Kennards July eKourier

WHO’S WHO

10 QUESTIONS... With Michael Cimoli - Assistant Manager Vermont, Victoria

Above: Hayley, Wayne, Janelle, Raygan, Julie and Nicole

When did you join the KSS Team? I joined the KSS Team in October 2017.

What did you do before joining KSS? Before joining Kennards I worked at Coles for just over 10 years. I started as a filler then moved into managing departments. Your most memorable experience at Kennards Vermont? Meeting the owner of the Brown Mustang. He is not famous, however the car definitely is. Kat and I have been asked about it so many times I have lost count. He had his friend drop the car off over 10 years ago whilst he was overseas, and he finally came to see it last December. He was flattered to know the Mustang was so popular amongst the regular, long term customers. So much so he felt like the space should have a plaque installed in honour of it. Tell us about your family? No family of my own. I have two older brothers, one older sister and my Dad. We are all very close and see each other often. Sunday lunch once a month is a family tradition.

What do you like to do outside of KSS? Seeing family and friends, Watching NBA and most of all playing Golf. I wouldn’t say I am very good at it, but I absolutely love being out there giving it a go regardless of how many balls end up in the water. There is nothing more satisfying than hitting a great shot, as rare as they are for me. Sitting court side at an NBA match. It was something I had dreamed about doing since I was young and finally got the chance to do five years ago whilst on holiday in the USA. Unfortu- nately the game was terrible, but it was amazing none the less. What is your most memorable travel experience? To sum up KSS in one word would be? Rewarding – In the sense that we get the opportunity to assist people through a potentially challenging time in their lives.

Have you always been at Vermont? Yes. I completed my training at Hoddle Street before joining Kat (Centre Manager). We have formed a great partnership over the last three and half years and we take great pride in our little home here at Vermont. Having achieved a record month recently it has been a great reward for the effort put in. Tell us about your role as Assistant Manager? It is such a diverse role. There is always something new to learn and so many new faces to meet. Being able to help people during a stressful time is always a plus. What is one thing about Kennards that you admire? The support. Throughout all of the challenges that are presented, you are only a call or email away from assistance or advice.

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