Author of the "Getting Started in Salesforce Series" on Amazon: http://amzn.to/1JIw8ko
Curious how I help my clients? It's very simple:
1. I coach my clients to streamline business processes & introduce efficiencies by eliminating redundant, time consuming steps.
2. I help my clients leverage technology to automate operations, while improving communication, transparency, consistency & sustainability in a digitized, paperless environment.
3. I guide my clients by implementing proven marketing principles across communication channels, industries & audiences.
My clients are typically intrigued and inspired by my innate passion for my work.
My clients allow me to enthusiastically ignite the power of Salesforce within their organizations.
Founder & CEO @ As Founder & CEO of Brainiate, we help organizations interested in simplifying, streamlining & automating their business processes leveraging the Salesforce platform.
We empower Salesforce users to unleash the power of the Salesforce platform to make their day-to-day jobs easier, more intuitive, flexible and fun.
Yes....fun!
The Brainiate team of Salesforce experts is focused on dramatically transforming business operations across a wide array of industries.
Are you ready to Brainiate?
If so - give us a call @ 201-478-7412 and get ready for an awesome transformation to begin.
If you are a law firm, and you are ready to Brainiate - step to the front of the line. Sorry, but I cannot hide my passion for integrating the magic of Salesforce for the legal industry.
Want to join the Brainiate team?
If so - email me at dgiller@brainiate.com and be prepared to demonstrate that your passion and expertise is in sync with our vision & culture.
P.S.
Salesforce Certification and having a great sense of humor are prerequisites for joining the team. From January 2013 to Present (2 years 10 months) Greater New York City AreaSalesforce Guru @ Responsible for the deployment and ongoing support of Salesforce.com to several sub-businesses within GE Capital Americas - including customizations, automation, workflows, data migration and training of Sales and Marketing users.
Responsible for the introduction, implementation and ongoing support of multiple Salesforce apps to meet the needs of Sales and Marketing professionals across GE Capital Americas in their marketing and campaigning initiatives.
Responsible for the development of short and long range marketing plans and strategies for increased and new market penetration, including selecting target markets, recommending new methodologies, establishing communication plans for specific segments and recommending strategic actions to grow GE's presence in specific segments and products.
Responsible for training all Salesforce users across GE Capital Americas on how to leverage Salesforce to track their contacts, accounts, activities, and opportunities in a simple and efficient manner.
Evaluated, refined and collected feedback on marketing strategies and conducted rhythmic analysis to make appropriate adjustments.
Identified gaps in the current sales and marketing strategies to develop corrective action and plans to fill those gaps to increase segment penetration, touches with the customer and respond to win/loss data analysis.
Developed practical and innovative ways to identify and meet business goals.
Responsible for creating structure, building processes and rigor in order to execute business objectives.
Built and maintained solid relationships with key stakeholders. From April 2007 to May 2015 (8 years 2 months) Greater New York City AreaAdjunct Associate Professor @ Adjunct Associate professor at Hostos Community College, teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in the areas of marketing, business management and corporate finance.
Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate classes including:
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Business Management
- Principles of Finance
- Business Law
Researched and implemented new and innovative technologies to:
• delivered coursework material to students both in classroom and at home;
• provided students with additional resources to extend the coursework studies;
• facilitated test-taking in an efficient and comprehensive manner;
• captured students’ immediate understanding of materials in the classroom.
Inspired students to integrate technology into daily classroom activities.
Mentored and guided students on career choices, providing insights into various professions and work environments. From September 2009 to June 2014 (4 years 10 months) Bronx, New YorkAttorney @ Expecting to be laid off during multiple rounds of downsizing within GE Capital in 2008, I opened up my own law practice, counseling clients (during evenings & weekends) who were struggling with overwhelming debt.
I started working with nonprofit and charity organizations in New York and New Jersey, who referred many clients to my practice for counseling on debt-related matters including debt settlement, bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.
I created a matrix organization including virtual receptionists & paralegals to handle client intake. Several freelance attorneys conducted legal research, drafted legal documents, & made court appearances on my behalf.
I also became a motivational speaker, speaking publicly on managing debt & living frugally while teaching people how to avoid becoming my clients.
In order to manage my law practice in an automated & streamlined fashion, I leveraged my expertise in Salesforce.
I customized Salesforce to properly track all of my clients, cases, documents, meetings, emails, court notices & outstanding tasks. Through workflows and triggers, I ensured that all cases were handled according to my defined business processes, & clients received ongoing updates on their cases at critical intervals.
I utilized several third party apps in Salesforce to efficiently integrate relevant information directly into Salesforce, eliminating the need to reference multiple systems to track client data. Salesforce allowed me to efficiently manage my clients' legal matters in a streamlined & productive fashion - from my desktop, mobile phone or iPad.
I utilized my expertise in marketing in order to create a respected brand, through the systematic rollout of a logo, website, SEO strategies, blog and effective use of social media to provide guidance & advice to targeted individuals struggling with debt issues. Integrating Salesforce in these methodologies, I was able to effectively track performance of all marketing efforts. From November 2008 to December 2012 (4 years 2 months) Hackensack, NJIT Program Manager @ Responsible for managing a diverse team including external consultants, internal IT developers and subject matter experts within IT and the corresponding functional business units.
Managed the delivery of Siebel Marketing and Siebel Analytics throughout the company, to effectively manage direct mail and email campaigns in an efficient manner.
Designed and delivered customized training courses for Siebel Marketing and Siebel Analytics to over 50 Marketing and Sales Managers.
Designed and deployed performance dashboards for internal telemarketing center to monitor call center effectiveness. From December 2004 to March 2007 (2 years 4 months) Danbury, CTIT Project Manager @ Analyzed critical business processes owned by Corporate Communications and Legal, identifying areas to streamline costs and increase productivity through the implementation of best practices gathered from other business areas throughout NBC or GE.
Prepared and presented technology-based solutions to senior executives communicating all relevant aspects of proposed project details including goals, objectives, deliverables, timeline, expenses and rollout plan.
Managed a portfolio of 10-20 active projects for client groups, by coordinating and conducting regularly scheduled update meetings and conference calls with core project team members with documented project plans and updates.
Led multiple project teams of 8-15 individuals consisting of functional owners, subject matter experts, developers and other members of the IT team. From May 2000 to December 2004 (4 years 8 months) New York, New YorkVP – Legal Marketing and Business Development @ Responsible for strategically identifying content and revenue generating opportunities via ongoing research, partner contact and the strategic analysis of market trends, competition and possible growth opportunities.
Structured and negotiated relationships with appropriate corporate partners in order to minimize corporate expenditures while maximizing revenue potential.
Planned, executed and managed business development projects in accordance with those goals set by the executive team. From October 1999 to May 2000 (8 months) Edison, New JerseyMarketing Director @ Planned, designed and implemented ongoing marketing initiatives for display advertisements, direct mail campaigns and internet promotions for the company’s websites, books, newsletters and other publications including The New York Law Journal, www.lawcatalog.com and www.nylj.com.
Formed strategic partnerships with other websites to resell ALM publications to attorneys throughout the country.
Managed both in-house employees and external freelancers who assisted in the copy writing, graphic design, list selections, printing and mailing of all promotional items. From February 1999 to September 1999 (8 months) Greater New York City AreaProduct Manager @ Held directly responsible for $6 million product line.
Created new corporate vision and managed new business development and strategic planning to maximize growth and profitability.
Managed external advertising agency relationships, directing the creation, production and implementation of marketing programs for new product introductions and integrated direct marketing initiatives.
Was responsible for conducting ongoing analysis to evaluate the efficiency, quality and productivity of business operations.
Successfully repositioned company as a leader in the legal supply industry. From November 1997 to February 1999 (1 year 4 months) Cranford, New JerseyProduct Manager @ Developed, planned and coordinated a start-up bar review course in a highly competitive market by working closely with West Bar Review’s CEO and other West Publishing executives.
Planned and developed marketing strategies, promotional events, Sales Representative training programs and meetings.
Prepared and presented seminars designed to guide law students through the application and exam portions of the NY and NJ bar exams. From March 1995 to August 1997 (2 years 6 months) Greater New York City Area
Juris Doctorate, Law @ Syracuse University College of Law From 1990 to 1993 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy @ Brooklyn College From 1986 to 1990 David Geek is skilled in: CRM, Salesforce.com, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Analytics, Email Marketing, Start-ups, Management, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Business Development, Training, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Process, Integration, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, CRM software, Product Management, Marketing Management, Campaign Strategies, Business Process..., Leadership, Six Sigma, Email Campaigning, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Being Friggin' Awesome