Founder and President

• Apr 2014 - Present

www.halovino.com HaloVino(R) successfully launched its patented shatterproof, stemless wine glasses through crowdfunding website, Kickstarter.com, in October 2015, raising $27,000 to fund the prototype mold. Manufacturing began in May 2016, and can be found at Miller Park, the MLB stadium of the Milwaukee Brewers, BMO Bradley Center - the NBA arena for the Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin State Fair, local retail accounts and wineries for its Beta market phase. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and work has begun on HaloVino 2.0, with anticipated market readiness Fall 2017. HaloVino(R) glasses are meeting the growing demand of single-use wine drinkware at non-glass venues, such as stadiums, concerts, and other outdoor events. Currently, wine is served in small, wide-rimmed plastic cups, forcing wine drinkers to sacrifice taste and quality for fun and accessibility. With HaloVino(R) glassware, the casual sophisticated wine drinker no longer has to compromise on wine experience for convenience. HaloVino is recyclable, reusable and dishwasher safe; BPA Free and Made in the USA (specifically in Milwaukee, WI). Show less

Host of Emmy Award Winning Food Show

• 2007 - 2019

Founder & Owner

• Jan 2007 - Aug 2016

Jessica Bell, proprietor of My Wine School (MWS), launched the first live, interactive on-line wine tasting program. This groundbreaking opportunity offers wine enthusiasts at any level the opportunity to learn, interact, and taste wine via free on-line wine tastings, hosted by Ms. Bell. Originally founded in 2007 as Milwaukee Wine School, the company rapidly expanded to include the Chicago market and was re-named Midwest Wine School in 2009. Growing demand from Ms. Bell’s students for more flexible and affordable options for their wine studies, led to the evolution of the company’s latest education platform: MyWineSchool.com My Wine School offered classroom and virtual wine classes, as well as international wine travel and private consulting. She offered the prestigious WSET wine program in both Milwaukee and Chicago for a decade. Bell helped develop many educational wine programs for restaurants to culinary schools and even countries, such as her work with USAID and the Republic of Georgia. Show less

Sommelier at The Modern Restaurant

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

Finance and Export

• Jun 2004 - Jan 2006

Financial Analyst - Investment Banking

• Jun 2000 - Jul 2003