Larry is a performance-driven professional with extensive experience in general administration, sales, marketing, and business operations management. He is based in Houston, Texas, and has a proven track record of leading top-performing teams, establishing lucrative relationships with stakeholders, and implementing organizational standards that promote productivity, exceptional customer service, and retention of loyal clientele.Currently, Larry is an Operations Manager at Megawest Company, where he manages retail operations, budgets, and drives continuous process improvements to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Prior to this, he worked as an Events Manager at Buddy's Houston, where he secured more than a million dollars in sales in the first year despite Covid shutdowns and devised new marketing strategies to generate new opportunities for the sales team.Before joining Buddy's Houston, Larry worked as a Logistics Manager at Bright Star Productions and served as a Production Director at Parents for Public Schools of Houston. Throughout his career, Larry has worked on several projects and responsibilities, including scheduling, payroll, product purchasing, contract negotiations, recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, and event management.Larry has also worked on several projects including, Zoo Lights, Day For Night music festival, Bunny's On The Bayou (world’s largest cocktail party and HIV & Aids fundraiser), Super Bowl NFL Experience, Super Bowl Owners dinner and concert, Super Bowl half-time preparations, and a CNN debate coverage at UH with Anderson CooperFor over 10+ years, Larry has also been working on civic voting events and fundraising efforts for the LGBTQIA+ community. His passion for community engagement and advocacy has driven him to use his skills and experience to create positive change and foster inclusivity.In his various roles, Larry has honed his skills in project management, scheduling and timekeeping, recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, marketing, inventory and personnel management, and recipe creation, among others. He has also updated employee handbooks, conducted sales and settlements, and optimized SEO. With his expertise and experience, Larry has become a valuable asset to any organization he works with.
