Daniel Somech

Experience

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  Israel Defense Forces

  Aug 2004 - Jul 2007

  Basic Training Commander and Troop Leader

  Led courses in leadership, public speaking, interview skills and teamwork performance evaluations. Instructed basic training soldiers in basic firearm safety and maintenance.

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  Yeshiva University Housing Office

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  Archive Manager

  - Distribute all incoming and outgoing mail.- Handled customer service issues regarding problems in the dorm rooms.- Inspect dorms and University facilities for damage and maintenance issues. - Assist in all administrative work.

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  TYKU, Sales

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Marketing Intern

  - Created and developed Excel spreadsheets to keep track of sales reports.- Analyzed points of distribution while researching for potential growth in markets. - Assisted planning events: brainstorming for themes, promotion of the event, and inviting guests.

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  Haifa Hoops for Kids

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Sales Representative

  - Created and organized a basketball tournament for charity.- Contacted and recruited sponsors and raised over $1500 per tournament. - Marketing and advertising of the tournament.

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  New York Life Insurance Company

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Summer Intern

  - Worked in a team to create a business plan for the Women’s Market.- Created a cost analysis for future computer leases.- Worked on Excel spreadsheets and Remedy software to manage infrastructure services assets.- Managed contact between general offices and headquarters.

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  Yeshiva University

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  International Student Orientation, Peer Mentor

  - Assist in all administrative work. - Mentor incoming international students through the orientation and acculturation process.- Troubleshoot a range of concerns, including those related to housing, campus resources, course selection, and registration. - Plan follow up activities to monitor students' adjustment to campus life.

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  PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2012

  Internal Auditor

  Review and audit financial interests of senior management to identify portfolio compliance and potential conflicts of interest.Interpret PwC U.S. Independence Policy and apply principles in accordance with SEC & Firm compliance standards on a per-case basis.Audit all aspects of individuals' financial positions, including form 1040, Schedules A,B,C,D,E, K-1, 1098s, 1099s, brokerage statements, mortgage statements, employee benefit plans, as well various other financial instrument documentation.Draft executive summaries and audit reports for presentation to the Exception Assessment Committee.Review and process requests for PCAOB rule 3526 and manage communication with engagement teams.Perform quality reviews for PwCI team in India and provide feedback and leadership. Show less

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  Thomson Reuters

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2018

  An internal web app for Thomson Reuters aimed at boosting overall productivity of the company by creating an avenue for knowledge sharing across teams and business units. I oversaw all aspects of the project. My specific responsibilities and milestones with regard to this endeavor was as follows:• Proactively qualified the need for an app like Converge at Thomson Reuters after a series of qualitative interviews with employees across the organization and observations around interpersonal interactions in the company.• Leveraged input from the qualitative interviews to conceive the product as well as the various use cases tied to it.• Made formal pitches to over ten executive sponsors across the company’s leadership and senior management in order to secure funding for the development of the app and the activities associated with the rollout of the app to employees.• Secured funding from the Catalyst fund – an internal investment arm of the company that focuses on funding innovation within the company.• Evangelized the concept of Converge across the company to garner support in the form of critical technical expertise in the area of design, tech development, and legal aspects related to the app.• Demonstrated a successful proof of concept – which in turn, laid the groundwork for an additional round of funding to fuel a more robust and user-friendly version of the Converge app.• Recruited and managed a team of ten employees to execute on various key functions related to the creation and rollout of the app. The key functions include product management, project management, design and development, finance and budgeting, and marketing activities.• Leveraged analytics and usage reports around adoption and engagement via the app to optimize app design for a better user experience.• Worked with the legal team to draft a patent application for the app.• Worked on a go-to-market strategy for the potential rollout of Converge to Thomson Reuters’ customers. Show less • Managing all aspects of over 15 key business development partnerships. This includes sizing of the revenue opportunity, prioritizing the opportunity, spearheading the contract negotiation strategy for the partnership, overseeing the technology integration of the partner, and serving as the primary point of contact at Reuters for these business development partners.• Manage and worked on over 50 projects for new Business Development initiatives across Reuters 17 website additions, mobile web and Apps, including on board new partnerships and implementing new technologies.• Support the global Business Development revenue target by monitoring performance on a continuous basis and make recommendations to increase revenue potential from existing partners along with developing new revenue opportunities.• Mining site analytics (Webtrends) in conjunction with Ad delivery data from Google DFP to uncover revenue opportunities. Creating and implementing new initiatives around these opportunities.• Proactively follow developments in the industry and evaluate how Reuters could benefit from the developments or how Reuters can adjust to the market dynamics. Show less Along with 13 others, one of 2000+ applicants selected globally as part of the cross-functional and cross-geographical Business Graduate ProgramGraduates are expected to make an immediate impact in the fast changing business world. Graduates in the program undergo two, one-year assignments, with the first rotation focusing on developing an understanding of the financial markets, becoming familiar with Thomson Reuters products, and mastering client-facing skills.The second rotation provides a platform to move anywhere in the company depending on the graduate's interests and aptitude. This breadth of experience provided all graduates with awareness and understanding of the realities facing the global economy while maintaining and strong customer focus. It also provides an outstanding opportunity to learn and develop. Show less - Created data driven reports using CRM to analyze the Equity sales team deals to determine what made it a win a lost or a push and report key findings back into the business.- Worked closely with the sales team to create sales wins and displacement documents, gathering all the relevant information and distribute marketing materials to all sales team members to replicate the success.- Assisted on product launches from a marketing standpoint, including project management responsibilities and market research. - Tracked and update the Equity Marketing page based on relevance and new features. Show less -Help end users derive maximum benefit from desktop products by giving them expert advice, training and tips. -Support Client Specialist colleagues with their client portfolio in own area of workflow/asset class specialization.-Create and manage the conversion process from Reuters Station to Eikon: converted over 300 workspaces.-Along with fellow graduates, brainstorm and implement business strategies to foster client engagement with our products, increase retention and expand our 200k-strong user community. -Build and maintain relationships with end users in portfolio of clients.-Work closely with account managers on maximizing sales opportunities and minimizing cancellation threats. Show less

  • Founder of Thomson Reuters Colleague Converge™

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Business Development, Consumer Media

    Feb 2014 - Sept 2017

  • Business Graduate Program

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Marketing Manager, Equities and Transactions

    Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Client Specialist Equities

    Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
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  Jetty

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2020

  Partner Success Manager

  • Responsible for growing revenue from Jetty's real estate partnerships with average quota attainment of 115%. Successfully grew largest account by +368% in revenue in 2019. • Built long-term relationships with our strategic partners (C-suite, VP, Regional VP, On Site Managers), overseeing the entire partnership lifecycle from initial on-boarding and integration all the way through upsell and expansion.• Managed book of business of ~40 enterprise accounts, including The Related Companies, Tishman Speyer, and Beam Living (Blackstone). • Responsible for on-boarding of new partners, including systems implementation, marketing planning, and hosting of training webinars. Successfully on-boarded 20+ new partnerships, ensuring Jetty was set up for high adoption. • Identified opportunities to increase engagement and expand within existing partner portfolios. Successfully pitched and closed largest upsell for team in 2019, a national agreement with Top 10 Real Estate manager. • Hosted regular business reviews (in-person and over phone) and worked with senior executives identify opportunities for growth and plan and execute strategic initiatives - ultimately working to make the most out of every partnership. • Worked cross-functionally with other Jetty teams, such as engineering and marketing, to constantly improve our partner experience. Project manager for several partner-facing initiatives, such as translation of online application. • Selected to join Jetty's Culture Council. Founded cross-team lunch initiative and setup Slack integration. Show less

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  Captain Mail LLC

  Jul 2020 - now

  Co-Founder & Co-CEO

  Captain Mail is a fun, educational packet, personally addressed to kids and delivered to their mailbox. Each packet includes an educational letter, an activity sheet, and a correlating papercraft 3D toy, along with other surprises to enhance each theme. Our content is powered by Encyclopedia Britannica Kids and each educational packet is crafted by children’s literacy experts. Mission: To inspire, educate, and empower children through creative and engaging, content - positive messages, valuable knowledge, and fun experience that unleash their imagination, promote personal growth and encourage them to make a positive impact in the world and become heroes in their own lives.Through Captain Mail, we enable children and parents / caregivers to share quality time and meaningful moments of connection, helping to foster the healthy, secure emotional attachment essential to a child’s overall wellbeing and positive development. Together, we can create a nurturing environment that allows children to thrive emotionally, intellectually, and socially.As part of our mission, we are committed to philanthropic efforts that support children in need. We aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children around the world and are working towards a buy-one-donate-one model.Why our customers love us:Our mission is to spark kids’ intellectual curiosity and help create the love of learning and reading. Screen-Free Learning! With Captain Mail, kids can have healthy play experiences while learning new educational themes each week. Also, all of our letters and materials are made out of sustainable and recyclable materials because protecting the environment is part of our core values.We have a vast collection of content intended for kids ages 5+.To learn more, please visit: www.captainmailkids.com Show less