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Aleksander Chkhaidze

FIFA Licensed Football Agent
61 Paliashvili str.  Tbilisi, Georgia

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

FIFA Licensed Football Agent and Owner

Baller Management
10.2023 - Current
  • Founded Baller Management, a FIFA-certified football talent agency based in Tbilisi, Georgia, and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The agency specializes in player representation, contract negotiations, and mediating international transfers.
  • Our goals include becoming the leading football talent agency in the Caucasus region within five years, with a focus on emerging and professional athletes, and fostering long-term partnerships with major football clubs and sporting brands.
  • At Baller Management, our mission transcends the traditional boundaries of football talent management. We are committed to redefining this landscape by placing the utmost priority on the holistic development of our athletes' careers and personal growth. Our ethos is to serve as the pivotal catalysts in our clients' professional journeys, converting raw potential into tangible success. Through a combination of personalized attention, strategic career planning, and leveraging our expansive global network, we aim to unlock unparalleled opportunities within the Sports industry for our clients. Our dedication to fostering talent is matched by our commitment to ethical representation and the ambition to close the gap between emerging talents and the zenith of professional football.

<p>Chief Strategy & Development Officer </p> <p></p>

Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking (KTW Group)
5 2017 - Current
  • Led brand, product, and human resource management across all KTW Group divisions, including winemaking, fruit factories, hospitality, agricultural projects, and restaurants.
  • Played a pivotal role in KTW Group's market positioning, driving brand growth and expanding global exports.
  • Led significant projects such as the operations of Akhasheni Wine Resort, Orbeliani Residence Hotel, the development of multiple restaurant and wine cellar operations (Guramishvilis Marani, Chateau Askana), and the innovative planting of over 900 hectares of vineyards.
  • Represented KTW Group at prestigious wine and gourmet fairs worldwide, strengthening international presence and market reach.


<p>Co-Founder</p> <p></p>

Vault Wines
11.2018 - 08.2023
  • Co-founded Vault Wines, a technology company specializing in authenticating, tracing, packaging, and promoting products from unionized indigenous farmers.
  • Directed the mission to create and strengthen indigenous farmer unions, ensuring the authentication of their supply chains and exclusive sales of their products, maximizing income for the farmers.
  • Integrated blockchain-based transactional ledger systems for data collection and sorting, providing a transparent and secure supply chain.
  • Implemented customizable ERP modules as a comprehensive software solution for product supply chain authentication and operations management.

<p>Corporate Sales Intern</p> <p></p>

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | New York Islanders) 
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with corporate partners to enhance fan experiences and optimize stadium offerings for the Brooklyn Nets, NY Islanders, and The Barclays Center.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to premium clients, season-ticket holders, and partners, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.

<p>Corporate Partnership/Marketing Intern</p> <p></p>

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | New York Islanders) 
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Conducted in-depth research and analysis to identify potential corporate partners for the Brooklyn Nets, New York Islanders, and The Barclays Center.
  • Executed a variety of in-arena sponsor activations, enhancing fan engagement during Nets and Islanders home games.

<p>Intern at Sports Development Department</p> <p></p>

Ministry of Sports and Youth of Georgia
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Aided local sports federations in project management and funding them from the Ministry.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

New York University (NYU)
New York
05.2017

High School Diploma -

American Academy in Tbilisi (GZAAT)
05.2013

Skills

    Leadership, skilled at group and people management

    Enthusiastic, results-focused and committed to excellence

Timeline

FIFA Licensed Football Agent and Owner

Baller Management
10.2023 - Current

<p>Co-Founder</p> <p></p>

Vault Wines
11.2018 - 08.2023

<p>Corporate Sales Intern</p> <p></p>

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | New York Islanders) 
01.2016 - 05.2016

<p>Corporate Partnership/Marketing Intern</p> <p></p>

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (Brooklyn Nets | Barclays Center | New York Islanders) 
09.2015 - 01.2016

<p>Intern at Sports Development Department</p> <p></p>

Ministry of Sports and Youth of Georgia
05.2015 - 08.2015

<p>Chief Strategy & Development Officer </p> <p></p>

Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking (KTW Group)
5 2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

New York University (NYU)

High School Diploma -

American Academy in Tbilisi (GZAAT)
Aleksander ChkhaidzeFIFA Licensed Football Agent