Vice President Machine Learning

JOHN S. SOMERS

*********@*****.*** Stamford, CT Mobile: 917-***-****

PROFILE

Experienced Sales Leader - recruited, trained, developed 'high performing' sales team to achieve/exceed revenue targets. Ability to articulate, communicate with high level decision makers/c-suite executives to build new long term relationships. Experienced in Data analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence to track key metrics. Excels in optimizing efficient process in problem solving.

EXPERIENCE

Sales Director 09/2022-Present

Trelevate CT

Managing a team of 10 sales professionals while exceeding personal sales goals/metrics

Training new sales reps utilizing a process driven, consultative approach to provide voice, data technology solutions to C-Level. Middle Market and SMB clients.

Growing a pipeline, maintaining relationships and increasing revenues to achieve record sales with tight deadlines

Senior Vice President 04/2021- 08/2022

Gray Harbor Capital CT

Specializing in Non Traded REITs/Reg D Offerings Alternatives

Successfully cultivated deep relationships across RIAs, independent Broker Dealers, Family Offices

Instrumental in securing new business deals, consistently driving revenue growth

Managing Director 06/2015-11/2020

Catalyst Capital & Rational Advisors LLC New York, NY

Implemented an effective strategy for Alternative Investment offerings delivering robust results

Raised over $900, 000,000 in Flagship product

Oversaw team targets by actively training members and setting clear expectations for optimal performance

Regional Director 05/2014 – 06/2015

Integrity Viking Funds Minot, ND

Developing new Relationships in Multi States and Multi Channels

Defining better approaches to bring in new revenues

Owner/Agent 11/2006 – 03/2014

State Farm Insurance Larchmont, NY

Owned and managed an insurance agency built from scratch

Selling property & casualty, life & health, financial services/ mutual funds and commercial insurance

Optimizing Operations for a smoother more efficient workflow to cut costs

Vice President 04/2005 – 10/2006

Sun Life Financial Boston, MA

Distribution of annuity products to financial planners/bank brokers in NYC

Vice President 09/1998 – 12/2004

Franklin Templeton Investments San Mateo, CA

Consistent Top 1% sales achiever in Company

Increases sales to $580,000,000 level in First year, Cumulative raise at FT was $3b +

EDUCATION

St. John’s University Jamaica, NY

Bachelor of Science, Finance

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