David Vaknin
Linkedin.com/in/david-vaknin
Summary
A highly skilled, result oriented Jewish professional with a strong background in the Israel space who consistently delivers projects on time and within budget. Excels working with Gen Z promoting Jewish culture and values. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaborative environments that facilitate effective teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Campus Director, Northeast
Hasbara Fellowships
New York, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Manage North-East Universities in recruiting students for immersive trip to Israel.
- Manage the recruitment pipeline by organizing outreach efforts to pro-Israel student leaders
- Tracked progress against recruitment goals on an ongoing basis using key performance indicators.
- Conduct meetings and interviews with pro-Israel student leaders to encourage their participation in the fellowship program
- Track and communicate the status of the recruitment pipeline to the management team and CEO
- Maintain accurate records of student communication.
- Established relationships with external recruiting agencies, universities, colleges and other educational institutions in order to identify suitable candidates
- Researched, identified and contacted potential candidates through various sources including job postings, social media and referrals.
- Cultivated and deepened productive relationships with recruitment partners.
- Attended conferences, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for program
- Update, train and execute new technology
Account Manager
CMS Funding
Wayne, NJ
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Full-time end to end B2B sales account manager at Loan Servicing company
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base about current market trends and industry best practices.
- Execute at least $25,000 commission monthly in company transactions
- Contribute to the development of compelling sales messaging and follow-up materials that helped close deals with key prospects
- Maintain Salesforce Database with accurate account details, conversation history, and contact information.
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance, Minor in Jewish Studies -
Stockton University
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Active Listening
- Public Speaking
- Sales
- Client Relations
- Management
- Proficient in Hebrew
- Student Assessment
Leadership
- GV Entertainmentent CEO and Founder
- Jewish National Fund -University Ambassador
- Chabad Jewish Student Group- President and Treasurer
- Alpha Epsilon Pi - Founding Father and President
Languages
Hebrew
Professional
Expertise
Salesforce, Hubspot, Microsoft Office, BlueCloud, Public Speaking
Hobbies and Interests
Hasbara
- DJing
- Soccer
- Golf
- Philanthropy
- Learning Languages
- Investments
Timeline
Regional Campus Director, Northeast
Hasbara Fellowships
02.2023 - Current
Account Manager
CMS Funding
09.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance, Minor in Jewish Studies -
Stockton University
Similar Profiles
Shay MontgomeryShay Montgomery
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Georgetown University, Center for Research and FellowshipsSummer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Georgetown University, Center for Research and Fellowships
Erin GrahamErin Graham
Program Associate at AAAS Science & Technology Policy FellowshipsProgram Associate at AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
DAVID SSALIDAVID SSALI
Plans Examiner intern at Pierce CountyPlans Examiner intern at Pierce County
MARY BENTLEYMARY BENTLEY
Preschool Teacher at Floyd County SchoolsPreschool Teacher at Floyd County Schools
Kyle RoyleKyle Royle
Maintenance Technician at Snyder IndustriesMaintenance Technician at Snyder Industries