Sergey

2025 SM\ SERGII MELNYKOV

Universal Manager
with 35+ Years in Hospitality, Safety & Logistics, Construction, Security, and Sales
Location: Valencia, Spain / Currently working in Albertville, France
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PROFILE

Dynamic and multilingual manager with over 35 years of international experience in
hospitality, construction, safety, logistics, and property sales. A proven leader (CEO, COO,
Head of Safety & Security), managing teams of up to 700 people and multimillion-dollar
projects (e.g., QE2 Dubai, a complex of 60 villas in Bali). Skilled in business development,
operations, and sales of luxury yachts (50+ feet) in the Mediterranean Sea. Fluent in Russian
(native) English and Greek, with a creative and energetic approach to delivering results.
Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in Europe, UAE, Russia, Romania, Bali, or
Ukraine.

KEY SKILLS

● CUSTOM CLEARENCE operations
● Hospitality Management (Hotels, Villas, Cruise Liners)
● Business Development & Logistics
● Construction & Project Management
● Health, Safety & Security Leadership
● Yacht Sales & Operations (50+ feet, Mediterranean Sea)
● Languages: Greek (good), Russian (native), English
(professional), Ukrainian (very good),Spanish (basic),
Italian (basic)
● Real Estate Operations | IT Startups (hobby) | Interior Design
(practical experience with portfolio Odessa, Athens)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tour Operator (Best Tour Courchevel) (Alps Mountains-Geneva )
Self-Employed, Albertville, France
2024 – Present

● Provide reliable tour services in the French and Swiss Alps, showcasing expertise in
logistics and client focus.
● MANAGER
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Head of Technical & Security Department LB
Bali, Indonesia
6 months, 2024

● Directed technical maintenance and security for a complex of 28–60 luxury villa
construction projects in the hospitality sector.
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Development Department Project Manager
KMS Kapal Marine Service, Valencia, Spain
2022 – 2023

● Led emergency ship repair and refit projects, coordinating technical teams and ensuring
timely delivery.
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● MANAGER DPT
Pre-Purchase Survey Manager
Cruise Liners (Marella Dream, Marella Celebration, Birger Jarl), Greece & Sweden
2021 – 2023

● Conducted comprehensive technical surveys for cruise liners, advising on multimillion-
euro purchases.
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COO / Head of Health, Safety & Security
QE2 Floating Hotel, DP World, PCFC, WCS Dubai, UAE
2013 – 2020

● LAST QE2 CAPTAIN .
● Oversaw operations, safety, and security for 700 technical staff on the iconic QE2
(70,000 GRT, 240 rooms).
● Chief of SECURITY SAFETY
● Transformed the liner into a luxury floating hotel in Dubai (QE2.com).
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General Manager
Metallica Co Ltd, Odessa, Ukraine & Piraeus, Greece (Helveco Group of Companies)
2001 – 2008

● scrap metal trade by VOLGO BALT SHIPS logistics, collecting, stowing in Odessa and
Kherson ports and gas appliance operations for a Swiss-Ukrainian joint venture.
● CHIEF MANAGER
Partner, Marine & Trade Consulting
M Consulting Ltd, Dublin, Ireland - Odessa, Ukraine
1992 – 2004

● Delivered consulting services in logistics, insurance, and export-import operations (solar
panels, yachts).
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● Provided worldwide logistics and business consulting.
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Captain & Yacht Sales Specialist
MY Lidia, MY Golden Duke, Northern Greece.
1997 – 2001

● Commanded luxury yachts (16m, 29 knots) Porto Rafti, Greece\Ksanthi
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● Facilitated yacht sales (50+ feet) across the Mediterranean Sea.
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Chief Officer / Refit Manager
Odessa Sun, BLASCO, Piraeus, Greece
1986 – 1994

● Led worldwide navigation for BLASCO Company, Odessa.
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● Managed ship refits, including interior design, for a 450-passenger cruise vessel in the
Aegean/Mediterranean.
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EDUCATION

● Odessa State Marine Academy (OSMA)
Navigation, Marine Magister, 1986
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● Sevastopol Technical University, Crimea
Economics and Management, 2012
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● Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)
Economics and Management (distance learning, ongoing)
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CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

● NIE+TIE (Work Residence in Europe)
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● Valid UAE DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE & International Driving License (expires 2029)
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● UAE ID: 784-1962-0432871-8
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ADDITIONAL INFO

● 35+ years as a driver (non-smoker, non-drinker).
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● Experience in VIP real estate sales in Greece and Cyprus, with a passion for creative
solutions and IT skills.
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● References from cruise liner captains and business partners available upon request.
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● Available with 15 daysʼ notice.