Jacob Saunders Holland
Blandford Forum,Dorset
Summary
A thoughtful and diligent worker who holds efficiency, teamwork, and compassion in high regard. Applies a multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving through analytical skills, adept IT knowledge, academic skills, mentoring, and customer service experience. Constantly drawing upon a diverse set of self-taught skills, which are enthusiastically refined and repeatedly built upon.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Village Focus Group
Milton Abbas Parish Council
Blandford Forum, Dorset
2025.09 - Current
- Participated in volunteer and freelance initiatives to enhance services in the local village.
- Co-ordinated with Village Parish Council Leaders to create a Village Focus Group to acquire the Local Public House through crowdfunding and local investment.
- Coordinated collection, processing, and dissemination of survey, client, and investor data as digital co-ordinator, supporting informed decision-making for village projects.
- Expanded door-to-door survey team to increase local aid and community engagement.
Rental Property Management
Self-Employed
Sherborne, Dorset
2023.06 - Current
- Family-owned, Holiday/AirBnB letting.
- Oversaw property maintenance, prepared for guest turnover, and guaranteed cleanliness and hygiene.
- Aided in the planning and execution of property development: domestic construction, structural timber, landscaping, painting and decorating.
- Management of online booking, coordinating with clients to ensure a seamless service.
Tutor
Self-Employed
Blandford Forum, Dorset
2023.06 - 2025.03
- Worked remotely to provide academic writing assistance for academic and bachelor's-level texts. Focusing on subjects such as History, Military History, Historiography, International Relations, Art, History of Art, Psychology, and Anthropology.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions to generate and refine academic hypotheses, fostering innovative writing approaches.
- Provided detailed and in-depth feedback to clients, with constructive suggestions and improved academic performance.
Bartender
The Hambro Arms
Milton Abbas
2018.09 - 2019.07
- Conducted sales behind the bar and table service, as both a bartender and waiter.
- Served as a kitchen Porter, ensuring the availability of kitchen resources, preparation, and hygiene.
- Checked the identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
- Worked closely with colleagues in team-building and ensuring a seamless service.
Farm Shopkeeper / Farm Hand
Steeptonbill Farmshop
Milton Abbas, Dorset
2018.09 - 2019.07
- Conducted and aided in sales in the Farmshop, organised and distributed food goods and stock.
- Supported digital marketing initiatives for Farmshop to attract more customers.
- Oversaw grown-goods production, maintenance, harvest, and quality control for sale.
- Reared up to 40 Pigs, organised feeding, bedding and provided care for farrows.
Education
A-Levels - History, Art, & History of Art.
Sherborne Boys
Sherborne 2016.09 - 2018.06
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Military History
Prifysgol Aberyswyth University
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion 2019.09 - 2023.06
Skills
My Skills:
- Customer Service
- Academic Writing
- IT Hardware Support
- Hospitality & Hygiene
- Digital Marketing
- Data Collection/Analysis
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Communication and Teambuilding
- Photography: Digital, Film, & Drone
- Tutoring/Mentoring
- Experienced in digital programme(s): Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Sony Vegas, Blender, Visual Studio Code (basic knowledge of Python & LUA coding languages)
Affiliations
- History, Military History, & Anthropology.
- Recreational & Competitve Shooting.
- Team-Based Military Simulation Excersices.
- Animal Care, Welfare, & Volunteering.
Timeline
Village Focus Group
Milton Abbas Parish Council
2025.09 - Current
Rental Property Management
Self-Employed
2023.06 - Current
Tutor
Self-Employed
2023.06 - 2025.03
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Military History
Prifysgol Aberyswyth University
2019.09 - 2023.06
Bartender
The Hambro Arms
2018.09 - 2019.07
Farm Shopkeeper / Farm Hand
Steeptonbill Farmshop
2018.09 - 2019.07
A-Levels - History, Art, & History of Art.
Sherborne Boys
2016.09 - 2018.06