Chris Meisner

Experience

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  Meisner Aircraft, Inc.

  Jun 2003 - now

  • End-to-end sales and acquisitions of multi-million dollar aircraft for Fortune 500 companies, independent business owners & high net wealth individuals• Purchasing of aircraft inventory/Trade-In's, market value research, CRM• Manage worldwide advertising strategy for all class of aircraft in US, Europe, Canada, and South & Central America. • Supported end-to-end sales and acquisition of multi-million dollar aircraft for Fortune 500 companies and high wealth individuals• Responsibilities include lead generation, contract writing and proofing, market value research, and customer follow-up• Managed advertising budget and created print ads for The Wall Street Journal and Chicago Crain’s Business.

  • Vice President

    May 2008 - now

  • Corporate Aircraft Sales

    Jun 2003 - Feb 2009
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  Jockey International, Inc.

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Men's Sr. Buyer Intern

  • Responsible for managing and replenishing inventory levels for Jockey's 98 retail stores.• Met with fabric suppliers and sourced product for Men's sock line.• Helped select spring 2008 color line based upon current social trends.

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  Nicodem Enterprises

  Feb 2009 - Dec 2009

  Marketing + Business Development

  • Worked with an experienced team of sales and marketing professionals to convert sales for several inventions including the Ink-O-Dem, the most well-known ink cartridge refiller in the world and ThePuttingGame.com• Cooperated with in-house engineers to design and manufacture consumer products and take them to market

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  Geneva Supply Inc.

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2010

  Operations Manager

  • Specialty logistics solution firm to Amazon.com and other online retail. Responsibilities included business development, procurement for major product lines, inventory management, website management, and accounts receivable.

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  BTL Asphalt Services

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2019

  Silent Partner

  BTL Asphalt is the premier provider of commercial & residential asphalt maintenance in SE Wisconsin. Whether you’re in need of sealcoating, crack filling, parking lot striping or pothole repair, BTL has been the trusted name in Walworth County and beyond to care for your asphalt. Serving the following communities: Janesville, Lake Geneva, Delavan, Whitewater, Elkhorn, Burlington, East Troy, Kenosha & SW Milwaukee suburbs.

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  International Aircraft Dealers Association

  Oct 2017 - Oct 2022

  Board Member

  Working for business aircraft owners globally, the International Aircraft Dealers Association is committed to professional standards, ethics and the exchange of information among its members and to the public for the purpose of creating a more efficient market, facilitating transactions and providing transparency into the transaction process, thereby increasing business aircraft ownership and usage worldwide.

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  Lake Geneva Ministries

  May 2023 - now

  Board Member