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Dikla Dayan

Dikla Dayan

Copenhagen, Capital

Summary

Adaptable Change Management Expert with a history of strategic leadership, specializing in driving effective change and communications.
As the former CEO of an HR agency, I successfully navigated challenges, fostering enduring relationships and achieving exceptional sales growth and turning the company into a leading brand. In my role as VP of Relationships and Marketing at a startup, I pioneered strategies and played a key role in the successful acquisition of our product, showcasing my ability to drive transformative change.
Proven in business growth, leadership, and a customer-centric approach, I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute positively to dynamic organizations.
Eager to bring my expertise in change management, collaboration, and strategic planning to new challenges, I am prepared to drive impactful change and contribute to organizational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

6Knots- An HR& Recruitment service for startups
TEL AVIV
03.2019 - 06.2022

As the CEO of an HR consultant agency in the dynamic Tel-Aviv startup ecosystem, navigating with a super agile, creative and solution-oriented approach is mandatory.

We constantly aspired to Craft an innovative strategy that redefined our company's trajectory.

My leadership fostered a plug-and-play state of mind, enabling adaptability to diverse challenges.

  • Sales and Revenue Growth: Orchestrated the maximization of service capacity, identified growth opportunities, and delivered an impressive average annual revenue growth of 25%.
  • Relationship Management: Cultivated robust relationships with key clients, demonstrating a deep understanding of both their business and emotional needs.
  • Negotiation Proficiency: Successfully negotiated contracts, terms, and pricing with clients, establishing sustainable and mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Agile Adaptation: Recognizing the fast-paced nature of the startup ecosystem, I instilled agility in our strategic plans, allowing for swift pivots and adjustments in response to unforeseen challenges, including those posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Rebranding and Elevating Quality Standards: In my tenure, I spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding initiative, transforming 6Knots into a beacon of quality and a sought-after workplace. By leveraging strategic service improvements and harnessing the power of social media, we not only enhanced our market standing but also created a workplace where people were eager to contribute and grow.
  • Alignment with Company Values: Ensured every step aligned seamlessly with the company's values, fostering a sense of purpose and unity within the team.

Chief of Sales, Relationships and Customer Success

Linktone
Tel Aviv
09.2009 - 05.2018

Starting as the startup’s first employee and advancing through the ranks, I played a pivotal role in establishing the company's services as the local market standard.

Market Dominance:

  • Orchestrated the product lifecycle, ensuring innovative service delivery.
  • Executed marketing and sales strategies, expanding into new territories.

Client Relationships:

  • Excelled in cultivating enduring relationships, central to our outreach strategy.
  • Advocated for key clients, prioritizing their unique needs.

Strategic Vision and Collaboration:

  • Conceived and steered marketing and sales strategy for market dominance.
  • Led collaborative initiatives, establishing the company as an industry benchmark.

Effective Communication and Negotiation:

  • Managed communication with stakeholders and customers.
  • Developed a robust social media presence and led campaigns to enhance visibility.
  • Applied adept negotiation skills, securing key-account agreements for seamless launches.

Product Manager

Galor
TEL AVIV
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Identified appropriate resource needs and developed on-site work schedules to facilitate timely completion of projects.
  • Facilitated operational checkpoint activities throughout lifecycle of projects.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.

PMO

Amdocs
01.2006 - 01.2007

As a Junior PMO at Amdocs, I coordinated project activities, ensuring smooth collaboration between teams and maintaining efficient communication with technical team leaders. My key contributions included monitoring tasks and timelines for adherence to project schedules and managing reports to provide insights into project status, identifying areas for improvement.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc) - Industrial Engineering

GalorLinktoneBen-Gurion University of the Negev
01.2006

Skills

  • proven natural leader
  • Engagement expert
  • Strategic player
  • Problem-Solving and conflict resolution
  • Emphatic and a great communicator
  • Curious and quick natural self-learner
  • Team player
  • Implementing processes and technical tools
  • Strong business understanding
  • Data oriented decision making
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • A fun person to work hard with
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Client Account Management
  • Customer Retention Abilities

Languages

Hebrew
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Danish
Beginner
A1

Hobbies

  • Triathlon and an aspiring Iron Lady- I love the combination of practicing as a team and then setting and achieving personal goals.
  • Netball (it's a big thing from where I come from) the fun and thrill of playing with team is worth every broken finger.

Timeline

CEO - 6Knots- An HR& Recruitment service for startups
03.2019 - 06.2022
Chief of Sales, Relationships and Customer Success - Linktone
09.2009 - 05.2018
Product Manager - Galor
01.2007 - 01.2009
PMO - Amdocs
01.2006 - 01.2007
GalorLinktoneBen-Gurion University of the Negev - Bachelor of Applied Science (BSc), Industrial Engineering
Dikla Dayan