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Payton Thornton

Jacksonville

Summary

Dynamic culinary student with hands-on experience at Calhoun County CareerTech, excelling in food safety and presentation. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through refined plating techniques and strong ingredient pairing skills. Demonstrated strategic marketing expertise as an eBay seller, cultivating customer loyalty and driving store traffic through targeted promotions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Student

Calhoun County CareerTech
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Developed a strong understanding of food safety procedures, resulting in consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
  • Mastered essential kitchen equipment operation, ensuring safe and proper usage for optimal results.
  • Enhanced culinary skills by participating in various hands-on cooking courses and workshops.
  • Refined plating techniques to enhance visual appeal, improving overall dining experience for guests during school-hosted events.

EBay Seller

03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Cultivated loyal repeat customers through personalized outreach efforts such as targeted promotions or follow-up communications after successful transactions.
  • Developed strategic marketing initiatives to promote products across various channels, driving increased traffic to the eBay store.
  • Implemented analytics tools to track store performance, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement within the marketplace.
  • Grew subscriber base significantly through social media advertising campaigns focused on driving awareness of the eBay store''s unique offerings.

Education

High School Diploma -

White Plains
Jacksonville, AL
05-2024

Skills

  • Knife skills
  • Cooking methods
  • Food presentation
  • Ingredient pairing
  • Recipe development
  • Food plating
  • Fishing techniques
  • Cooking game

Timeline

Culinary Student

Calhoun County CareerTech
08.2023 - 05.2024

EBay Seller

03.2022 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

White Plains
Payton Thornton