Danny Iny
Founder and CEO at MaestroReading Inc. and working at Strategic Communications Consulting as President and Creative Director.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | English, French, Languages |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Concordia University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | MaestroReading Inc. (www.MaestroReading.com) |
| Position: | Founder and CEO |
| Time period: | January 2007 - Present |
| Description: | Montreal, QC – A start-up company that builds online reading software – “Learn to love reading!”
- Designed and managed the development of effective and research-based learning solutions, finalist for the national Computers for Youth’s 2008 Family Learning Software Award. “I was very impressed by the number of reading skills that are addressed, and by how user friendly and motivating the software is. It not only adjusts to the child’s reading level, but also has adapted and improved various intervention strategies that are proven to be very helpful in improving reading skills.” - Abe Worenklein, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist. - Raised $200,000 in start-up capital from 3rd-party investors. - Effectively managed a team of 10 full- and part-time staff, with highly diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, localized in several diverse geographical regions. - Developed relationships with customers in five American states and the province of Quebec. |
| Employer: | Strategic Communications Consulting (www.DannyIny.com) |
| Position: | President and Creative Director |
| Time period: | January 2005 - Present |
| Description: | Montreal, QC – Working with clients locally and internationally, developing written materials that effectively convey a message and compel the reader to take action – “Let me articulate your message.”
- Managed the growth of a private writing practice into a communications consulting firm. - Roster of satisfied clients, including Nokia and the Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI), and many more: “Danny showed a high degree of commitment and professionalism. I look forward to working with him again, and recommend him to anyone who needs to get the job done.” - Auriel Manolson, Training and Project Manager, Nokia Academy. |
| Employer: | Ajilon Consulting |
| Position: | Technical Analyst |
| Time period: | January 2005 - December 2006 |
| Description: | Montreal, QC – Provided out-sourced technical support for a range of client companies.
- Developed strong relationships with end-users at client companies. - Took the initiative to submit a proposal to restructure the organization for greater efficiency, which was subsequently implemented by the management. |
| Employer: | IDF Center for Combat Fitness |
| Position: | Base-wide Computer Systems Administrator |
| Time period: | January 2001 - December 2004 |
| Description: | Bahad 8 Base, Israel – Full three-year military service and training.
- Led a four-person team in providing support for the technical needs of the base. - Managed system upgrades and training for base personnel on new technologies. - Trained as a Krav Maga Instructor (Israeli self-defence). |
| Employer: | Compedia LTD |
| Position: | Freelance Programmer and Graphic Designer |
| Time period: | January 1999 - December 2003 |
| Description: | Tel-Aviv, Israel – Provided freelance graphics and programming services for several edutainment titles.
- Contributed to two major titles: Gordi’s World of Science, and Jade Travels in Time. - Worked effectively on-site and remotely. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Concordia University |
| Time period: | 2005 - 2007 |
| Degree: | Psychology and Education, BA |
PUBLICATIONS
| Books: | - Ordinary Miracles, ISBN 1-4116-7252-6 2006
Author of this book about effective communication in writing. Five star ( ) rating on Amazon.com and elsewhere: “Strongly recommended reading for classroom teachers and aspiring writers.” - Midwest Book Review, June 3, 2006 |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | - Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society for academic excellence.
- Business Networking International (BNI) 2007-2008 Member and Education Coordinator, Ville-Marie Chapter Responsible for providing weekly training on the subject of networking and service marketing. Educational Director for BNI Quebec, writing content disseminated to all chapters in Canada. 2007 Chapter MVP – “Excellence & Leadership” - CEMA – Concordia’s Entrepreneurship and Management Association 2006 Ventures Program Director Led the conceptualization and launch the organization’s student entrepreneurship assistance program. - Concordia Hillel 2005-2006 Vice President of Israel Affairs Initiated and spearheaded bridge-building projects between Arab and Jewish communities at Concordia, recognized with the Concordia Council for Student Life’s Award for Outstanding Contribution. - Jikishin Jujitsu Israel 1998-2005 Student, Assistant Instructor and Private Trainer In-depth study of the physical and philosophical aspects of the Japanese martial art. Achieved brown belt rank. Taught students of all ages, in groups and one-on-one. |
| Awards: | - BDC’s Enterprize2007 Business Plan Competition 2007
First place winner in the provincial round of the largest competition of its kind in Canada. Guest speaker at the Enterprize2008 business competition, on the subject of entrepreneurship. - QEC2007 Business Plan Competition 2007 Third prize winner in the international business plan competition. |
