WHITNEY PAYNE

12310 OLD RIVER DR, BAYTOWN, TEXAS 77523

Cell: 281-728-6901 - whitney.payne@go.tarleton.edu
Education:
August 2016

Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Services and Development

Concentration: Agricultural Extension and Industry
Courses of Emphasis: Agricultural Sales and Services, Technical Writing, Agricultural Mechanical
Services and Industry, Analysis of Agricultural Occupations, Agricultural Power Units
Tarleton State University - Stephenville, Texas
Member of the Texas A&M University System

June 2012

High School Diploma:

Barbers Hill High School - Mont Belvieu, Texas
August 2016 Internship:
Donnas Farm- Beaumont, Texas
Work Experience:
01/2004 to Current Board Member
Trinity Bay Coastal Conservation Association Baytown, Texas
Organizing charity events, fishing tournaments
Putting on banquets, and helping to build conservation awareness in the communities for our
water ways
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team
members
Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts
01/2016 to 03/2016 Food Service Consultant
Flamingo Bingo Stephenville, Texas

Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and
waste control guidelines.
Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings
Instructed staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation
and safety issues
Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests

01/2011 to 01/2016 Sales Associate

Mesquite Enterprises Mont Belvieu, Texas
Loaded trailers and transported ammunition
Responded to customer inquiries
Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately
Prioritized helping customers over completing other tasks
10/2015 to 12/2015 Chef/ Line Cook
Legends Country Club Stephenville, Texas
Supported other areas of the restaurant as requested
Answered telephones and completed financial transactions
Received and delivered quality products to restaurant from supply warehouse
Prepared food in accordance with menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control
procedures and facility policies
06/2015 to 08/2015 Waitress
Buffalo Wild Wings Baytown, Texas

Expressed extensive knowledge of different beers as well as food pairings to go with such
Followed all safety and sanitation policies
Meal preparation, customer service
Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests
Assisted in cashiering and Point of Sale (POS) system procedures
Head Waitress (shift leader)

05/2015 to 06/2015 Waitress

Brewingz Sports Bar and Grill- Baytown, Texas

Quickly set up and cleared tables and stocked service stations

Maintained clean and presentable tables with tableware, spotless glassware, silverware and linens
Operated kitchen equipment adeptly.
Monitored guest for intoxication and reported concerns to management
Assisted with guest inquiries, take-out orders and restaurant cleanliness
Head Waitress (shift leader)

05/2013 to 03/2015 Waitress

Iguana Joes Mexican Restaurant Mont Belvieu, Texas
Taking and placing orders
Food transport and distribution
Recording guest selections and keying them into the register
Continually monitored dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety and well-being of guests
Head Waitress (shift leader)
11/2015 Master of Beef Advocacy Certification
05/2013 ServSafe Certification
Leadership and Awards:
08/2012 to Current The National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
(Sigma Alpha Pi)
08/2012 to Current Recipient of The Chubb Foundation Scholarship
References:
References available upon request