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Avital Shimshowitz

New York,New York

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Qira, achieving a 15% increase in partnership-generated revenue through strategic alliances and exceptional client relationship management. Expertise in portfolio optimization and cross-functional team leadership drives sustained business growth, capitalizing on market trends. Highly skilled in public speaking and fostering significant partnerships, consistently delivering impactful results.

Work History

VP Partnerships

Qira
New York, USA
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: Proptech/Fintech SaaS
  • Achieved a 15% increase in partnership-generated revenue through successful establishment and execution of partnerships with Lockton, Tackle, Mosino One, ResMan, and GetCovered
  • Managed the full spectrum partnership lifecycle, from prospecting to contract negotiations and relationship management, leading to a 30% accelerated partnership conversion rate
  • Worked closely with partner teams to synchronize efforts, enhance communication efficiency, and facilitate product launch, leading to faster time-to-market and higher product adoption
  • Expanded and evaluated potential leads and increased partnership conversion through identification of lucrative opportunities via personal network, market research and a keen awareness of emerging trends, competitive analysis, trade conferences, and associations, resulting in an improvement in lead conversion rate and an increase in partnership quality
  • Proptech/Fintech SaaS

Co-Founder & CEO

Purrrfect Planet Corp
New York, USA
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Founded a company for sustainable pet solutions for cats and dogs, emphasizing a subscription-based model, with a focus on enhancing the pet-owner-planet relationship and fostering a sense of community among subscribed members

Chief Operating Officer

Easy2U
New York, USA
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: International smart kiosk start-up featuring on-demand services
  • Established US operations, meticulously ensuring compliance with complex federal and state regulations, tax laws, and business formation requirements to pave the way for successful expansion
  • Successfully spearheaded the launch of headquarters and showroom in New York, while also overseeing the expansion of the operation-hub and warehousing in Georgia, and securing top talent for key leadership positions
  • Engaged enterprise accounts in government, transportation, hospitality, financial and education institutions with custom-tailored solutions
  • Collaborated with a DC-based consulting firm to automate US Government Real ID through Smart Kiosks, securing a pilot commitment subsequent to impactful presentations to Congressional Offices Chiefs of Staff
  • International smart kiosk start-up featuring on-demand services

Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing

NYC Office Suites
New York, USA
09.2009 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: Flexible office space
  • Managed successful transition of a $22.5M acquisition by a Private Equity Fund, leading to expansion of 6 locations, contributing to 15% increase in ROI and 95% client retention
  • Supervised a team of 10 direct reports and spearheaded quarterly company-wide training
  • Evaluated potential deals for expansions including direct leases and long-term subleases, negotiated, and executed leases, worked with architects on buildouts and design, managed ongoing construction and pre-leasing to enterprise clients
  • Consistently attained ~70% occupancy within the first 3 months of launching 4 new locations
  • Identified and secured a $1M deal with FTI Consulting managing MF Global bankruptcy
  • Pioneered the company-wide digital transformation; tailored CRM system to tracking leads and managing pipelines, and ensure attainment of monthly, quarterly, and annual targets
  • Delivered an exceptional 74.3% revenue growth within the initial 24 months
  • Spearheaded marketing campaigns through the development of new website content, broker incentive plans, and strategic partnerships
  • Flexible office space

Senior Sales Manager

Regus
New York, USA
06.2007 - 09.2009
  • Company Overview: Global flexible office space provider
  • Attained top 5% sales performance in the US & Canada by leveraging a consultative approach, and strong emphasis on client retention
  • Drove organizational restructuring initiative, delivering an increase in operational efficiency and an improvement in sales team performance by fostering effective collaboration with leadership
  • Pioneered the conceptualization, implementation, and launch of a cutting-edge real-time, automated inventory system for Manhattan business centers, resulting in a significant 45% increase in total US revenue
  • Global flexible office space provider

Flagship Store General Manager, Buyer & Marketing

Sean John
New York, USA
10.2004 - 03.2007
  • Company Overview: Celebrity fashion brand with global sales
  • Exceeded sales targets by 20% YoY
  • Established strategic partnerships with national organizations, resulting in the successful development and execution of a public relations strategy and securing a high-impact National Basketball Association (NBA) promotion and new retail distribution channel with the National Sports Leagues' VIP Athletes Program
  • Enhanced brand exposure by executing promotional events and seasonal initiatives including celebrity collaborations, co-branding, and media events, resulting in increased brand visibility
  • Appointed by Mr
  • Combs to the company's marketing team for the development and implementation of creative strategies, yielding significant outcomes
  • Celebrity fashion brand with global sales

Visionary & Founder

Western Spirit
New York, USA
01.1993 - 09.2004
  • Specialty 9K sqft Native American and Western retail store in the heart of Soho catered to B2C and B2B; secured international, celebrity, and media production clientele

Education

Certificate - Building and Scaling Subscription Business

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & International Trade

Fashion Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Portfolio optimization
  • Forecasting
  • Targeted marketing
  • Customer service
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Market trends and analysis
  • Business storytelling
  • Client relationship building
  • Public speaking
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Partnerships and affiliations
  • Negotiation and persuasion

Websites

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

VP Partnerships

Qira
04.2022 - 09.2024

Co-Founder & CEO

Purrrfect Planet Corp
03.2020 - 04.2022

Chief Operating Officer

Easy2U
11.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing

NYC Office Suites
09.2009 - 10.2018

Senior Sales Manager

Regus
06.2007 - 09.2009

Flagship Store General Manager, Buyer & Marketing

Sean John
10.2004 - 03.2007

Visionary & Founder

Western Spirit
01.1993 - 09.2004

Certificate - Building and Scaling Subscription Business

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & International Trade

Fashion Institute of Technology

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