AMI GLOGOWER
North Hobart,TAS
Summary
Management-oriented Mechanical Engineer recognized by Engineers Australia, integrating a strong technical foundation with proven leadership, sales, and customer service expertise. Experienced across operations management, business development, and project supervision within engineering, renewable energy, and service sectors. Demonstrated ability to develop and launch new business ventures, such as the successful creation and management of a café-restaurant in Hobart. Skilled in bridging the gap between technical innovation and business performance, driving efficiency, and fostering collaborative, customer-focused teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Café Manager / Business Developer
Salento Café Hobart
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated in the development and launch of a new café-restaurant concept combining Tasmanian local produce with international cuisine.
- Managed day-to-day operations, staff training, supplier coordination, and workflow planning.
- Supported the owner in marketing strategy, financial reporting, and sales optimization, achieving steady revenue growth.
- Enhanced brand visibility by managing the café’s social-media presence and promotional campaigns.
Supervisor
Pearl & Co Bar
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Led and coached cross-functional team across high-volume service operations.
- Assisted management with shift scheduling, financial reconciliation, and performance tracking.
- Ensured compliance with hygiene and safety regulations across all shifts.
Business Development Manager
Bmotik
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Expanded the customer base for home-automation, mobile-app, and solar-energy solutions.
- Managed full client lifecycle: prospecting, proposal, negotiation, and after-sales service.
- Worked closely with technical teams to design tailored commercial solutions aligned with business goals.
- Strengthened long-term client relations, improving retention and repeat sales.
Maintenance Coordinator
Pat Primo Company S.A.S
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Oversaw maintenance activities across multiple national retail locations.
- Controlled budgets, supervised technicians, and coordinated third-party contractors.
- Implemented reporting standards that reduced downtime and improved maintenance efficiency.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management
Central Australian College
01.2023
Diploma - Automotive Management
Central Australian College
01.2022
Diploma - Leadership and Management
Australia Academy of Commerce
01.2020
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Los Andes
01.2015
Skills
- Management & Business: Operations Management
- Business Development
- Process Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Sales & Customer Service
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Team Leadership
- Engineering & Technical: Mechanical Systems
- Renewable Energy
- CAD (Autodesk Inventor, Visio)
- Data Analysis
- Matlab
- Java
- Problem Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Personal & Analytical: Communication
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Languages: English (Fluent) Spanish (Native)
Affiliations
- Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia (2020)
- Member, Uniandinos Postgraduate Association, Bogotá (2015–2017)
- Engineering Skill Assessment, ACIEM (2015)
Certification
- Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia (2020)
- Member, Uniandinos Postgraduate Association, Bogotá (2015–2017)
- Engineering Skill Assessment, ACIEM (2015)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Café Manager / Business Developer
Salento Café Hobart
01.2023 - 03.2024
Supervisor
Pearl & Co Bar
07.2021 - 03.2024
Business Development Manager
Bmotik
04.2017 - 04.2020
Maintenance Coordinator
Pat Primo Company S.A.S
09.2015 - 08.2016
Diploma - Automotive Management
Central Australian College
Diploma - Leadership and Management
Australia Academy of Commerce
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
University of Los Andes
Advanced Diploma - Leadership and Management
Central Australian College