Kasia 🌱 Palkowski
About Kasia 🌱 Palkowski
Kasia Palkowski is a Partner Development Manager at Vena Solutions, where she has worked since 2021. She is also a co-founder and Community Development Lead at Pave The Way, contributing to both roles from her base in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Work at Vena Solutions
Kasia Palkowski has been employed at Vena Solutions since 2021, where she serves as a Partner Development Manager. In this role, she focuses on developing partnerships to enhance the company's market presence. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Business Development Representative at Vena Solutions from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she achieved significant sales milestones, including 136% of her quota in 2021 and 127% in 2022 based on new partner-sourced Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). In the first half of 2023, she further excelled by achieving 110% of her quota.
Community Development Leadership
In addition to her role at Vena Solutions, Kasia Palkowski is a co-founder and Community Development Lead at Pave The Way, a position she has held since 2021. This initiative is based in Toronto, Ontario, and focuses on community engagement and development. Her leadership role emphasizes collaboration and outreach, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering community growth and support.
Previous Work Experience
Kasia Palkowski has a diverse work history prior to her current roles. She worked at Oproma Inc. as an Inside Sales Representative for Adobe Relationships from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, she held positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada as a Junior Financial Analyst and Junior Financial Officer in 2017, and completed an internship at the Canada Revenue Agency as an Income Tax Audit Intern in 2016. Additionally, she was a Sales Associate at Michaels Arts and Crafts from 2013 to 2016 and served as a Brand Ambassador at SDI Marketing from 2015 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kasia Palkowski earned her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Ottawa, completing her studies in French Immersion from 2014 to 2019. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business and human resources, which she applies in her professional roles. This academic experience complements her practical knowledge gained through various positions in sales, finance, and community development.
Achievements and Recognition
Kasia Palkowski has received multiple accolades for her performance in sales. She was awarded the FY23 President's Club award, which included a trip to Monaco, and the FY22 President's Club award, which included a trip to the Bahamas. Additionally, she was recognized as part of the H1 '22 High Achiever's Club, an honor awarded only once in recent years. Her consistent achievement of sales quotas demonstrates her effectiveness in her roles.