Thomas Seoh
Industrial Engineering and Economics graduate from Northwestern University, currently pursuing MEng degree at MIT. Worked 3 years at Digitas - Publicis Groupe.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | HTML / CSS, Industrial Engineering, Javascript, SQL, Web Development |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Digitas – Publicis Groupe, New York, NY |
| Position: | Manager of Strategy and Analysis |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2008 |
| Description: | Manager of Strategy and Analysis for a global interactive advertising agency. In charge of developing and executing marketing programs that optimize multi-million dollar campaigns
• Created web measurement programs for IBM corporate branding and American Express acquisition campaigns, helping grow the yearly revenue for the analytical capability by 20% • Developed optimization models for the launch of the new American Express “Plum” card, resulting in acquisition volume of more than 100% higher than forecasts • Analyzed behavioral data to create an engagement strategy for small business owners on OPENForum.com, resulting in quarterly growth of user activity by more than 30% • Researched messaging of mid-market technology products to identify growth opportunities for IBM. Led to the deployment of small business campaign driving multi-million dollars in leads • Was the direct supervisor for 4 analysts across multiple clients, managing their training and development • Managed a global team of 15 countries across Europe and Asia to analyze and create online strategies for IBM’s knowledge publication web site |
| Employer: | McMaster-Carr Supply Company, Elmhurst, IL |
| Position: | Systems Architect |
| Time period: | December 2002 - November 2005 |
| Description: | Systems Architect for a leading industrial supply warehousing and distribution company. Developed web applications to supplement sales, marketing, and shipping functions
• Worked with cross functional team to create online strategies that helped increase daily internet sales by over 90% within a year • Developed a shipping interface to provide customers with real time shipping estimates. This change resulted in decreased errors, reducing remuneration costs for the company • Led a cross-functional team of 5 members to develop a web reporting application for sales and marketing departments, resulting in a savings of nearly 200 work hours per month |
EDUCATION
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Time period: | 2007 - 2009 |
| Degree: | Logistics and Supply Chain Management, MEng |
| University: | Northwestern University |
| Time period: | 1998 - 2003 |
| Degree: | Industrial Engineering and Economics, BSc |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Co-Founder of Inkii.com and Inkii-bono (Beta), VentureShips (Member), Supply Chain Club (Marketing Director), Soccer – Metro Soccer Team Captain, Backpacking Abroad (11 countries), Squash, Basketball, and Golf |
