Zack Rudaz
Northampton,West Northamptonshire
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated aspiring Personal Trainer currently completing a level 3 Personal Training qualification. Bringing experience in customer service, hospitality, and team-based working environments, with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Following treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and two stem cell transplants, I successfully rebuilt my body weight, strength and fitness through structured training and nutrition. This experience has given me a unique appreciation of the physical and mental benefits of exercise and motivates me to help others achieve their own health and fitness goals. Seeking an opportunity to develop within a gym environment and support clients in making lasting positive changes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Runner
Branca
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2018.12 - 2019.04
- Performed errands as required, enhancing overall productivity.
- Helped with waitering when required.
- Set up bread boards.
- Ensured stocks of oils and condiments were always replenished.
- Took plates up to the kitchen and dried and cleaned cutlery.
Assistant
M.J.Pike Building Contractors
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2019.09 - 2021.08
- Manual labor, lifting things and cleaning up sites.
- Helped with jobs on site such as drilling, putting up plaster boards.
Worker
Lambert Home Builds
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2020.06 - 2020.07
- Made parts for socially distanced pods for beer gardens during the pandemic.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections for optimal performance.
- Executed tasks promptly, resulting in improved output rates.
- Met project deadlines through diligent time management practices.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations for worker welfare.
Bar staff member
Headingley Stadium
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.02 - 2022.05
- Served pints and hot drink and pies before rugby games and at half time.
- Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
- Kept records of tabs accurately, avoiding monetary discrepancies.
- Managed bar inventory for efficient operation.
- Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
Customer service and Bartender
Phoenix Picturehouse Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire
2022.08 - 2022.09
- Worked on the till, selling cinema tickets and serving snacks and coffee.
- Used a proper coffee machine to make different coffee types.
- Developed rapport with regular patrons fostering a loyal customer base.
- Worked the upstairs bar serving drinks.
Bartender
BOX Headingley
Leeds, Headingley, West Yorkshire
2023.08 - 2023.11
- Assisted in menu planning offering innovative ideas based on popular preferences.
- Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
- Promoted special events and offers effectively leading to increased footfall on those days.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Implemented new cocktail recipes by researching current trends in the industry.
Education
A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Philosophy and Ethics
The Cherwell School
Oxford, Oxfordshire 2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English lit, English lang, Maths, Geography, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History
Abingdon School
Abingdon, Oxfordshire 2015.09 - 2017.05
Skills
- Glassware cleaning
- Strong memory retention
- Mixology expertise
- Alcohol law familiarity
- Knowledge of drink recipes
- Hygiene standards adherence
- Bar equipment usage
- Beer pouring proficiency
- Composure under pressure
- Food safety understanding
- Cocktail preparation
- Barista skills
- Electric hand tools usage
- Physical strength optimisation
- concrete mixing mastery
- Utilisation of protective gear
- Manual drilling
- Site cleaning
Affiliations
- Football
- Strength training
Certification
Level 3 Personal trainer (Course work completed, awaiting final practical exam)
Timeline
Bartender
BOX Headingley
2023.08 - 2023.11
Customer service and Bartender
Phoenix Picturehouse Oxford
2022.08 - 2022.09
Bar staff member
Headingley Stadium
2022.02 - 2022.05
Worker
Lambert Home Builds
2020.06 - 2020.07
Assistant
M.J.Pike Building Contractors
2019.09 - 2021.08
Runner
Branca
2018.12 - 2019.04
A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Philosophy and Ethics
The Cherwell School
2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English lit, English lang, Maths, Geography, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History
Abingdon School
2015.09 - 2017.05