Simon Lautier is seeking employment in hospitality management with experience in cinema management, retail shop management, and humanitarian projects. He has an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management and experience founding and managing charity organizations providing relief after the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka. He is fluent in English and French with basic skills in Thai and Sinhala.

1. LAUTIER Simon
14/21 Duxford Street, Paddington NSW 2021
Mobile: (+61) 406 783 515
Email: int.simon@gmail.com
Objective
I am currently studying for my Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management. I am seeking
employment in this field and would like to join your team and improve my knowledge in this
domain. I am enthusiastic, ambitious and highly a organised professional, I would like to offer
you my experiences and my professionalism.
Education
2017-2019: Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management - Pacific Training Group - Sydney
1999: BA in Performing Arts specialised in cinema, University of Montpellier, France
Certificates & Qualifications
2017: RSA Responsible Service of Alcohol - Sydney
2017: Accredited Barista - Coffee School - Sydney
2009: Webdesigner Certificate - APTECH-ARENA - Bangkok
2007: TESOL : Teacher of English for speakers of other languages – Ottawa
2002: Adobe Photoshop 7 & Microsoft Excel training course
1997: Baccalaureat in literature with mathematics
1996: First Aid certificate
1996: Driver’s licence
1994: BAFA (Diploma for youth leaders and workers)
Spoken languages
French (native), English (fluent), Thai (basic), Sinhala - Sri Lanka (basic)
Employment history
HOSPITALITY
Department Manager - Host
September 1998 – November 2003
Movie theater "Gaumont Multiplexe" (17 screens) Montpellier, France
Movie theater "Le Cézanne" (9 screens) Aix en Provence, France
Movie theater "Gaumont Disney Village" (15 screens) Marne la Vallée, France
Movie theater "Pathe Liberté" (6 screens) Toulon, France
In charge of front of house staff and sales teams.
Customer manager (managing incoming customer traffic, conflicts and resolutions)
Opening and closing procedures of the cinema including accounting, management of
the cash desks, film programming, film marketing, food and beverage sales.
Implementation of quality criteria and host training.

2. In charge of the billposting and outdoor marketing strategy, announcement of special
events and previews.
Managing point of sale and ensuring upselling and suggestive selling.
Representative of Häagen-Dazs.
Spokesperson for the IMAX cinema (Animated introduction and public speaking)
RETAIL
Shop Manager, Salesman
March 2009 – May 2016
Concept store "Maneki Neko" Sanary sur Mer, France
Clothes shop "Blanc du Nil" Sanary sur Mer, France
Bookshop "Baba Yaga" Sanary sur Mer, France
Clothes shop "Agnès B." Montpellier, France
Import and implement sales of items from around the world.
Research and purchase directly from dealers overseas, specifically in Thailand.
Customer service, communications and advertising
Sales and customer relations in store
Stock manager
HUMANITARIAN PROJECT - VOLUNTEER
Caregiver
October 2006 – May 2007
"Fr Ray Foundation, Pattaya Orphanage" Pattaya, Thailand
Taking care of orphaned children and infants between 1-3 years of age and assisting in their
personal hygiene, supervising their play and ensuring ample meals are fed in a safe and
playful environment.
Playing with street kids, blind and deaf children.
Taking care of the elderly and homeless members of the community, taking them for walks,
playing bingo and assisting in their fitness regime.
Translation for international administrators.
Co-founder, General Manager
November 2005 – July 2007
"Ayubowan Women’s Project" charity company - Tsunami relief - Mirissa, Sri Lanka
 Recruitment of 35 women doing arts and crafts for sustainable development and fair
trade.
 Conception, supervision, purchase of the equipment required for the range of our
"Ayubowan" creations
 Supervision of the shop restoration, fitting out and design.
 Stock management, accounting, welcoming and promoting sales of sustainable items.

3.  Communication: creating and maintaining the website and online store, engaging in
online and local marketing in both English and French.
 Weekly visitation at the Matara orphanage.
Mission Coordinator
February 2005 – December 2005
"Mirissa For Life" Association - Tsunami relief - Mirissa, Sri Lanka
Realisation of the various projects of the association (distribution, reconstruction,
sponsorship, aquisition of boats, micro-credits)
Welcoming and visiting the Sri-Lankan families to assess family requirements
Visit the school, camps and orphanages to assess vital necessities
Management of the volunteer team
Accounting, administration and communication
In charge of the public relations with the NGOs and the Belgian Army
Other Experiences
Volunteer in a UNICEF charity shop, Freelance Web designer, employee in a night-club,
Assistant director in holiday camp, Animator, Baby-sitting.
Hobbies & Interests
Cinema, computer skilled, photos and video, travel (Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, China,
Japan, Laos, Canada, USA, Indonesia…)