Rafi Shulman

Experience

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  Newbar Corp.

  Jul 1995 - Aug 1997

  Director of Sales and Business Operations

  • Revamped operations for a multi-million-dollar retail coffee bar chain based in New York City.• Decreased the cost of goods by 25% while increasing annual sales by 125%+.• Entrusted with full P&L responsibility for daily operations spanning all locations.

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  Golden Screen Interactive Technologies, Inc

  Aug 1997 - Jul 1999

  VP of Sales

  • Directed sales development for an international software development leader for self-service interactive terminals.• Headed the development and implementation of the company’s largest business venture with the Port Authority of New York City.• Outperformed revenue goals by 70% in year one and 100% in year two by successfully selling to Fortune 500 companies including McDonald’s and Host Marriott.

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  Noteclip.com

  Aug 1999 - Nov 2001

  Founder and VP of Business Development

  • Pioneered the development and licensing of an online knowledge management application geared toward corporate clients.• Enhanced sales and oversaw marketing for mid-to-large law, financial, and consulting firms, including Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, Kelley, Drye & Warren, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, and FXCM, Inc• Fostered relationships with key partners as well as handled negotiations, deal term evaluation, and agreement closings.• Strengthened business success by raising $680K in seed capital. Show less

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  FXCM

  Nov 2001 - Oct 2016

  • Aligned objectives and bridged communications with the founders to grow the business from the ground up as the 15th employee.• Streamlined communications and engagement between HQ in NYC and satellite offices located in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.• Charted the successful development of strategic, trust-based partnerships.• Maximized engagement by leveraging innovative marketing strategies and a comprehensive database.• Expanded the business to one of the largest Forex brokers globally with 200K+ clients, $1.3B in client equity, and 1K+ employees worldwide. Show less • Designed, orchestrated, and established a series of online courses and offline seminars while overseeing the entire online education division.• Recognized for successfully increasing monthly course sales from 50 to 1.5K by repositioning the offerings, implementing new sales and marketing practices, and aligning the goals of the sales and education divisions.• Played a key role in increasing the lead conversion rate from 8% to 23% by developing educational offers aimed at enhancing sales processes. Show less

  • Managing Director

    Jun 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Head Of Business Development DailyFX.com

    Apr 2012 - May 2015

  • Founder and VP of Business Development - Online Courses, Inc.

    Jan 2010 - Mar 2012

  • Head of Education Division

    Apr 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Vice President Retail Sales

    Jan 2005 - Mar 2008

  • Director Of Business Development

    Dec 2002 - Dec 2004

  • Sales and Customer Support Representative

    Nov 2001 - Dec 2002
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  Olim Advisors

  Nov 2016 - now

  Co-Founder

  Since 2016, we’ve helped thousands of people from around the world make Aliyah and adjust to life in Israel.When it comes to making Aliyah, there are so many things to consider that a to-do list can seem never-ending. That’s where Olim Advisors helps.Not only do we guide you through every step of the way of planning your pilot trip and Aliyah, but we also help you acclimate to your new life in Israel. We have the experience, knowledge and most importantly, senior contacts at government agencies that we can leverage when necessary. We’ll help you make the right decisions for you and for your family.Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll gladly answer your questions, give you some peace of mind, and help you realize your dream of making Aliyah. Show less