George Hayek

Experience

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  JIM HAYEK, INC

  Jan 1971 - May 1972

  Owner

  Stan Steel Franchise builder. Responsible for sales and construction of Commercial Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings.

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  JEFFERSON STORES

  May 1972 - Mar 1978

  Store Operations Manager

  A regional discount store with $20 million in volume and staff of 150. Store Operations Manager responsible for all store functions and enforced systems and procedures including personnel, security, display, cash office, credit, maintenance, repairs, lease departments, shipping, receiving, warehouse, cashiers, service desk and restaurant

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  L. LURIA AND SON, INC

  Apr 1978 - Mar 1985

  Senior Buyer

  A Florida retail catalog showroom company with a volume of $100 million and 45stores Senior Buyer for Audio/Video/Office Electronics, Small Appliance, Personal Care, Housewares, Floor Care, Furniture, Luggage, Executive GiftsStaff of 5 managed all policy negotiations, merchandise selection, purchasing, advertising planning, distribution planning and invoice review. Participated in “Creative Merchandising” buying group and assisted in creating an independent catalog resulting in a unique assortment as well as customized vendor programs.Assisted in growing the company from an 8-store chain to 45 stores.Recruited by Service Merchandise Show less

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  SERVICE MERCHANDISE COMPANY

  Mar 1985 - Mar 1997

  Assistant Vice President Merchandising and Purchasing

  Corporate Officer and Merchandise Manager of a national retail catalog showroom company with 425 stores in 38 states and volume of $3.5 billion specializing in hard lines and jewelry. Mentored the buying staff in:Vendor relationsMerchandise planningAssortment planningFinancial planningGlobal sourcingMarketingSupply chain managementInventory controlPurchasingReplenishmentPromotional planningCatalog and flyer planningE-commercePricing Store presentationStore training30% global and domestic travel. Heavily traveled the entire Pacific Rim from Japan to Indonesia.Company no longer in business Show less

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  HAYEK STEEL FRAME HOMES, INC

  Feb 1992 - Apr 2004

  President / Owner

  Tri-Steel Structures Authorized Independent Distributor. Adaptation, sales and construction of residential Steel Frame Homes.Spec and custom home builder.

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  THORN AMERICAS, INC. / RENT A CENTER

  Apr 1997 - Aug 1998

  VP Merchandising, Purchasing and Logistics

  A corporate officer and senior executive committee member. Staff of 45 - responsible for the Merchandising, Purchasing and Logistics functions of the company. Duties included but were not limited to: Executive managementGlobal sourcingVendor relationsPolicy negotiationFinancial planningPromotional planningAssortment planningMarketing planningMerchandise purchasingStore procurement and replenishmentOperated and maintained 5 distribution centers with 4500 trucksTraffic control and efficient merchandise flow Company sold 8/1998 Show less

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  HOUSEWORKS USA, INC

  Feb 1998 - Mar 2001

  President / CEO

  A prototype Ready To Assemble home furnishings retail superstore. A personally developed business concept: wrote the business plan, financed the project, designed and launched the prototype store. Administered and directed all company activities including Merchandising, Operations, Sales, HR, Logistics, Information Systems and Finance. Store closed in March 2001 due to under capitalization.

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  HAYEK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2006

  President / Owner

  Sales, marketing and business consulting specializing in start up and acquisition. Services include:Marketing strategiesOperating practicesMerchandising strategies & policiesProcurement strategiesStrategic business planningExecutive management organizationIndustry & competitive analysisGlobal sourcingQuality controlPublic relationsWeb designCreative servicesE-commercePromotional advertisingPremium product sourcingSales representationProduct presentationEvent planning Show less

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  CENDANT, INC./NRT, INC./ COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, INC.

  Apr 2004 - Jul 2006

  Managing Broker

  Managing Broker and Branch ManagerFlorida Licensed Real Estate Broker and Cendant/NRT corporate officerStaff of 3 managing 60+ Florida licensed real estate Sales Associates.Duties include but not limited to:Manage Sales Associates within the Florida State lawsContract formation, negotiation and facilitationOffice profit and loss controlPlanningStaffingSales Associate recruitingMarketing innovationAdvertising design and implementationBusiness and individual coachingSales trainingTechnology trainingProcedure mentoringConduct informative sales meetingsImplement motivational activities Show less

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  Island and Resort Realty, LLC

  Nov 2006 - Apr 2024

  Managing Broker and Owner

  Island and Resort Realty is a full service Florida licensed real estate company specializing in luxury residential, primary residential, second home, vacation home, vacation rental, and investment real estate transactions. Office in Fort Lauderdale with sales coverage into the Treasure Coast, Florida.Professionals Driven by Excellence.A Boutique Real Estate Company with Local Roots and Global Reach that offers Superior Marketing Expertise, Contract Formation, Negotiation and Facilitation. Show less

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  High Point of Delray West Condominium Association Section 3 , Inc

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  President

  President - Director - Corporation CEO - $2 million budget with 388 units

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  LoKation® Real Estate

  Apr 2024 - now

  Real Estate Broker Associate