Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Surveillance Operations Supervisor
San manuel tribal gaming commission
10.2023 - Current
Directs workflow of Operations staff; reviews reports and surveillance video from subordinates and provides reports to Surveillance Operations Manager
Ensures the highest level of work performance and makes certain internal concerns are effectively and promptly resolved
Works closely and maintains excellent communication with Casino operations and management to gather pertinent information and investigate criminal activity, injuries or illness claims/reports and safety risks
Analyzes recorded and live surveillance video of property-wide activities to detect any suspicious activity, violations of gaming activity including cheating at play, or suspicious financial transactions, which may pose a risk to employees, vendors, guests, Tribal residents or Casino operations
Maintains working knowledge of Tribal Gaming Commission internal controls, Casino policies and procedures, and all federal, state, and tribal regulations pertaining to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and its Casino operations
Responsible for administration of training to Lead Surveillance and Surveillance Agents through in-house and remedial training
Shares knowledge, trends, and best practices to continuously develop and enhance individual and team capabilities
Develops and implements key strategies, best practices, and tactics to ensure thorough monitoring and observation of entire property
Provides testimony as an expert witness or subject matter expert in Gaming Commission Hearings, Tribal Court or Court of Law
Ensures and maintains chain of custody for video evidence.
Surveillance Agent
San manuel tribal gaming commission
08.2021 - 10.2023
Cover as Supervisor for multiple days of the week
Organizes work distribution to Surveillance Agents as it is received in Surveillance Monitor Room
Set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Receive complaints and resolve problems
Maintain timekeeping and personnel records
Pass on information from upper management to employees and vice versa
Prepare and submit performance reports
Decide on reward and promotion based on performance
Train new employees
Works closely and maintains excellent communication with Casino operations and management to gather pertinent information and investigate criminal activity, injuries or illness claims/reports and safety risks
Completes player analysis of patrons gaming who meet pre-determined thresholds as determined by Surveillance Management
This includes conducting blackjack evaluations and Blackjack Surveys to determine player skill level
Accountable for conducting observations and writing detailed and accurate reports as well as data entry, while maintaining confidentiality of Surveillance Department.
Surveillance Agent
San manuel tribal gaming commission
09.2015 - 08.2021
Observe casino floor and casino hotel operations to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures
Monitor irregular activities such as cheating or theft by employees or patrons using multiple audio and video equipment and one-way mirrors
Responsible for communicating with team members and superiors through alarms, by radio and/or telephone when suspicious activity is detected
Excellent oral and written communication skills and responsible for logging and documenting all activity through extensive written reports
Knowledgeable in all state gaming regulations, Penal Codes, Radio Codes and Minimum Internal Control as well as company policies and procedures
Ability to work under stressful situations and take control of the situation/incident while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor
Proficient in retaining and recalling numbers along with memorizing subject faces
Supervise or train surveillance observers
Act as oversight or security agents for management or customers
Protect all assets of the tribe.
Lead Cashier
Da 1 Stop
07.2011 - 06.2015
Accuracy
Computer Skills
Mathematical Skills
Product Knowledge
Loss prevention techniques.
Education
Bachelor’s of Science in Adminstration of Justice, Major in policing -
Devry University
07.2015
High school diploma -
Eisenhower high school
05.2011
Skills
Bilingual
Written communication skills
CCTV monitoring Reporting skills Rules and regulations enforcement
MS Office
Schedule Development
Training and Mentoring
Business Administration
Team Building
Volunteer Experience
Completed the Citizens Academy for the city of Rialto, Ca
Volunteer work for Rialto Police Department and Fire Department
Achieved many employee of the month's awards as a Surveillance Agent
Timeline
Surveillance Operations Supervisor
San manuel tribal gaming commission
10.2023 - Current
Surveillance Agent
San manuel tribal gaming commission
08.2021 - 10.2023
Surveillance Agent
San manuel tribal gaming commission
09.2015 - 08.2021
Lead Cashier
Da 1 Stop
07.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor’s of Science in Adminstration of Justice, Major in policing -