Jessica Priest

Bartender at The Brickhouse

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

About

Jessica Priest is in her fifth year at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse pursuing her undergraduate degrees in Community Health Education and French. She is in her third year of her Community Health Education undergraduate degree and her fourth year of her French undergraduate degree. She is minoring in International Studies. She serves as the president of Le Circle Français (French Club) and Fundraising Chair for Eta Sigma Gamma-Beta Phi. She is also a member ONE campus and Students for Free Tibet on the UWL campus. She is also a member for Rainbow Unity and participates in panels for this student organization. She studied abroad through Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA) in Aix-en-Provence, France for the Fall 2015 semester and participated in a program at Aix Marseille Université for students learning French as a secondary language. Since returning from abroad, she serves as an alumni ambassador for CEA. She plans to graduate in May 2017 and hopes to pursue a career in global health, holistic health, social justice, and/or animal therapy. Jessica worked at Bluffview Memory Care as a Resident Care Coordinator. As a Resident Care Coordinator, she assists elderly adults with dementia with everyday activities. She aides residents with meals, hygiene cares, and enhancing their quality of life. She currently works at Wine Guyz as a server/bartender as well as a brand ambassador for Aras Promotions.

Experience

  • Bartender at The Brickhouse
    May 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • Sales Associate at EXPRESS
    Nov 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos

    -Customer service -Product knowledge -Retail

  • Brand Ambassador at Aras Promotions
    Mar 2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

    -Promoting and marketing specified products -Presenting products -Product knowledge -Counting sales and inventory -Recording customer feedback -Creating a friendly environment

  • Bartender/Server at Wine Guyz
    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017 · 7 mos

    -Customer service -Product knowledge

  • Resident Care Coordinator at Bluffview Memory Care
    Feb 2016 - Oct 2016 · 9 mos

    -Create stimulating activities that aid residents in cognitive functioning -Provide support to residents in daily activities -Provide a safe and healthy environment -Aid residents in making healthy life decisions -Help complete and assist with prescribed programs -Laundry -Light housekeeping -Complete paperwork