Geoffrey Cella Email & Phone Number

New Braunfels, TX, US

Texas, United States

Recruited to aggregate line of business forecasts in Database Tool. Engaged Delivery Managers and EMG on forecasting process and created transpositions of existing forecasts into the new model.  Managed Forecasting cycle for $500M of IT estimates including assumptions and aggregated into a Self-Built Access Database Tool. Recommended and Influenced PMO to.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Promoted to build forecasts and manage business needs for all IT engagements, including key growth, operations, and maintenance initiatives.
• Transformed struggling relationships between Business and Technology by engaging both teams in the pursuit of common goals. Established strategic partnerships with program sponsors, business strategy and planning.
• Changed the forecasting mechanism from an aggregate-level to a project-level view, allowing teams to rapidly identify and address issues.
• Consistently recognized by IT leadership and peers for understanding their unique needs and building collaborations that get results.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Recruited to transform annual budgeting and forecasting into a trustworthy and reliable operation by establishing new, repeatable processes. Collaborated with directors and AVP on mission-critical projects including.
• Realized a 33% increase in funding for the largest modernization program in insurance industry history by analyzing historical data and building the data story to communicate the organizational need.
• Expertly forecasted business financials within 1% of target in 2020 and <1% in 2021. Built collaborative, cross-functional partnerships with eight program managers to build mock forecasts, identify critical components.
• Increased program flexibility within scope, schedule, and budget decisions by coaching team members to drive financial planning to the lowest level.

Chicago, IL

• Consulted within diverse industries, including financial services, construction, telecommunications, and B2B sales. Supported internal business growth through business development activities and deepening relationships.
• B2B Hardware Company: Led team in restructuring annual compensation and incentive pay plans.
• Regional Private Bank: Led a team of 30 in migrating the client lock box process to a third-party bank, connecting operations, and ensuring the white-glove level of service remained intact. Set up all repeatable.
• Commercial Construction Manufacturer: Aligned accounting to physical locations of branches and facilities.
• Top 3 Kenway Client: Revamped account plan, coordinated new communication strategy, and motivated the team to increase networking activities through positive feedback.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

• I worked closely with two professors from the university’s Management department while also enrolled as a full time graduate student.
• Performed extensive research on legal settlements pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Graded exams and term papers for undergraduate coursework.
• Performed extensive research for Organizational Behavior meta-analysis
• Wrote and published reference articles and summaries for Business Ethics textbook (Tesla, cruise industry, Facebook)

Chicago, IL

• Traded based on fixed income interest rate futures and derivatives. Provided overnight recaps and critical market insights of Asian and European market anomalies for management and colleagues.
• Realized $83K in daily trading profit by performing causal analysis and correlation studies that successfully determined inter-market patterns and trends.
• Coached and mentored six junior traders by establishing a structured, hands-on training program that guided them to build tactical strategies and gain skills to navigate interest rate derivative markets.

Chicago, IL

The key solution I created through this business, an online-based amateur endurance athlete community, was to combine their purchasing power and product expertise to reduce the costs of purchasing athletic apparel and equipment. In refining the business concept, I eliminated various roadblocks and redesigned the system to prepare it for launch.Our strategy.

Indianapolis, IN / Countryside, IL

I began my career at Air Liquide as an Inside Sales Specialist. I effectively managed over of 70 bulk industrial gas accounts in the Midwest region, which generated over $5 million revenue annually. I identified and targeted specific leads and coordinated with relevant account managers through publications such as Industrial Info Resources, Inc.I earned a.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Economics

Activities and Societies: University Honors Program, Richard T. Farmer School of Business Honors Program, Honors Business Association.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Quantitative Methods For Business, Econometrics

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant, Economics/Finance/Operations Tutor