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LEO FORTUNE-BRANDI

Cork,Ireland

Summary

Trilingual, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (honours) graduate from Munster Technological University with a strong work ethic, good manners and pleasant presence, great social and inter-personal skills, developed through full time and part-time work in versatile sectors, as well as various work experiences both in Ireland and abroad. Highly motivated learner with proven track record of educational achievements and able team- player with relevant long past rugby-playing experience with Cork’s Sunday’s Well RFC. Eager to gain internship/work experiences in professional and industrial settings and fully available to work flexible hours.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Quality Assurance Student

LEO Pharma Cork
Cork
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed and reviewed documentation in Veeva Vault Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with GMP AND GDP standards.
  • Assisted in the migration of logbooks from a manual system to the electronic (MyDoc)
  • Tracked approval loops and arranged documentation in preparation for Audits.
  • Update SOPs, Wis/ Logbooks.
  • Archiving of GMP Documentation.
  • Providing support to the Quality Department as well as the Associate Quality Manager as required.
  • Support the shipment process.
  • Involvement in evaluating and carrying out compliance and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strictly followed by duties in the appropriate and Safe company EHSE rules.
  • Attending Deviation, Root Cause Analysis, Risk assessment and change control meetings.
  • Completed all required training as per regulatory standards (GMP, GDP risk management, and laboratory safety training.

Hospitality, Retail Assistant

Lira Beirut Eatery
Miami
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Adapted to different roles within the businesses, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to learning.
  • Shadowed the business owner, gaining firsthand knowledge of leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring stock levels were maintained and replenished efficiently.
  • Assisted in the daily operations of multiple businesses, including a restaurant and retail shop, gaining hands-on experience in business management.
  • Developed strong communication skills through customer interactions and staff coordination.
  • Observed and participated in financial management tasks, such as monitoring costs, pricing strategies, and understanding profit margins.
  • Helped with cash handling, ensuring that daily earnings matched sales records, and preparing reports for the business owner.
  • Set up the shop and restaurant in the morning, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for customers, and secured the premises at closing time.

Bar Staff, Waiter & Kitchen Porter

Jurys Inn Cork
Cork
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Performing a broad range of duties, necessary for the effective running of a busy city centre’s bar and Restaurant.
  • Working professionally under tight timeframes with large volumes of customer orders.
  • Responding promptly and effectively to customer’s requests and needs at all times to ensure full customer satisfaction with the service.
  • Taking own initiative to uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in both bar/restaurant and kitchen at all times.
  • Liaising with colleagues and engaging in teamwork for effectively carrying out required tasks.
  • Performing any other tasks, as requested.

Operations and Promotion of Sports Club Work Experience

Rugby Mirano
Venice
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Company Overview: Promotes rugby among young people in primary and intermediate schools.
  • Public speaking and assisting in game demonstration to promote rugby among young people in primary and intermediate schools.
  • Performing a broad range of duties, necessary for the effective supervision and support of all athletic facilities within the rugby club premises.
  • Actively monitoring and maintaining safe and clean facilities and environment.
  • Walk the facilities and report needed repairs or attention to club’s Manager.
  • In coordination with other colleagues, maintaining an active presence throughout the complex.
  • Issuing and controlling recreational equipment and supplies.
  • Assisting in managing and maintaining locker programme.
  • Setting up facilities for events of all kinds of athletic and recreational programming.
  • Promotes rugby among young people in primary and intermediate schools.

Kitchen Assistant Volunteer

Cork Penny Dinners
Cork
11.2018 - 11.2018
  • Company Overview: Charity providing nourishing hot meals to those in need.
  • Carrying out a wide range of duties to assist this charity in providing nourishing hot meals to all those in need in a safe environment.
  • Collecting food from various donors and buying supplies for the charity.
  • Actively monitoring and maintaining safe and clean facilities and environment.
  • Assisting chefs in the preparation of hot meals for service-users.
  • Unloading, organizing and stocking deliveries into the charity’s storage.
  • Assisting service-users with availing of the free clothing service.
  • Charity providing nourishing hot meals to those in need.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Munster technological University
05.2021 - 05.2025

Leaving Cert -

ASHTON SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Remote working packages
  • Zoom
  • MS Teams
  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Public speaking
  • Trilingual (English, Italian, French)
  • Reliable
  • Honest
  • Well-mannered
  • Good presence
  • Hard-working
  • Flexible
  • Tidy

References

  • Ms Eibhlis Liston, Associate Manager - Batch Release and Quality systems, LEO Pharma Cork, 087 294 6873
  • Ms Diana Pyzio, General Hotel Manager, Jurys Inn Hotel Cork, Diana_pyzio@jurysinns.com, 021 494 3000,
  • Ms Meghan Hegarty, Food and Beverage Manager, Jurys Inn Hotel Cork, megan_hegarty@jurysinns.com, 021 494 3000,
  • Ms Caitriona Twomey, Volunteer Coordinator, Cork Penny Dinners, 085 121742,
  • Mr Stefano Cavinato, Founder, Director, co-owner, (Toscana Divino, Smau, Lira-Beirut, Terrastyle UK), scavinato@yahoo.com,
  • Mr Roberto Bortolato, School and Work Experience Referee, Rugby Mirano, Via Giacomo Matteotti, 51, Mirano, Venice, 30035, robertobortolato@tiscali.it

Timeline

Quality Assurance Student

LEO Pharma Cork
04.2024 - 09.2024

Hospitality, Retail Assistant

Lira Beirut Eatery
04.2024 - 09.2024

Bar Staff, Waiter & Kitchen Porter

Jurys Inn Cork
09.2021 - 04.2024

BSc (Hons) - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Munster technological University
05.2021 - 05.2025

Operations and Promotion of Sports Club Work Experience

Rugby Mirano
02.2019 - 03.2019

Kitchen Assistant Volunteer

Cork Penny Dinners
11.2018 - 11.2018

Leaving Cert -

ASHTON SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2021
LEO FORTUNE-BRANDI