Daniel Somerset Email & Phone Number

Maynard, MA, US

Fort Belvoir, VA

• Highly involved in strategic planning and execution, human capital planning, customer relationship management and communications for president, vice president and chief of staff.
• Initiated survey to measure employee engagement within the organization, resulting in unified corporate communications strategies supporting outreach efforts.
• Developed, promoted and protected corporate brand image.
• Implemented organization’s first strategic communication plan including metrics for success.
• Designed and wrote copy for website as well as newsletter, brochures, and performance reports.
• Lead social media specialist; used best practices to build online brand and reach with Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter and enhanced search engine optimization (SEO) with Google Analytics.

• Developed and ran a job opportunity program for at risk clients; responsible for daily case management of approximately 20 individuals for six-week increments
• Program included but not limited to career search and development, creating and revising resumes, interview preparation and job skills assistance
• Provided support in obtaining vital records allowing clients to restore diving privileges, health insurance and basic services to facilitate the move to full time employment
• Clients in the program were highly successful, exhibiting 50% placement and retention rate in finding and maintaining meaningful employment, leading to permanent housing and stability
• Coordinated adult volunteers to participate in a mentor program for area youths

• Responsible for the hiring, development, discipline and payroll of more than 25 students employees
• Ensured seamless support to customers who reserved space in the various buildings on the University’s campus
• Contributed at weekly department-wide staff meetings and also had one-on-one meetings with the Associate Director; acted as liaison between university officials and student employees.
• Used fiscal resources in creative ways to motivate employees to work undesirable hours and support on tasks outside of their job responsibilities