1. George Letakis
Relevant Business Experience
• Senior entrepreneurial executive with more than 20 years of experience
managing sales, marketing, operations, procurement, personnel and
merchandising at district, regional and corporate levels for both start-up and
established companies.
• As Technical Purchaser, extensive knowledge in procurement and strategic
sourcing of technical items for navigation, engine, hotel, ship’s hospital, galley,
restaurant and consumable items such as fuel, chemicals and lube oil for
cruise lines and hotel industry. Sourced for large scale technical and
navigational items needed for maintenance, repairs, new build and
refurbishment projects within company’s multi-million dollar budgets. Sourced
hard to find and obsolete items and researched manufacturers for fabrication
and replacement in a global scale. Collaborated with Technical Supervisors and
Port Captains in regulatory compliance and issued Performance contract to
licensed and certified vendors/suppliers to meet quality control standards
• As Director of Sales and Marketing for a Marine Consulting, Engineering and
Technical company, oversee strategic account planning, business
development, sales forecasting, marketing, pricing, training and successfully
accelerated sales with existing accounts and brought in new large scale
accounts. Planned and executed new approaches as marketing strategies to
increase clientele. Contributed unique technical and sales skills sorely needed
to develop and introduce new products to market and update established
products. Negotiated contracts and increased the volume and profitability of
the company.
• As Director of Sales and Marketing for a technical ship supply company,
created clients data base, negotiated contracts, and defined internal
hardware, software, and networking standards. Penetrated large
competitively held accounts. Developed business and financial plans with full
P&L responsibility. Established annual sales goals.
• Instrumental in the successful Start-up of operations of three Cruise lines in
South Florida. Responsible for overseeing all shore side and onboard
operations and dealt with local authorities regarding rules and regulatory
compliance. Negotiated contracts with suppliers and concessions. Designed
and implemented cruise lines policies and procedures for smooth operation
and in order to provide total customer satisfaction.
Relevant Career Experience:
2007 - 2014 ISP/FleetPro Ocean Inc.
Technical Purchasing /Procurement/Logistics
2003 - 2007 Maritime Diesel Inc.
Director of Sales and Marketing
2000 - 2003 Sealand Supplies, Inc.
Director of Sales and Marketing
1998 - 2000 Sun Cruz Casino
Fleet Director Food and Beverage
1994 - 1998 Stellar Cruise Services
Food & Beverage / Hotel Manager
1992 - 1994 Starlite Cruises
Vice President Operations
1990 - 1992 Tropicana Cruises
Director of Operations
1987 - 1990 Discovery Cruises
Operations Manager
Industry Experience
Ship Management
Procurement
Sales & Marketing
Hospitality
Food & Beverage
Company Start-ups
Functional Experience
Business to Business Sales and
Product Development
Sales Support Operations
Project Management
Product Research and Development
Key Account Management
Equipment Service Markets
International Manufacturing Sales &
Distribution
Supply Chain and
Inventory Management
Performance Contracts
Cost Control
Procurement and Logistics
Supplier Management
Product Sourcing
Contract Management
Best Practices and Process
Improvement
Client Relationship
Regulatory Compliance
Problem Solving
Concessions Management
Systems Experience
Excel, Word, Power Point,
QuickBooks, NS5, MXP
Education
University of Athens,
BA Economics & Labor Law
Associate Degree, Sales & Marketing
Management
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3415 Willowwood Rd.
Lauderhill, FL 33319
(786) 303-7447
gletakis@gmail.com