Benjamin Mark Geller
Austin,Texas
Summary
To secure fulltime employment in a sales and/ or managerial capacity that involves product development with a company possessing an entrepreneurial spirit daily
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Logistics and Transportation
Covert Auto Group
Bastrop, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with shippers, customers and receivers regarding changes in pick up or delivery status.
- Identified and implemented supply chain improvement opportunities.
- Customer Service
- Organizing of transporting customer automobile from service department
- Shipment of newly purchased automobiles around the United States
Managing General Partner
Ntrust Technology, Information Technology Consulting
Austin, Texas
10.2013 - Current
- Developed favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and implementation of marketing and sales strategies
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
- Developed and created new and existing business platforms with customers such as Oracle, Dell, Samsung and Tesla
Vice President of Sales
Impo International
02.2007 - 01.2014
- Marketing and branding focus was on developing a private label business that included DSW, Macy's, Shoe Carnival, Nordstrom's, Shoe Station, Kohl's, JC Penney, Bealls Corporate, Army Air Force
- My responsibilities included extensive Asian travel and developing product for management and buyers at the factory level that best fit the different needs of each company
Vice President of Sales
Markon Footwear
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Manage sales and placement of product at the factory level
- Worked in product development and sales
- Traveled extensively to Italy and China
Vice President of Sales
Connors Footwear
Boston, MA
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Named President of Modellista in 2005, a division of Connors Footwear
- Increased total sales in the division by 11.8 million dollars
- Produced the largest numbers in total sales for the branded segment in the company
- Executed all sales and merchandising
- Assisted in the product development for both branded and first cost
- Sold and maintained the JC Penney account for White Mountain, a division of Connors Footwear
- This job included building footwear product and working with the different overseas offices
- This area grew to represent very significant gross margin dollars for the company
- Analyzed competitive environment and customer procurement trends to support growth strategies.
Major League Baseball
01.1986 - 01.2002
- Certified by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) as a licensed player's agent
- Negotiated contracts and held arbitration hearings on their behalf
- Handled all endorsement opportunities.
National Football League
01.1985 - 01.2002
- Certified by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) as a licensed player's agent
- Negotiated all contracts for those players I represented
- Handled all endorsement opportunities
- Prepared new players for combine presentation with National Football League teams
- Maintained healthy relationships with team ownership and management
- Never had a grievance filed against me.
Founding Partner
A. Marinelli Shoes and Accessories
Miami, FL
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Founded company with five other partners, all originally from Unisa: Anthony Marinelli, Barry Schwartz, Harvey Goodman, Steve Mahfood, Larry Gladstone and myself Benjamin Geller
- Oversaw the northeast region from Virginia to Maine
- Organized owner meetings with investors and communication with our lender and partner, Chartwell International and First Boston
- Forced into semi-retirement with the terminal diagnosis of my dear mother
- I still remain on the Board of Directors today.
Unisa Footwear
Miami, FL
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Managed the southeast region as well as the Caribbean Islands and Mexico
- Produced the most profitable division for the company
- Created a territory with the highest volume for the company, 11.3 million dollars in sales.
Andrew Geller
New York, NY
01.1984 - 01.1988
- Successfully managed the Midwest region for Andrew Geller
- Effectively managed the division of Beene Bag of Geoffrey Beene, a division of the Andrew Geller company for the southwest region
- Spent considerable time in Italy with our factories inspecting and handling quality control.
Managing Director
Wexner & Jacobson-Josephs
Chicago, IL
01.1981 - 01.1984
- Oversaw the merchandising retail operations for Atlanta, Chicago, Beaumont and New Orleans
- Was the ladies shoe buyer for the Atlanta and Chicago divisions.
- Broke down strategic problems and analysis to provide insights and recommendations.
Education
Business Management
University of Texas
01.1981
Skills
- Arbitration, branding, contracts, diagnosis, focus, inspecting, marketing, merchandising, product development, quality control, retail, sales
- Solutions driven
- Proficiency in developing long lasting relationships, Client-focused Quick learner and determined self starter
- A problem solver and a developer
- A growth mindset
PERSONAL
Mr. Geller is the proud father of 3 extraordinary children ages 31, 28, 25. All of them are leading lives of helping those in need. Mr. Geller is also surrounded by a loving supportive family.
References are available upon request
Timeline
Director of Logistics and Transportation
Covert Auto Group
01.2022 - Current
Managing General Partner
Ntrust Technology, Information Technology Consulting
10.2013 - Current
Vice President of Sales
Impo International
02.2007 - 01.2014
Vice President of Sales
Markon Footwear
01.2006 - 01.2007
Vice President of Sales
Connors Footwear
01.1996 - 01.2006
Founding Partner
A. Marinelli Shoes and Accessories
01.1993 - 01.1995
Unisa Footwear
01.1988 - 01.1993
Major League Baseball
01.1986 - 01.2002
National Football League
01.1985 - 01.2002
Andrew Geller
01.1984 - 01.1988
Managing Director
Wexner & Jacobson-Josephs
01.1981 - 01.1984
Business Management
University of Texas
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