Payton Vaughn
Durango,Co
Summary
Professional writer with strong track record in creating compelling and engaging content. Skilled in storytelling, grammar, and editing, with keen ability to adapt to various writing styles and audiences. Known for effective team collaboration and consistently delivering results under tight deadlines. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability, ensuring high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook | Manager In Training
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse
11.2021 - 03.2022
- A Daily job consisting of:
- Moving Heavy objects
- Quick and Neat Knife Skills
- Paced Prep
- Organization
- Food Orders
- Menu Planning
- Organizing Schedules
- Leading a Team
- Food Safety
- Presentation
Ranch Hand
Triangle bar V ranch
10.2013 - 08.2020
- A semi annual job consisting of:
- Moving Heavy objects
- Cleaning up after people and animals
- Watering fields
- Cutting and Trimming grass
- Taking care of Livestock
- Repairing Structures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
05-2025
Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder04.2022
High School Diploma -
Animas High School
Durango, CO05.2020
Skills
- Adept at recipe execution
- Experienced pastry chef
- Collaborative team management
- Efficient problem resolution
- Budgeting
- Experienced in spreadsheet software applications
- Accident-free driving record
- Skilled writer
- Editing expertise
- Detail-oriented approach
- Time management
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
- Effective communicator
- Flexible schedule
- Editing and proofreading
- Imaginative thinking
- Writing style versatility
Certification
- Certified Chef, ServSafe - Oct 2022 - Present
- Certified Diver, PADI - May 2018 - Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Creative Writing
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Avid Reader
- Gym Workouts
- Camping
- Food Blogging
- Running
Timeline
Prep Cook | Manager In Training
BJs Restaurant and Brewhouse
11.2021 - 03.2022
Ranch Hand
Triangle bar V ranch
10.2013 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Creative Writing
Southern New Hampshire University
Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
High School Diploma -
Animas High School
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy writing literature, I enjoy exercising and keeping myself healthy, Reading is a great way to strengthen my mind, Planning and organizing is a good way to keep a balanced life, Being creative keeps my mind fluent and quick, Making maps, writing, and building fictional creations are simple, relaxing, and long processes that help keep me centered.
Awards
Associate of Science Degree of Culinary Arts
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Creative Writing & English