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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
Jacob Saunders Holland