Geon Ellis

Experience

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  Balltron

  Jan 1999 - Jul 2001

  Marketing Manager
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  GMG Marketing & Promotions

  Aug 2001 - Jun 2003

  Owner
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  One Africa Television

  Jul 2003 - Apr 2004

  Client Portfolio Manager
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  Corporate Guarantee and Insurance Company of Namibia Limited

  May 2004 - Nov 2009

  Marketing Manager
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  Corporate Properties

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2007

  Manage
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  Namibia Factors & Shippers

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2007

  Manager
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  Caterserve

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2010

  Business Consultant

  • Assisted management in formulating and implementing effective systems and procedures throughout the company• Facilitated the restructuring process to streamline the company structure• Managed and conducted the resulting retrenchment process

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  Hollard Insurance Company of Namibia

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2014

  Manager: Personal Lines Insurance

  • Oversaw the daily management of the administration team• Maintained and grew the personal lines insurance book, which generated more than NZ$20million in annual GWP• Managed projects that successfully implemented a new scientific rating model, and a new computer system• Managed daily correspondence with the broker base• Developed and maintained good working relationships with the broker base

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  Accolade Properties Namibia (Pty) Ltd

  Mar 2014 - May 2017

  Managing Director

  • Managed the strategic planning, and township and municipal administrative processes for the Sungate Township development, a 408-hectare mixed use development near the airport in Windhoek• Held regular meetings with stakeholders and land owners on the development and township management• Supervised the sales and development of land, including consultations with investors for funding• Oversaw the installation of utilities and services, and liaised with government departments and authorities• Managed the project to keep the development on track and achieve set timelines and deadlines• Managed the company finances and met with project debtors• Liaised with lawyers and conveyancing attorneys to apply legislation to town planning scheme• Assisted with implementation processes and systems of the Sungate Owners’ Association• Consulted with the project engineers, architects, town planners, and urban designers during project development• Managed daily office operations including people management, recruitment, targets, and performance appraisals• Ensured stakeholders were kept up to date with the project progress• Identified and developed opportunities for new business• Ensured operations were efficient and aligned to set budgets• Implemented processes and governance controls to ensure compliance to regulatory and municipal requirements • Managed the marketing and sales of serviced land Show less

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  Faanbergh Winckler Developers

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  Business Consultant

  • Assisted management in the development and implementation of systems and procedures for the Swakopmund Retirement Village development, which included single residential units, frail care, and medical step-down facilities• Liaised with medical insurance companies to register the companies for claims• Developed and implemented structures and processes in the management company which oversaw village operations• Day-to-day management of the operations team, including securing relevant services for the facility• Strategic planning for the future management of the village• Managed projects to introduce and secure services at the medical step-down facility, facility maintenance, and housekeeping• Implemented governance controls in line with medical legislation, and guided and directed staff to operate efficiently• Managed budgets and ensured operational efficiency• Attended meetings and consultations with the Homeowners’ Association, and optimised customer relations• Assisted with the appointment and training of administrative personnel• Marketing and selling the company’s brand Show less

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  Hollard Insurance Company of Namibia

  Mar 2018 - now

  National Commercial Manager

  • Managing the administration and sales teams in their day-to-day tasks, ensuring growth on a national level• Maintaining and growing the commercial insurance book, which generates more than NZ$50million in Gross Written Premium (GWP)• Regularly corresponding with the broker base, building and growing strong working relationships• Identifying and developing business opportunities• Ensuring efficient operational processes, and adherence to regulatory requirements• Building and maintaining customer relationships, to ensure customer satisfaction and retention• Managing broker relationships for the nationwide commercial and corporate portfolios• Managing budgets and cost saving initiatives• Implementing governance controls to manage risks and underwriting returns• Implementing people practices aligned to organisational guidelines, policies, culture and values• Coaching, guiding, and developing staff performance, and conducting performance appraisals against set criteria• Networking and building relationships with clients and insurance brokers• Managing the marketing, development, and distribution strategies for products, and managing the portfolio sales performance against set targets Show less