Kazakhstan
Vladimir Kim
Can you introduce yourself? What is your name and surname? Vladimir Kim, a man in his prime of life. What is your role at ATU Duty Free and what do you do in this role? I work as a Deputy Team Leader. I manage a team of cashiers and sales assistants in order to achieve sales targets by providing best-in-class customer service, increasing level of customers’ satisfaction, resolving issues with passengers and providing continuous shops operations. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why? Definitely in a big city with rich history and superior cultural life. Is there a characteristic you would like to change about yourself? Why? I wouldn’t change anything, otherwise it wouldn’t be about myself, but about another person and another life story. What is your favorite feature of yourself that you are most proud of? Stamina no matter what and sense of humor helped me to survive when life gave me tough times. What is your greatest fear in life? Fear of war. Is there a talent you wish you had? Creating perfumes and composing the music. Who is your favorite historical hero, from the past or present? Estee Lauder - a founder of great beauty empire, retail marketing genius and a brilliant sales person. What qualities do you most value in a friend? Taking me for what and who I am, loyalty and honesty. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why? I wish I could speak many languages, because that would let me dive into many cultures. What is your favorite activity to do in your free time? Volunteering for stray pets’ shelter. What is your biggest regret in life? I didn’t tell my parents every day how much I loved them. Can you share with us the place and time where you felt the happiest? Celebrating birthdays as a kid at my parents’ place with all my grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins and friends. Do you have a slogan or motto that has motivated you throughout your life? “Believe and you are halfway there” by Theodore Roosevelt
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