Robert Kowalczyk

Experience

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  Academy Xi

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Work Experience

  During the summer school holidays, I went for work experience at Academy Xi. They are a one year old start-up company that provides education on UX/UI, VR, AR, Service Design, Product Management & Growth Marketing. When I went to StartCon, I saw AcademyXi doing a VR demo using the HTC Vive. Trying out this technology blew me away, after the event I got in contact with Juan from Academy Xi who was incredibly supportive and helped organise a week of work experience. I learnt a lot, such as how a young business is run, a more in-depth view of VR including the various headset platforms and applications across industries. It was also great just to experience having a Job and working in a dynamic team. I would like to thank the whole of Academy Xi for such an amazing time. Show less

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  William Clarke College

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2019

  Mentoring Program

  William Clarke College ran a mentoring program for year 11's that involved monthly meetings with a mentor that we selected based on a career path that we wish to follow. Choosing an entrepreneur as a mentor has helped me observe and learn how they manage and lead their employees in a professional setting.After the mentor program ended, I have remained in contact with my mentor Frank Cuiuli and have since done extra work experience.

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  Bosch Security Systems

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Work Experience

  Another round of work experience, this time at Bosch. Bosch is a larger company split into many different divisions, I went into their security and audio equipment office. I really enjoyed learning about their unique marketing strategy across niche reseller markets for their security cameras, as well as direct but highly specialised engagement efforts for their Electro-Voice and Dynacord audio products.I have a new appreciation of the complexity of selling to resellers as well as the benefits to Bosch in using this type of supply model.It was nice to contrast the working environment of a large established company versus a start-up like Academy Xi. Both are great but for different reasons. I would like to thank the Bosch team for an amazing time. Show less

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  Castle Hill Isuzu UTE

  Oct 2021 - now

  Sales Executive

  Both my excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills have largely come from my experience working in automotive sales for 2+ years. Having a trial by fire with no prior sales experience and working with a limited team upon opening straight after covid placed a huge amount of pressure on my sales manager and myself being the only 2 staff there. Being highly adaptable and quick to pick up on the correct procedure and process, I was able to sell an astounding car per day for the first month of my employment, quickly making me one of the top salespeople in the whole dealership. This experience quickly developed my ability to engage in concise and friendly conversation with potential customers and familiarised me with the closing process. Whilst working Monday - Saturday I was also completing my Bachelor of Commerce major in marketing, by doing this degree in combination with my sales successes meant I was entrusted to higher end tasks such as showroom layout, marketing campaigns, presentations for new car launches, managerial reports and more.Having a broad range of cars to sell including new Isuzu’s and Renault’s as well as used cars across a multitude of brands provided me with a diversity of customers, all with different needs and financials. I was able to successfully identify what mattered to each prospect and draw them into a sale. Show less