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Victor Rudkowsky

London

Summary

Recently graduated University of Melbourne with an honours in Pharmacology, I bring a unique combination of experience in research, hospitality management roles, and drug treatment drop in centers. Alongside a prestigious, research-focused degree, I organized and managed the funds of the local chapter of an international advocacy group, generating budgets and reports, along with completing a variety of other office responsibilities, such as chairing meetings and database organization. This pairs with leadership roles in distinguished hospitality venues around Melbourne, and experience as a volunteer in a drop in needle and syringe program in London to provide me with valuable and varied experience I could bring to your service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer chemist

The Loop
Bristol
12.2024 - Current
  • Worked in small chemist team to test drugs seized at festival and nightlife events
  • Worked in team to analyze drug testing results to prepare public health alerts released by the Loop
  • Catalogued and indexed all samples delivered to the lab and released back to security to maintain legal paperwork in dealing with sensitive substances

Bartender

The Groucho Club Ltd.
London
10.2024 - Current
  • Worked in small bartending team to mix drinks in high quality, high throughput cocktail bar in one of London's most famous private members clubs
  • Liaised with guests to organize the running of events hosted at the Groucho Club
  • Engaged with guests to sell off the beaten path cocktails that fit their palate and make their night special

Volunteer Administrative Assistant and NSP Volunteer

Release
London
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in running in-person harm reduction and needle/syringe program in the center of London
  • Completed administrative and organization tasks as required, such as communicating to team and developing administrative protocols
  • As freelance correspondent for TalkingDrugs, developed, researched and wrote in depth analytical articles on global drug policy themes

Head Bartender

Q Shoreditch
London
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Head bartender at luxury cocktail bar and lounge preparing classic and signature for bar with 220 guest capacity
  • Lead functions and private parties, assisting guests to organize entertainment, food and drink
  • Assisted bar in developing signature craft cocktails

Bartender

Leonardo's Pizza Palace
Melbourne
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Worked alone or in a team of 2 bartenders, preparing both house and classic cocktails in a restaurant environment for up to 120 customers
  • Gave recommendations to customers on a wine list with a broad focus on natural and minimal intervention wines
  • As senior staff member, assisted training new staff members in restaurant skills

Treasurer

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
Melbourne
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Reconciled monthly statements, keeping records accurate and current for local chapter of international harm reduction advocacy group with over 300 locations
  • Prepared and presented annual financial report for executive board and university clubs and societies union
  • Organized and submitted grant applications for organization funding throughout the 2023 academic year
  • Chaired and recorded minutes for fortnightly executive meetings, along with maintaining online file records of any decisions made

Front of House Supervisor

Taquito Bar and Restaurant
Melbourne
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Supervised team of 6 wait staff and bartenders to manage daily service at one of Melbourne's leading Mexican restaurants
  • Trained new hires to ensure diligence, cleanliness and a thorough knowledge of menu items in fast paced, casual fine dining environment
  • Performed cash handling activities and nightly cash flow analysis
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, and supersede customer expectations
  • Collaborated with bar staff in development and production of signature house cocktails

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology

University of Melbourne
Australia
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Melbourne
Australia
11.2022

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Public health communication
  • Event coordination
  • Customer engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Document management

Languages

English
First Language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer chemist

The Loop
12.2024 - Current

Bartender

The Groucho Club Ltd.
10.2024 - Current

Volunteer Administrative Assistant and NSP Volunteer

Release
08.2024 - Current

Head Bartender

Q Shoreditch
08.2024 - 12.2024

Bartender

Leonardo's Pizza Palace
06.2023 - 03.2024

Treasurer

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
11.2022 - 11.2023

Front of House Supervisor

Taquito Bar and Restaurant
04.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacology

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Melbourne
Victor Rudkowsky