George P. Neofytou
Delray Beach, FL ***** E-mail: ********@*****.***
Mobile: 561-***-****
Motivated, detail orientated professional with expertise in startups,
turnarounds, TQM, Kaizen and operations.
Adept at establishing avenues and launching new markets to maximize profits
in diverse settings and cultures.
o Chosen to direct 2 multinational startup operations; catered to nuances
of geographically diverse market.
o Achieved 5.2% hold for baccarat "dead chip" and rolling programs.
o 1st. to author and implement shift assistant program; expanded management
structure.
o Increased production over 25% to better than $250,000 per month, labor at
average of 22%
o Designed and implemented production operations Labor Analysis tracking
program linked to Incentive program.
Bottom-line contributor with proven ability to assess operational needs and
implement action plans.
o 99% success rate for quality control achieved through turnarounds;
increased sales significantly.
o Established customer satisfaction in competitive market with on-target
accounting catering to patron action.
o Achieved revenue records by setting new goals, table limit strategies and
management responsibilities.
o Improved 1 operation 33% via tracking, monitoring/maintenance; designed
additional profit strategies.
Team player and motivator able to lead an organization to its goals through
business acumen.
o Redesigned staff scheduling/created incentives; successfully establishing
loyalty and position effectiveness.
o Increased units per hour through training; raised machine operators'
level of awareness.
Professional
History
Casino Operations
Casino Manager
Star Cruise, 1994-1995, Singapore / Hong Kong
o Enlisted as key in expansion; grew to 5th. largest cruise line in the
world catering to the wealthiest clients.
o Brought second casino ship online from empty space to fully functioning
Table and Slot games environ.
o Transferred to first and premier casino ship to stabilize all areas of
the casino operation.
o Once successfully brought under control, set record making financial
results.
o Once bringing structure to the operation, employee morale and dedication
increased substantially.
o Wrote and introduced gaming Standard Operating Procedures for many unique
facets of the operation.
Assistant Casino Manager
Ameristar Casino, 1996-1997, Council Bluffs IA / Maiones Casino, 1988-1989,
Antigua, WI
o Recruited to start premier casinos, growing revenues on par with
successful industry standard.
o As Assistant Casino Manager at Maiones', position encompassed all Cage
Operations incl. Soft & Hard Count, Machine interface & maintenance.
Shift Manager
Frontier Hotel & Casino, 1990-1992, Las Vegas, NV
o Promoted from Craps Supervisor to instruct and motivate staff to achieve
above industry profitability standards.
Pit Manager
Boyd Gaming Group, 1995-1996, Kansas City, MO / Horseshoe Casino, 1995,
Bossier City, LA
Turning Stone Casino, 1993-1994, Verona, NY / Tropicana Hotel & Casino,
1981-1987, Atlantic City, NJ
o Repeatedly sought out for expert management/operational techniques to
start up or turn around casinos.
o Developed/implemented innovative techniques; increased gaming cycles' per
hour gaming profitability.
o All games Key License holder Atlantic City, NJ. Managed all high limit
pits; Baccarat, Craps, BJ & Roulette.
Scheduling Manager/Pit Supervisor
Seminole Casinos: 2008 to present
Hard Rock Hollywood: Baccarat room supervisor, Edited and created Standard
Operating Procedures for the Table Games environment.
Hard Rock Tampa: Assigned almost 1000 employees to 7/24 schedule using
spreadsheets and dedicated scheduling program; Virtual Roster. Created and
managed schedule for Table Games employees at all levels. Helped create
Scheduling Dept. Further duties as Pit Manager/Supervisor all games.
Classic Hollywood: Supervisor of Table Games
Production Manager, Operations
IKON Office Solutions, 2000 to 2001, Mountain View CA; 1997-1998, New York,
NY; 1992-1993, Los Angeles CA
o Supervise the activities of the production personnel in 7/24 operation.
Responsible for meeting the Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery and
Productivity Goals through successful management and coordination of
activities of team members engaged in the manufacturing of Legal Document
production.
o Transitioned analog copying environment to that of digital imaging; which
uses high speed scanning equipment.
Ridgways Legal Solutions, 1999-2000
o Recruited for key role in expansion and development of Production
Department.
o Introduced team member bonus program based on Quality and Productivity
goals.
Client Operations Representative
All Bases Covered, 2001-2002, Los Angeles CA.
o Recruited for key role in development of Accounts Receivable, Consultant
Scheduling & Customer Relations.
Education
North East London Polytechnic, London, UK, 1975-1977, accounting,
economics, business law and technology
Essex University, Colchester, UK, 1972-1973, electronics physics and
mathematics.
Skills and Experience: Proficient in Windows, Word and Excel. Excellent
Internet, email skills and operation of other key office peripherals.
Digital imagery. Virtual Roster personnel scheduling software.