Daniela B. Lynch, Esq.

Legal industry professional with an extensive background in law, business development, project management, sales and marketing, as well as client management. Senior professional with superior verbal and written skills, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, detail oriented, organizational and planning expertise. Strong ability to build relationships both internally and externally, and able to work across multiple business units and functional teams. Able to work collaboratively and effectively, drive projects from development to completion with efficiency. Experienced overseeing diverse teams of quality professionals engaged in complex projects. Highly educated and able to handle assignments with great care and professionalism. Licensed to practice law in NJ and NY. Native of Venezuela, fluent in Spanish.

Senior Accounts Project Manager, Client Services                                                                           

CI Group    Lebanon, NJ

03/2019 - 12/2020  

• Managed a variety of accounts to ensure that CI-Group met and exceeded expectations in every service area.
• Partnered with individuals within Fortune 100 and 500 companies to identify, foster and executed their brand and marketing initiatives flawlessly.
• Built strong relationships with clients and served as the primary point of contact for all of their marketing solutions and strategies.
• Coordinated among the agency’s internal teams to provide the client with solution-oriented project management.
• Provided excellent client satisfaction, communication, implement strategic plans to grow accounts and identified new business opportunities.
• Maintained a thorough knowledge of our agency’s offerings, as well as market and industry awareness to be able to provide strategic marketing solutions to clients.

Marketing and Business Development Manager                                                                                

EFK Group    Trenton, NJ

12/2015 - 02/2019

• Managed a variety of client accounts ranging from Higher Education Institutions and Municipal Contracts
• Built solid relationships with excellent client centric marketing expertise and effectively delivering digital and traditional marketing solutions.
• Created marketing plans and media strategies, pitched design concepts and oversaw projects to ensure client efficiency, timeline completion keeping in mind budgetary constraints.
• As a senior manager at EFK, I led an accounts team cross-selling new products and services to achieve agency profitability and growth.
• In addition, I created proposals for new prospective clients, developed and delivered sales presentations, as well as explored strategic alliances with industry partners for long term growth.
• Led a team to conduct market research and surveys for Higher Ed institutions, as well as provided detailed data driven reports.

Business Development Senior Associate                                                                                             

Thomson Reuters Corporation    NJ and NY Territories

08/2014 - 12/2015

• Developed new online business and managed clients in North Jersey for FindLaw, a marketing division of Thomson Reuters.
• Translated clients’ goals and objectives into actionable and measurable digital marketing programs.
• Oversaw clients' online marketing program and worked internally with all departments.
• Identified clients' key areas for business improvement and became clients' marketing partner
• Developed new business by planning small roundtable luncheons and content marketing discussions for law firm clients to attend.
• Google AdWords certified.

Law Firm Business Development Manager                                                                                       

Bloomberg LP    New York, NY

09/2012 - 02/2014

• Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
• Generated leads and capitalized on valuable business opportunities to bring in new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
• Developed short-term and long-term vision and strategy to achieve targeted sales objectives.
• Participated in industry and trade organizations to build industry and customer alliances.
• Maintained open and ongoing communication with clients to meet needs and expectations.
• Facilitated and managed business development plan based on market and industry research.
• Leveraged cold calling, in-person visits and referrals to build leads.
• Prospected, identified and cultivated relationships with contacts to promote product lines and solutions.

 Senior National Account Manager                                                                                                   

ALM    New York, NY

04/2004 - 03/2011

• Worked with clients on developing an integrated media approach.
• Managed the client's event sponsorships.
• In addition, I also developed new client business by prospecting clients throughout the entire US and meeting with key decision makers to discuss customized media proposals, market trends, and solution-oriented strategies to effectively reach their marketing objectives.
• Excellent team work skills.
• Successfully led a junior sales staff to exceed its goals year after year.
• Responsible for monthly and yearly forecasts and budgets as well as meeting these sales goals; I exceeded yearly goal objectives for five out of the seven years at ALM.

Meeting and Event Planner                                                                                                                

Destination Marketing Association International    Washington, DC

08/1998 - 08/1999

• Negotiated hotel, car and airline contracts arranged educational sessions, secured speakers and managed the events’ advertising and public relations.
• Supervised and scheduled on-site support staff.
• Directed fundraisers, golf tournaments, reviewed locations and chose venues for small member meetings and large annual events.
• Exceeded expectations by seamlessly planning international and national conferences for 1200 members consisting of convention and visitor bureaus from over 30 countries.

Intern                                                                                                                                                    

The White House    Washington, DC

09/1996 - 05/1997

• Intern for The Director of the Office of Public Liaison; special emphasis on policies concerning European and Mediterranean constituents.
• Responded quickly to questions and inquiries
• Supported day-to-day operations, assisting teammates with various tasks.
• Attended many political briefings, conferences and luncheons.
• Arranged White House tours for prominent international political leaders and diplomats, and maintain relationships with the media and lobbying groups.

• New York State Bar, 2003
• New Jersey State Bar, 2003