Grady Hooten
Durango,CO
Summary
Engineering student with drafting design, SolidWorks, Python, and data visualization skills. Background includes water rights analysis, tutoring, and independent operations in a fast-paced restaurant. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Smoker and Cutter
Serious Texas BBQ
Durango, Colorado
07.2024 - Current
- Advanced to meat smoker role, overseeing smoking process for ~$10,000 worth of meat, managing operations independently in the restaurant.
- Prepared and served high-quality meat and side dishes to customers in a fast-paced restaurant environment, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Handled and managed the preparation of large catering orders for events across the city
Schoolhouse Tutor
Schoolhouse World Tutoring
Remote
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Tutored students in SAT mathematics to improve their understanding and skills. for upcoming freshman and sophomores in mathematics
- Established one-on-one connections over multiple weeks to foster personalized learning
- Conducted weekly meetings to develop proficiency in various subjects
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Volunteer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Durango, CO
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Analyzed availability and usage of water rights and diversions for various ditches and drainages in Southern Colorado to inform resource management decisions
- Conducted study on disease presence in local stream through electroshocking and euthanizing fish to assess ecological impact
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COHigh School Diploma -
Durango High School
Durango, CO 05-2026
Skills
- Drafting engineering designs
- SolidWorks design
- Data visualization
- Python fundamentals
- RStudio
Timeline
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Volunteer
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
06.2025 - 08.2025
Schoolhouse Tutor
Schoolhouse World Tutoring
05.2025 - 09.2025
Meat Smoker and Cutter
Serious Texas BBQ
07.2024 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Fort Lewis College
High School Diploma -
Durango High School