Simon Kostin

Experience

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  BlackRock

  Apr 2016 - May 2016

  Spring Intern

  Accepted on BlackRock spring programme where I spent time shadowing managers from different departments and then helping create and develop portfolios. I gained vital knowledge into how the stock market works and an insight into asset management and stock trading. Commended at end of the month for ability in problem-solving tasks and leading small teams.

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  The World Bank

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Summer Intern

  Summer programme at the world bank in Sofia, Bulgaria. I worked with other full-time employees on a high budget project (which is currently active) to improve the quality of water pipes in less economically developed countries.

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  LAMIFA Restaurant & Anomalie Art Gallery

  Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  Art Director

  In charge of creating and hosting multiple art exhibitions (two exhibitions to highlight would be: Namillia x Pornhub crossover weekend show and the Tino Sehgal solo exhibition), finding and buying new art, creating the website, and finding potential funding. Due to the pandemic and a change in ownership, the gallery will be shut for the foreseeable future.

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  Makula Technology

  Sept 2021 - now

  As the first hire in the sales team, I contributed to the building the sales engineBuilt sales from 0 to 15K MRR in 3 year, bringing in 2 new logos per monthDeveloped sales playbook to train new hiresManaged and upskilled 6 internsContributed from finding leads to closing and adoption Our vision is to improve your SLA contribution and retain expert knowledge despite internal and external uncertainties. To do this, we are developing an advanced Service 4.0 After-Sales service platform for SME OEM'S and distributors.

  • Account Executive

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Business Development Representative

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022