DAVID LEVEY

Versatile Operations Leader
C. de Vallehermoso, 50, 28015, Madrid, ES.

About

Highly adaptable Operations and Revenue Leader with 20+ years of international experience across hospitality, cruise, gaming, and time-critical logistics. Renowned for hands-on problem-solving, optimizing complex processes, and driving significant revenue growth in fast-paced, global environments. Passionate about leveraging strategic acumen and cross-cultural leadership to deliver tangible results while embracing dynamic, physically active roles.

Work

LB CruiseOps
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Managing Partner

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Summary

Led comprehensive consulting and management services for onboard revenue operations, enhancing guest experience and driving incremental revenue for cruise and hospitality clients.

Highlights

Delivered end-to-end operational setup for MV Renaissance's casino, including layout, procedures, and team deployment, ensuring seamless launch and high-quality guest experience.

Advised on pricing, promotions, and product mix strategies for multiple revenue centers, resulting in measurable improvements in yield and guest satisfaction.

Spearheaded multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams, coordinating technical, hotel, and commercial stakeholders to consistently deliver projects on time and within budget.

Independent Contractor
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Freelance On-Board Courier (Time-Critical Logistics)

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Summary

Provided time-critical logistics solutions as an independent contractor, managing urgent global shipments and complex operational challenges with precision and reliability.

Highlights

Successfully completed over 65 hand-carry assignments for 20+ agencies, demonstrating exceptional reliability and efficiency in time-critical logistics across diverse industries.

Managed urgent deliveries of automotive, aerospace, industrial, and high-value shipments, often under minimal notice and complex routing, ensuring on-time arrival.

Expertly navigated international customs and regulatory requirements, proactively resolving documentation issues across multiple countries to ensure seamless cargo release and delivery.

Executed extremely tight missions, including a same-day Madrid-Barcelona delivery with a five-hour total turnaround, showcasing rapid response and operational agility.

Two Zero One Enterprises
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Senior Consultant

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Summary

Provided expert consulting in casino, restaurant development, revenue optimization, and operations for cruise lines, hotels, and gaming operators, driving performance improvements.

Highlights

Developed and implemented data-driven pricing strategies and discount structures, moving beyond theoretical models to achieve optimal market performance.

Trained and coached operations teams in revenue management, service standards, and compliance, significantly enhancing practical, on-the-floor execution across client sites.

Orchestrated the setup of onboard revenue operations for India's first premium cruise line (Jalesh Cruises), encompassing casinos and related departments.

Supported product and operations strategy for GameVault, a B2B gambling software provider, facilitating land-based casinos' transition to online platforms.

Designed, built, and operated the Budapest Speakeasy Bar & Café from business case to daily management, establishing a premium bar concept in central Budapest.

Grupo Pullmantur (Cruise Line)
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Gaming & Retail Operations Manager

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Summary

Managed key operations for casinos, video arcades, gift shops, spas, and photo departments across up to eight ships, significantly enhancing revenue and guest satisfaction.

Highlights

Drove substantial revenue growth, achieving an 18% increase in casino revenue (2007-2015) and an 8% increase in Photo Department revenue (2009-2014), while simultaneously reducing costs by 5% year-on-year.

Secured two major contracts valued at approximately €40M for revenue generation and refurbishment projects, demonstrating strong negotiation and strategic partnership skills.

Authored and implemented 100% of control policies and procedures for gaming operations, which significantly improved compliance and operational consistency across the fleet.

Maintained an exceptional 93% employee retention rate prior to outsourcing, reflecting strong leadership, effective coaching, and commitment to people development.

Various Clients
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Casino Operations Consultant

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Summary

Consulted for land-based and online casino and sportsbook operators, optimizing product layout, marketing strategies, and operational controls.

Highlights

Provided strategic recommendations for product layout and marketing initiatives, enhancing player engagement and operational efficiency for diverse casino clients.

Developed and implemented robust operational control frameworks, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk across gaming operations.

Sportsbook/Casino
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Revenue & Administration Manager

Managua, Managua, Nicaragua

Summary

Conceived, designed, and implemented a comprehensive physical and online sportsbook/casino, establishing systems, procedures, and training programs.

Highlights

Designed and successfully launched a fully functional physical sportsbook and online casino, integrating all necessary systems and operational procedures.

Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for the operational team, ensuring high standards of service and compliance from inception.

Education

Stevenson College

Studies

Psychology

Various Industry Training

Certification

Security Awareness for Cruise Ship Operations

Ongoing Professional Development

Professional Development

Revenue Management, Hospitality Operations, and Logistics

Languages

English

Native

Spanish

Proficient

Skills

Customer Experience & Service Quality

Guest Satisfaction, Service Standards, Experience Optimization, Stakeholder Management.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making Under Pressure, Operational Challenges, Customs & Regulatory Navigation.

Leadership & People Development

Team Leadership, Mentoring, People Development, Cross-Cultural Communication, Employee Retention, Coaching.

Project & Change Management

Multi-Site Operations, Implementation, Stakeholder Coordination, Budget Management, On-Time Delivery.

Revenue Growth & Strategy

Pricing Strategy, Discount Structures, Promotions.

Operations & Logistics Management

Cruise Operations, Hospitality Management, On-Board Courier, Time-Critical Logistics, Process Optimization, Global Supply Chain.