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I am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Business degree at Flinders University, majoring in Marketing. I am keen to apply my knowledge and key skills gained through both university study and industry related work experience, particularly with regard to business development and creating client partnerships.\nThrough participating in the SA Bank Summer Internship Program I enhanced my analytical and business reporting skills. Seven year’s part time employment in the hospitality and retail sectors, most recently selling laptops at Laptop City, demonstrates my proven strong focus on delivering customer satisfaction with the ability to communicate and deal with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. 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