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How Identity Influenced the Operations and Chief of Staff Career at Besa Mi Vino

Jessica's collegiate success stemmed from a "survival mode" fostered by a demanding rowing scholarship, forcing a need for balance. This led to impactful internships where the competitive "athlete mindset" was applied, proving crucial in mitigating the pressures of athletics and building valuable professional experience.

Resilience, Internships, Athlete Mindset, Competitive Spirit, Time Management

Advizer Information

Name

Job Title

Company

Undergrad

Grad Programs

Majors

Industries

Job Functions

Traits

Jessica Goodall

Operations and Chief of Staff

Besa mi Vino

UCLA

NA

Communications

Food, Beverages & Alcohol

Communication and Marketing

International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete

Video Highlights

1. Develop a strong work ethic and mindset early on. Jessica's experience with rowing instilled discipline and resilience, which she successfully transferred to her internships and career.

2. Actively seek out internships and experiential learning opportunities. These experiences provide practical skills and valuable insights into different career paths, while also building a strong resume.

3. Embrace a competitive spirit and apply it to all areas of your life. Jessica's ability to maintain a strong performance mindset helped her succeed in both academics and internships, fostering a balanced approach to her development.

Transcript

What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?

I have to say, I think it goes further back than undergrad for me. I came over from England and was recruited for rowing. So, I felt like I was already in survival mode more than anyone else.

I was away from my family. Honestly, rowing was a lot of pressure all the time. I told all my friends I needed something else, because if rowing was all the pressure, it was just going to get into my head.

So, I started doing internships on the side, and it was the best thing I ever did. Having that feeling of doing well in a different field from sports was amazing.

If I had a bad day rowing, it was just a couple of seconds. It seemed make or break at the time. As soon as I started doing internships and finding success, those seconds seemed so small and achievable the next time I went to train.

The biggest thing that set me up for success was honestly the athlete mindset, but also doing internships on the side. I used that athlete mindset to be competitive in whatever internship I was doing.

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