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Emily Seman

Summary

Business Development and Sales expert specializing in driving

revenue growth within Technology (SaaS), Finance, and

Recruitment sectors. Consistently exceeds targets through strategic client acquisition, consultative selling, and skilled contract negotiation. Builds strong relationships and fosters successful collaboration across diverse teams and jurisdictions while having a positive mindset.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior International Recruiter

AVTR INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT
04.2024 - Current

AVTR Recruitment is a specialized boutique firm that focuses on recruiting talent within the legal, financial, and tax sectors across the UK, the Middle East, Australia, and the US. Clients include Big Four accountancy firms, sovereign wealth funds, major law firms as well as multinational firms, such as Amazon, NBC (Comcast) and CBRE.


  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Surpassed sales targets by 25% in 2024.
  • Partnered with relocation vendors and immigration counsel to coordinate seamless international hires and cross-border onboarding.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key decision-makers, resulting in the expansion of the client portfolio and a significant boost in company revenue.
  • Drove business development efforts by identifying hiring needs, pitching tailored recruitment solutions, and converting leads into long-term clients.
  • Skilled in managing social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, to engage with professional networks, create compelling content, and drive lead generation and brand awareness.
  • Improved team collaboration by introducing regular strategy meetings, aligning efforts towards common goals.

Project Manager

LINKSPACE
08.2023 - 02.2024

LinkSpace is a commercial space transformation company specializing in comprehensive interior design solutions. The company manages the full project lifecycle, from initial client consultation and needs analysis through design, vendor selection, order processing, and overseeing timely delivery and installation across the US.

  • Lead the planning and execution of commercial furniture design projects from concept development to installation.
  • Collaborated with clients, vendors, and interior designers to understand project requirements and design specifications.
  • Ensured projects adhered to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while managing multiple concurrent projects.
  • Managed procurement and logistics of materials, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effective sourcing.
  • Maintained comprehensive project documentation, including design drawings, specifications, contracts, and correspondence.

Director of Client Relations & Marketing Copywriter

SYNDUIT
01.2020 - 08.2023

SYNDUIT is a SaaS platform that automates marketing for small businesses. It provides pre-written, industry-specific content and tools to schedule emails and social media posts. This solution simplifies digital marketing, helping businesses engage their audience without needing extensive marketing expertise.


  • Sold subscriptions of our SaaS campaigns software (Biggest contract : $50K).
  • Hosted sales webinars, as well as demo presentations.
  • Developed brand strategy with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives for +20K businesses across 10 industries.
  • Wrote marketing copy & created campaigns with content creation of key messages, differentials, and value propositions for all products and associated target audiences.
  • Collected, analyzed, and reported updates in relation to paid media strategies.

Executive Assistant

SIMEONE DEARY DESIGN GROUP
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Intuitively provided assistance and support to the two Principal Owners and the COO.
  • Expertly managed complex calendars, daily schedules, financial timesheets, and expense reports under strict deadlines, serving as the primary point of contact for executive needs.
  • Coordinated all aspects of executive travel for client meetings, industry events, model room reviews, and personal affairs, including logistics for design material orders and research.
  • Performed special projects, such as coordination of room staging photoshoots and art direction of new photoshoots & video advertisements.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with high-end vendors and art galleries nationwide, facilitating seamless procurement and project execution.

Inflight Crew Scheduler

UNITED AIRLINES
08.2014 - 01.2019
  • Managed dynamic scheduling adjustments for inflight crew members, responding to real-time changes, including, delays, re-routings, and sick calls, to maintain on-time performance.
  • Contributed to a reduction in crew-related delays/cancellations by proactively identifying and resolving potential scheduling conflicts.
  • Leveraged specialized scheduling software (e.g. Sabre, Amadeus) to efficiently allocate resources and resolve complex crewing conflicts.
  • Coordinated training sessions for new hires.
  • Streamlined and organized new hire training materials, leading to a more efficient and effective onboarding process.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with Flight Operations and Dispatch to ensure seamless crew transitions and operational efficiency.

Assistant Marketing Manager

LIZARD INVESTORS
08.2012 - 08.2014
  • Managed and optimized the firm's marketing materials and website, ensuring consistent brand messaging and enhancing investor engagement.
  • Streamlined investor relations processes by efficiently handling all investor requests and completing due diligence questionnaires, improving responsiveness.
  • Set up the firm's Salesforce CRM database, leading to more effective client segmentation and targeted communication strategies.
  • Managed the timely distribution of crucial client communications, like performance reports and quarterly letters.
  • Supported the Director of Marketing with strategic business development and client retention initiatives.

Regional Administrative Assistant

MORGAN STANLEY
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Assisted four executives for the Great Lakes Region: coordinated conference calls and meetings, arranged business travels, organized expense reports, and collected information from the firm’s database to respond to requests.
  • Arranged and coordinated 8 quarterly company events and 4 upper-management events, contributing to successful team building experiences.
  • Pre-approved Sponsorship Requests in accordance with firm policy.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of personnel files and financial data.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.2010

International Marketing Strategies Program -

Grenoble École De Management
08.2009

Skills

  • Salesforce
  • Firefish CRM
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Sabre
  • Amadeus
  • Adobe
  • Contract Negotiation Expertise
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Customer Retention
  • Consultative Sales
  • Software Sales
  • Candidate screening
  • Talent acquisition
  • Project management
  • Global recruitment

Photographer

Owner & Photographer | LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY

January 2016 — Present

• Corporate & personal events, family portraits and weddings (300+ clients)

• Designed my gallery website: LNBFPhotography.com

• Market to potential clients using social media and gallery showings

• Co-creating with my clients the brief of the shooting and delivery

Timeline

Senior International Recruiter

AVTR INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT
04.2024 - Current

Project Manager

LINKSPACE
08.2023 - 02.2024

Director of Client Relations & Marketing Copywriter

SYNDUIT
01.2020 - 08.2023

Executive Assistant

SIMEONE DEARY DESIGN GROUP
02.2019 - 01.2020

Inflight Crew Scheduler

UNITED AIRLINES
08.2014 - 01.2019

Assistant Marketing Manager

LIZARD INVESTORS
08.2012 - 08.2014

Regional Administrative Assistant

MORGAN STANLEY
07.2010 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

International Marketing Strategies Program -

Grenoble École De Management
Emily Seman