Jessica Holt seeks a position that allows her to share her passions for holistic health, culinary arts, and the environment. She has a variety of skills including communication, leadership, multitasking, and working well in teams. Her experience includes roles in the wine industry, hospitality, retail, and yoga instruction. She has certifications in wine studies, lifeguarding, reiki, and yoga teaching.
1. 937-403-6302 Jessica M. Holt jessicaholt@bagshaw.us
Objective
My objective is to share my passions for Life, Holistic Health, Culinary Arts (with a focus on wine),
and the Environment. I feel strongly that if you are not chasing what makes you happy, you should
not be doing it. I love learning and am always trying to push myself forward, as well as to increase the
happiness not only of myself, but also of all around me. Working to make this World a better place, by
means of spreading knowledge and positivity are my utmost ambitions.
Skills
I pride myself in having strong communication skills, leadership abilities, a fast learner, passionate,
creative, good at multitasking, working well in teams, and being self-reliant. I am punctual,
enthusiastic, friendly and love working with people. I enjoy learning new concepts and am diverse in
my skills, including Yoga, Reiki, Wine Steward & Wine Pairing, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro,
Reaper, Microsoft Suite, Writing, and editing News Content. I believe that one can accomplish
anything they set their mind to, and continuously am employing this idea in my everyday life.
Certifications & Education
2016 Wine School Certificate
Terry Robards Wine & Spirits
Lake Placid, NY
2015 Red Cross Life Guard Certificate
Cincinnati, OH
2015 Reiki I & II
Cincinnati, OH
2014 Yoga Alive Teacher Training 200 Hr
Cincinnati, OH
Certificate: Yoga Alliance
2011-2015
University of Cincinnati,
Cincinnati, Ohio
College Conservatory of Music
Major: Electronic Media
McMicken College of Arts &
Sciences
Minor: Communications
GPA: 3.7
2008-2011
Hillsboro High School.
Hillsboro, Ohio
Experience
Terry Robards Wine & Spirits
Lake Placid, NY January 2016- May 2016
Wine School Assistant, Cashier, Wine Steward
Hired on to assist during their Annual Wine School, I prepared food, wines, tables and the
overall atmosphere of the store. I aided in class demonstrations, pouring of the wine,
while simultaneously learning with the class about the history and differences between
wines. I contributed to cleaning, reorganizing the store and worked as a cashier and Wine
Steward during other events.
‘Dack Shack
Lake Placid, NY October 2015- May 2016
Hostess
While a part of the ‘Dack Shack team I learned valuable people and managing skills. My
main responsibilities were taking reservations, sitting all guests, keeping servers
informed, assisting servers and bartenders with food and beverages, making smoothies,
keeping the restaurant organized and overall insuring guest satisfaction.
Eastern Mountain Sports
Lake Placid, NY October 2015- May 2016
Guide, Outfitter, Cashier
As a Guide for EMS, I gained a multitude of skills and knowledge pertaining to the
outdoors and customer satisfaction. The main objectives were to happily and expertly
outfit the customers for their adventure(s), along with stocking, handling phones and
orders (including enterprise orders), organizing the store and working the register.
2. 937-403-6302 Jessica M. Holt jessicaholt@bagshaw.us
Swedish Hill Winery & Goose Watch Winery
Lake Placid, NY October 2015- May 2016
Sales Associate, Wine Steward
One was expected to be able to know about both sister wineries and all of our wines as
well as operate them interchangeably. This job allowed me to gain a growing interest into
the world of wine and interact with others in this atmosphere.
Spa Moab
Moab, UT June 2015- September 2015
Spa Coordinator
As a person of passion for the holistic health side of life, this position allowed me to see
the business aspect and to work closely with customers and massage therapists. I gained
experience with customer service, booking appointments, organizing the spa, preparing
rooms for guests, and assisting the therapists.
Peace Tree Juice Café
Moab, UT June 2015- September 2015
Server, Cashier
This fast-paced job taught me the value of a friendly smile, prompt service, teamwork,
guest satisfaction, international guests, and multi-tasking at its finest.
Origins
Norwood, OH January 2014- March 2015
Part-Time Sales Guide, Amateur Esthetician
Origins focused on facials and in-store sales. Being my introduction to the retail world, I
quickly picked up the guide aspect and assisted in our store continually trumping our
goals. I excelled at booking appointments, sales, facials and makeovers.
West Hillsboro Crossfit
Hillsboro, OH January 2015- May 2015
Yoga Instructor
Crossfit is notorious for intense workouts, but to live a healthy life, one needs to be
balanced, and I helped to bring that in the form of Yoga. I held weekly classes, meeting
the students various needs, while introducing yoga and flexibility into their routines. The
classes showcased the importance of appreciating the body, linking the mind, body and
breath, the significance of form in the poses, relaxing the mind, how flexibility plays into
their workouts, and an overall more peaceful state of being.
Yoga Alive
Kenwood, OH October 2013- May 2015
Trade
Yoga Alive introduced me into the world of Yoga. As a trade, I was able to work closely
with the studio in maintaining the environment, keeping the studio(s) clean and serene,
and assuring peace of mind for the clients and instructors. I developed deeper self-
reliance, and was introduced to the business side of a Yoga Studio. I also trained here to
become a certified yoga instructor.
M94.5
Munich, Bavaria, Germany July 2012- August 2012
Intern
Working as an intern in Germany taught me more than I could have hoped. I worked as a
reporter, responsible for generating and producing stories daily for the radio station and
online presence. I would write and edit them, assisting in their translation for the German
audience, and had my own daily segment on-air. I was in charge of editing the music
program, making sure the correct songs were in line and the flow was optimal.
Red & Black Productions/ UC Digital Video
Cincinnati, OH December 2012- May 2015
Student Worker
I handled many different aspects of the filming industry: video editing, setting up and
breaking down sets, green room techniques, miking, filming, transcribing, working
switcher, robot cams, Jumbotron, etc. It was a wonderful experience that taught me a lot
about relying on myself, meeting deadlines, being adjustable and fixing things on the fly.