Lawrence Bruton:
CLASS OF 1966
Fayetteville High SchoolClass of 1966
Fayetteville, NC
Baylor UniversityClass of 1974
Waco, TX
Methodist CollegeClass of 1970
Fayetteville, NC
Lawrence's Story
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Summary:
Manager/CEO of sole proprietorship with over 28 years experience in international business and foreign relations with dignitaries and representatives of countries including New Zealand, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and the United States; Knowledge of languages Spanish and Chuukese; Acting United States Honorary Consul (US Embassy Warden System) for US Embassy for Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM); Certified scuba diver; Licensed amateur radio operator
MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING  June 1999: A Short Course For Non-Financial Managers, Wiley Professional Development Program  Business Administration Series, St. JohnÂs University. Course Objective: To supply participants with necessary accounting background so to effectively use accounting as basis for intelligent business decisions.
Work Experience:
December 1975 Â Present Bruton Enterprises (Sole Proprietorship): Manager/CEO of business started in 1975. Tasked with general management, overseeing all aspects of business including: financial management, employee task management, purchasing, business plan writing/implementation and revision and all other responsibilities necessary to optimize utilization of fiscal, collateral, and human resources available to the company. Manage and supervise approximately 19 employees on a daily basis with as many as 77 employees while completing 3 special contracts with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). One of 2 distributors of fuel for Mobil Oil Micronesia, Incorporated, headquartered in Guam. Design, import and install alternative energy systems, i.e. solar, home back-up and windmill. Design, import and install alternative home water catchment and storage systems. Owner and operator of Chuuk Hyperbaric Health, company engaged in high ...Expand for more
pressure oxygen treatment inside a hyperbaric chamber, primarily used to treat scuba divers with DCI ( the BENDS).
August 1979- August 1981 US Federal Program Manager, Chuuk State Department of Education, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM): Job responsibilities included the annual writing of US Federal Program proposal/applications for US Title 2 & US Title 4 education programs. Tasked with the implementation and evaluation of these programs at Chuuk High School and various elementary schools within the Truk Lagoon.
August 1975 Â August 1979 USTT Government (Dept. Of Interior) Department of Education, Chuuk, FSM: Classroom Teacher, USTTPI/ Truk State Education Department, Chuuk, FSM. Taught Truk High School teaching English (TESL), Algebra, and Journalism
October 1967 - July 1971 US Navy, Communications Technician
Leadership Experience:
2004 (March) FSM National Economic Summit: Private Sector Delegate
1997 Â Present US Warden, Chuuk, FSM (US Honorary Consul)
under US Embassy, Pohnpei, FSM)
2001- Present: Truk Lagoon Rotary Club, Treasurer, Board of Directors
2000 Â Present Chairman, US Citizens Organization (USCO), Incorporated NGO located in Chuuk, FSM
1995 Â 2002 President, Chuuk State Chamber of Commerce
1999 FSM National Economic Summit: Private Sector Delegate
2001 - 2002 Work Force Investment Act, Board of Directors (US Federal Program)
1996 Â 2001 Chairman, Vocational Rehabilitation Steering Committee, Chuuk
1997 Â 2001 Vocational Rehabilitation Steering Committee, FSM National
Government
1995 FSM National Economic Summit: Private Sector Delegate
1988 Â 1990 Secretary/Treasurer Chuuk Private Industry Council, Job Training Partnership Act
1985 Â 1990 Vice President, Chuuk State Chamber of Commerce
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