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Brian Thorpe

Elko,NV

Summary

Motivated gambling industry worker with great people skills and time management abilities. Learns new assignments quickly and always follows gaming commission rules. Dependable, results-driven and cross-trained in multiple positions.


Reliable Slot Technician brings strong background in gambling operations and customer service. Attentive, hardworking and detail-oriented in face of challenging daily assignments. Goes above and beyond to help each customer.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Slot Technician

Stockmens Casino
05.2023 - Current
  • Set up and tested gaming machines and circuitry to conduct operational and functional tests, evaluating performance and reliability of gaming devices.
  • Conducted routine inspections to verify compliance with gaming control.
  • Performed minor repairs and made adjustments to slot machines to resolve common problems.
  • Reset and refilled slot machines with tickets and money.
  • Preserved safe and clean gaming floor to protect customers and business interests.
  • Interacted with casino customers by answering questions, addressing concerns and handling escalations.
  • Explained game instructions and rules to customers.
  • Responded to inquiries by addressing player questions about game operations, machine functions and payouts.

Slot Tech Manager

Red Lion Hotel & Casino Elko
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Worked closely with vendor techs to quickly and efficiently get games installed and repaired.
  • Went over reports on game performance and adjusted accordingly.
  • Managed a crew of slot techs performance and scheduling.
  • Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
  • Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.

Slot Technician

Red Lion Inn & Casino
11.1998 - 06.2018
  • Cleaned and maintained gaming machines.
  • Set up and tested gaming machines and circuitry to conduct operational and functional tests, evaluating performance and reliability of gaming devices.
  • Ran variance reports for inspections to verify compliance with gaming control.
  • Performed minor repairs and made adjustments to slot machines to resolve common problems.
  • Interacted with casino customers by answering questions, addressing concerns and handling escalations.

Keno Runner/Writer

Red Lion Inn & Casino
07.1993 - 11.1998

Took bets from patrons for keno tickets. Ran Games and paid winning tickets.

Also ran casino for patrons wanting to wager on keno tickets.

Education

Mechanics And Repairers

Great Basin College
Elko, NV

High School Diploma -

Elko High School
Elko, NV
06.1992

Skills

  • Data Reports
  • Cleaning Schedules
  • Microsoft Office
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Equipment Cleaning and Repair
  • Casino Rules and Regulations
  • Game Testing
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Machine Removal
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Gaming Regulations

Timeline

Slot Technician

Stockmens Casino
05.2023 - Current

Slot Tech Manager

Red Lion Hotel & Casino Elko
06.2018 - 05.2023

Slot Technician

Red Lion Inn & Casino
11.1998 - 06.2018

Keno Runner/Writer

Red Lion Inn & Casino
07.1993 - 11.1998

Mechanics And Repairers

Great Basin College

High School Diploma -

Elko High School
Brian Thorpe