Vedant Kothiwale
London
Summary
An ambitious and bright PPE undergraduate at the University of Oxford who is keen to take the initiative when facing new challenges. Detail-oriented and able to adapt to changing situations by learning quickly. Seeking to take on roles which allow these skills to be displayed and enhanced.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Front of house team member
Talli Kitchen
Orpington, Bromley
2024.07 - 2024.09
- Served high volumes of customers in fast-paced environments, with exceptional feedback on customer care
- Assisted in organisation and catering of 5 parties and events
The Oxford Strategy Consulting Challenge
Oxford Careers Service
Oxford
2024.06 - 2024.07
- Worked with local client- Sendittoalex- in assisting to launch product to help neurodivergent employees in workplaces
- Collected market information from 3 biggest competitors about pricing and launch platforms
- Devised timeline for launch
Shop volunteer
Oxfam
Orpington
2021.06 - 2022.12
- Organised and documented over 60 donated items per shift
- Assisted dozens of customers on shop floor
- Handled transactions and reported revenue at end of shift
Political party volunteer
Orpington Conservatives
London
2022.02 - 2022.02
- Engaged in conversations with locals while pitching candidate's ideas
- Gathered data and opinions from various residents detailing state of the area
- Knocked on more than 25 households' doors per session
Teaching assistant
Kumon UK
Orpington, Bromley
2019.09 - 2021.12
- Delivered personalised support to dozens children between 4 and 14 years
- Ensured workspaces were safe for children to operate during COVID
Education
BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics -
Keble College, University of Oxford
Oxford 2023.10 -
St Olave’s Grammar School
Orpington, Bromley 2016.09 - 2023.07
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent public speaker and team player
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Exceptional problem-solving and mathematical skills
- Organisation and initiative-taking
- Good level of proficiency in R programming language
Languages
Hindi
Native
Marathi
Native
Interests
- Keen interest in world politics, finance, economics and the interactions between them
- Environmental protection and sustainability
- Avid football enthusiast and player
Timeline
Front of house team member
Talli Kitchen
2024.07 - 2024.09
The Oxford Strategy Consulting Challenge
Oxford Careers Service
2024.06 - 2024.07
BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics -
Keble College, University of Oxford
2023.10 -
Political party volunteer
Orpington Conservatives
2022.02 - 2022.02
Shop volunteer
Oxfam
2021.06 - 2022.12
Teaching assistant
Kumon UK
2019.09 - 2021.12
St Olave’s Grammar School
2016.09 - 2023.07