Payton Knisley

Payton Knisley's work experience is as follows:

- Payton started working at Caterpillar Inc. in 2016 as a Student Trainee. Their role involved entering data into a computer system, publishing rebuild manuals, and assisting dealers with shipping rebuild certification plates and renewing warranties.

- In 2018, Payton worked at Grandma Rosie's Sweet Treats as a Food Service Worker.

- From 2018 to 2019, Payton worked at Larry's House of Cakes as a Cake Decorator and later became the Head Specialty Cake Decorator. They also worked as a clerk, assisting customers.

- In 2020, Payton worked at Hy-Vee, Inc. as an Online Shopper and Cake Decorator. They took cake orders and provided customer service.

- Also in 2020, Payton worked as a Food and Beverage Intern at Cedar Point Amusement Park, rotating between a restaurant, a quick service location, and the catering department in a supervisor role. They gained experience and flexibility in adapting to Covid-19 regulations.

- In 2021, Payton worked as a Manager in Training at Newport Hotel Group.

- Currently, Payton is working at Cedar Point Amusement Park as an Area Food and Beverage Manager.

Payton Knisley earned a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Administration from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, which they attended from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, they also enrolled in the Florence University of the Arts, focusing on Hospitality Administration for that period.