten-fold
while decreasing monthly expenses and increases daily revenue allowing for a 25% increase in the monthly
budget.
Planned, Organized and Executed Navy Fleet Week events in various locations dealing with multiple companies
assigned for delivery, set-up and retrieval of equipment, accommodating attendances from 300 - 500 for each
event.
Responsible for purchases, contracts, and statement of works for each event averaging approximately 32K per
event; consistently completed on time and under budget.
Coordinated the distribution of 33K in funds for the remodeling of executive dining facility.
Carrier Strike Group ONE, San Diego, CA
Managing Chief Supervisor
APR 2012 to
AUG 2014
Responsible for team of six personnel operating an afloat executive facility providing dining, laundry, and hotel
services to over forty officers and VIP guests, increasing the quality of service while reducing the overall
operating cost allowing for more room in the budget for operational upgrades.
Re-trained team of culinary specialist on current FDA safety and sanitation procedures as well as new and
improved foodservice techniques resulting in 12 months of flawless medical inspections and increased revenue
sales for the dining facility.
Program coordinator responsible for training and maintaining the sexual assault and prevention program through
addressing employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee
concerns directly influencing a record of zero incidents during fiscal year 2014.
2. As a leading supervisor, involved with the training, educating and development of 30 new first-line managers
through multiple career development review boards and employee retention procedures helping to secure the
continued operational success of the command.
Secretary of the Navy Executive Dining Facility, Washington, DC
Leading Culinary Specialist
MAY 2008 to
APR 2012
Led a staff of 20 personnel executing over 5,200 executive meals for SECNAV, CNO, CMC and official guests
while ensuring the improved personal and professional careers of each employee through individualized and
group recognition.
Proactive leadership style led to 85% of staff being enrolled in college and United States Military Apprenticeship
programs with multiple completed college courses and certifications.
Managed executive dining facility with 142K in yearly sales/revenue maintaining a 92% and above validity on all
inventory and passing each civilian conducted financial audit with highly graded reviews.
Government Appropriated Funds Credit Card Holder, purchased, recorded, and audited a budget of 30k per year,
reducing cost through thorough research and updating and implementing new accounting procedures.
Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
Command Career Specialist
APR 2005 to
MAY 2008
Responsible for a staff of over 100 joint military personnel; utilized various Navy personnel management
programs and executed multiple career development boards, reenlistment bonuses, and retirement ceremonies.
Monitored Navy personnel management programs such as Career Reenlistment Objectives and Rating Entry for
General Apprentices and placed over 15 navy personnel into service schools to learn their respective career
fields for the Navy.
Notified employees and supervisors of changes to the Enlisted Distribution Verification Report which displays the
authorized manpower for the entire command; providing assistance on personnel management issues and
helped to find organizational solutions allowing the command to remain at optimum operational readiness.
Submitted detailed monthly reports to the Chief of Staff covering Navy mandated administrative requirements on
individual service members and ensuring there were zero errors in reported data through thorough research into
each individual record.
EDUCATION
Ashford University - San Diego, CA
Master of Arts in Organizational Management with Specialization in Public Administration
DEC 2014
Ashford University - San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management
APR 2013
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awarded Meritorious Service Medal 2016 (outstanding meritorious service), Awarded Military Outstanding
Volunteer Medal 2014 (supporting local schools & veteran's homes), Awarded Joint Service Commendation
Medal 2008 (demonstrating ability to accomplish task between inter-agencies of government), ACF Executive
Chefs Certification 2009, Certified HACCP Manager 2008, Certified Professional Food Manager 2008, Master
Certified Food Executive 2008, and Command Career Counselor 2007.