Oliver Kennedy

Current Undergraduate Program: Bachelor in Industrial Distribution, Masters in Science of Finance

Question 1: What new skills or knowledge did you acquire during your summer internship with us?
I learned a lot about the distribution industry and a lot about the Inside Sales process. I also learned how to use Prophet 21 and other applications such as Power BI and was able to strengthen my skills in PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.

Question 2: How did your summer internship contribute to your personal and professional growth?
My internship contributed a lot towards both my professional and personal growth.This was my first ever internship and it allowed me to learn a lot about the professional world. It also helped me learn about how a company works and what kinds of resources are in the business world. It helped me to apply my skills and knowledge towards meaningful projects that will make a real impact. In terms of my personal growth this internship allowed me to form new connections with people while also allowing me to learn how to work with other people in a professional environment.

Question 3: What was your favorite project and why?
My favorite project was working on the ISR onboarding project. This is the main project I worked on throughout the summer and while working on it I learned a lot about Inside Sales as well the amazing people who work with the Inside Sales team. This project allowed me to apply my creativity and knowledge to create something that will have a real impact. It was also really rewarding to see how I grew and how this project grew and came together throughout the summer.

Question 4: How Would You Summarize the Unique Experience of Being Part of Our Internship Program?
I would summarize the experience as an awesome way to learn about a great company, the distribution industry, and awesome people. This experience is so unique in both the work you do as well as who you do it with. It didn't take long for it to feel like I was a part of a family at Relevant and working there was awesome.

Fun Fact: A fun fact about myself is either I was born in Malaysia or that I am a twin.