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DONALD L. DINKINS

East Chicago,IN

Summary

An organized, self-motivated, independent, detailed oriented professional whom through years of experience has built an excellent reputation for quality and in-depth knowledge of all facets of the gaming Industry. Resounding dedication, efficient dual rate poker supervisor with extensive experience in assessing, promoting, and regulating various poker games. The ability to successfully carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, regulations, and gaming procedures as directed by the State of Indiana Gaming Commission. Accomplished Technician skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics and service on diverse instrumentation. Configures components for optimal performance. Talented repairer with organized and systematic approach to problem-solving. Skilled in calibrating and maintaining all instrumentation devices for Type systems in Description facilities. Proven to interpret schematics and diagrams to make accurate repairs and updates. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

IBC Technician

QUALA
CHICAGO, IILONOIS
Current
  • Prep tanks for cleaning chemicals
  • Remove pipe fittings and pressure lids
  • Fill cans with chemicals and attach pressure lids
  • Operate two types of Lift Trucks, clamp and forks
  • Certified in working around hazardous and non - hazardous materials.

Table Games Supervisor

AMERISTAR CASINO
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA
11.2014 - 01.2019
  • Provide great leadership to our dealers
  • Experience in Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, and all Carnival Games
  • Provide friendliness, professional and great customer service to our guest
  • Monitor all cash transactions.

Dual Rate Poker Supervisor

AMERISTAR CASINO
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA
07.2014 - 11.2014
  • Promoting poker games such as Hold’em, No Limit Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha 8 or Better, Pot Limit Omaha, Seven Card Stud, Stud 8 or Better, Razz, and Razz Dugi
  • Provide excellent customer service in opening a new poker room
  • Add players to the Bravo system for their gaming interest
  • Create dealer line ups, also keep the poker room nice and clean.

Dual Rate Poker Supervisor

MAJESTIC STAR CASINO
GARY, INDIANA
06.2010 - 06.2014
  • Monitoring and assessing performance of dealers while regulating table games and the play of patrons
  • Promoting table games such as Texas Holdem, Seven Card Stud, and Omaha Hi-Low
  • Verify dealer’s cash drop to convert into gaming chips for gaming
  • Provide excellent customer service while dealing assigned games in accordance with established policies and procedures
  • Inspect cards and shuffling equipment to ensure proper play and quality gaming activities.

Poker Dealer

MAJESTIC STAR CASINO
GARY, INDIANA
07.2009 - 06.2010
  • Regulated poker game while in play to determine winning hand and or division of winning prize pot
  • Accurately counted cash drop to convert cash into gaming chips for continual poker play
  • Ensured compliance to all poker gaming regulations to maintain proper betting rules
  • Provided excellent customer service by interacting and assisting patrons during gaming activities.

Poker Dealer

AMERISTAR CASINO
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA
08.2000 - 07.2009
  • Dealt cards to player’s hands, and compared these with players' hands to determine winners, as in various poker games
  • Inspected cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition
  • Ensured fair and accurate gaming while exhibiting excellent customer service
  • Opened and closed cash floats and game tables.

Lead Impressment Specialist

AMERISTAR CASINO
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA
05.1997 - 08.2000
  • Successfully loaded and unloaded coins to transport to casino floor to ensure continuous play for patrons
  • Retrieved empty coin bags and impressed appropriate cashier and slot operations areas
  • Complied with all safety procedures and regulations in accordance with gaming policies with transferring coins.

Flame Hardener

CHICAGO FLAME HARDENING
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA
06.1991 - 09.1996
  • Read production schedules and work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements for objects to be heat-treated
  • Set up and operate or tend machines, such as furnaces, baths, flame-hardening machines, and electronic induction machines that harden, anneal, and heat-treat metal
  • Determined types and temperatures of baths and quenching media needed to attain specified part hardness, toughness, and ductility, using heat-treating charts and knowledge of methods, equipment, and metals.

Education

Diploma - Business Management

Central High School
East Chicago, Indiana
01.1989

Skills

  • Type 50-60 wpm
  • Microsoft Office XP Suite (Outlook, Word; Adobe Reader)
  • Forklift Driver Training (OJT) – 1991
  • Overhead Crane Operator (OJT) - 1992

Awardsrecognition

Ameristar Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, Employee of the Month Award, 2009, Received "Employee of the Month Award" for excellent customer service.

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

IBC Technician

QUALA
Current

Table Games Supervisor

AMERISTAR CASINO
11.2014 - 01.2019

Dual Rate Poker Supervisor

AMERISTAR CASINO
07.2014 - 11.2014

Dual Rate Poker Supervisor

MAJESTIC STAR CASINO
06.2010 - 06.2014

Poker Dealer

MAJESTIC STAR CASINO
07.2009 - 06.2010

Poker Dealer

AMERISTAR CASINO
08.2000 - 07.2009

Lead Impressment Specialist

AMERISTAR CASINO
05.1997 - 08.2000

Flame Hardener

CHICAGO FLAME HARDENING
06.1991 - 09.1996

Diploma - Business Management

Central High School
DONALD L. DINKINS