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Work History
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Vaughn Mims

Fayetteville

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Petra Cafe and Arkansas Parks & Tourism. Excelled in roles requiring strong communication and leadership skills, alongside expertise in cleaning and organization. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations, achieving high accuracy in fast-paced environments. Skilled in creative problem-solving and time management.

Skills in innovation, leadership, annd initiative shown through community projects. Creating and leading community events, working with and booking bands and artists for safe and inclusive events for all ages. Communicating with creatives both local and traveling, managing emails in a timely manner, and using organization skills when keeping track of and communicating dates with multiple venues and traveling artists.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Petra Cafe
06.2022 - Current
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Opened and closed the restaurant- making sure that everything was clean and prepared for the next day. Handling cash and POS system at the end of the day and closing out sales.

Server

Petra Cafe
06.2022 - Current
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, and handle complimentary items.

Barista

Arsaga’s
02.2018 - 05.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.

Sign Maker

Arkansas Parks & Tourism
02.2017 - 12.2018

•Using strong communicating skills while working with multiple State Parks on different projects at the same time, ranging from trail signs to park entrance signs.

•Curating signs to keep clients happy and best serve the signs purpose.

•Prioritizing new project requests with short deadlines while staying on track with preexisting projects.

•Design and execution on projects.

•Working with tools and paint, keeping the work place clean and organized.

Artist Mentor

Art Connextion
09.2013 - 05.2016

•Open and close studio space- making sure supplies are properly put away and all surfaces are clean and presentable.

•Strong leadership skills while working with high school artist mentees and keeping everyone focused and working efficiently.

•Using communication skills while guiding students on new art projects and learning new mediums.

•Using creative thinking and problem solving while setting the gallery space with students’ art work for public showcase.

•Using communication skills while talking to the public to make them feel welcomed and excited about the program and our artists.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock High School
North Little Rock, AR
05.2014

Skills

  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Creative think and problem solving
  • Strong communication
  • Leadership skills

Accomplishments

•Creating, leading, abud organizing community events for local artists and musicians to interact with the public.

•Hosting events with up to 300 attendees, ensuring safety and inclusion for all.

•Recognition from multiple local news outlets, including the student radio, public radio, NWA Democrat Gazette, and personal journalistic projects.

•Speaking at a panel for locals using little resources to connect the community.

Timeline

Line Cook

Petra Cafe
06.2022 - Current

Server

Petra Cafe
06.2022 - Current

Barista

Arsaga’s
02.2018 - 05.2022

Sign Maker

Arkansas Parks & Tourism
02.2017 - 12.2018

Artist Mentor

Art Connextion
09.2013 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

North Little Rock High School
Vaughn Mims