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Eric Lowe

Norfolk,VA

Summary

I have over 30 years of gaming experience with 6 separate casinos. I have over six years of experience in the slot department, I spent seven years as a dealer before becoming a floor supervisor and then a Pit Manager.I am currently a Casino Operations Shift Manager. I am looking to advance my career in the gaming industry and am trained in both slots and table games.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Shift Manager/ Table Games Shift Manager

Rivers Casino Portsmouth
07.2022 - Current
  • I was brought to Portsmouth as an assistant shift manager and instructor for the dealer school
  • I was promoted to the day shift manager just after opening
  • I am currently the hiring manager for the department as well
  • I handle all the interviewing and hiring of new candidates as well as disciplining and coaching the staff
  • I am responsible for payroll and scheduling the staff as well
  • I conduct all weekly preshifts and work hand in hand with the HR department on all aspects of employee relations
  • I have a working relationship with all the department vendors as well
  • All while, monitoring the staff and making sure we offer great guest service and are within title 31 compliance and VLB regulations
  • Assisted in conducting interviews for prospective employees, contributing valuable input regarding candidate selection decisions based on individual strengths aligned with company goals.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, leading to increased brand loyalty and repeat business.
  • Optimized shift scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, reducing wait times for customers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and operational standards throughout all shifts supervised.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed conflict resolution among staff members swiftly yet sensitively to maintain a harmonious work environment.

Day Shift Manager

Hollywood Casino St.Louis
11.2018 - 07.2022
  • I was the day shift manager
  • I am responsible for overseeing the day to day operations on the gaming floor
  • I supervise approx
  • 100 employees per shift
  • I make sure the casino runs in title 31 compliance and within the controls put forth by the Missouri Gaming Commission
  • Along, with those duties, I handle payroll, pto, make the schedules for all employees, the interview process, hiring, disciplining, and terminating of employees as needed

Pit Manager

Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady NY
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • I am a Pit Manager at a sister property of the last casino I worked
  • I headed up the dealer school, teaching students blackjack, roulette, Asian games and novelty games
  • I assisted in the interviewing and hiring of applicants and promoting qualified employees
  • I have training with virtual roster and the kronos timekeeping systems
  • I also have training with Resort Advantage, Synkros, and IGT table manager systems for rating and Title 31 compliance

Table Games Supervisor

Rivers Casino Des Plaines IL
07.2011 - 11.2016
  • I started as a dealer and became a Table Games Supervisor
  • I have title 31 training, and I am BASS certified
  • I supervised blackjack, Spanish 21, roulette, baccarat, pai-gow,three-card poker, four-card poker, Caribbean and Mississippi stud pokers, let it ride, and Texas hold'em bonus poker
  • I also currently do all the yearly dealer evaluations and also run the dealer pencil, where I place the dealers on their games and run the early out list
  • While running the pencil I was required to monitor all overtime and staffing needs for the Casino
  • I also handled the new hire evaluations of all table games employees and I also participate in out mentoring program for our new table games staff

Slot Floor Person

Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin IL
08.2001 - 07.2004
  • I was a slot floor person from August 2001 to November 2004
  • I handled minor machine repair, machine fills, and cash pays
  • We were responsible for making sure our guest stayed within Title 31 compliance
  • In 2004 the casino went to the ticket in ticket out system and I then went to a dealer with experience in dealing Blackjack, Double Deck Pitch, Three card Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, European and American Roulette, and Baccarat

Collections Manager

Aaron's Rent's
08.2000 - 07.2001
  • I was employed at Aaron's Rent's, where I was a collections manager
  • I was responsible for setting and attaining collection goals
  • This was a heavy customer service position

Collections Representative

RentWay
07.1996 - 08.2000
  • I was a collections representative, then an asst
  • Manager, then a store manager for RentWay in Mobile, Alabama
  • I was in charge of the day-to-day operations of the store, setting and attaining collections and sales goals and supervising between 5 to 7 employees
  • Maintaining a monthly P&L report was also one of the main parts of this position
  • This was a heavy customer relations position

Change Person and Slot Attendant

Empress Casino
08.1992 - 01.1995
  • I was a change person and a slot attendant at the Empress Casino in Joliet, Illinois .I started as a change person and was promoted to slot attendant on my 21st birthday
  • I was the trainer for all the new slot attendants within one year of my promotion

Education

Graduate -

Baker high School
01.1991

Skills

  • I have been to multiple game protection seminars
  • I am savvy in word, excel, and power point
  • Many years as an athletic coach, so I am a leader
  • I am a person that people want to follow
  • Very goal-oriented
  • Customer service focus
  • Staff training and development
  • Goal setting and tracking
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Task delegation
  • Policy enforcement
  • Employee scheduling
  • Decision-making capacity
  • Employee motivation
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Strong leadership
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Problem resolution

Activities

I have been an athlete and athletic coach for years. I love to spend time with my kids and am very family oriented. I spend a lot of my time off recruiting employees from everywhere and also a lot of time in my dealer school getting the students acclimated to how the casino really is.

Timeline

Assistant Shift Manager/ Table Games Shift Manager

Rivers Casino Portsmouth
07.2022 - Current

Day Shift Manager

Hollywood Casino St.Louis
11.2018 - 07.2022

Pit Manager

Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady NY
11.2016 - 11.2018

Table Games Supervisor

Rivers Casino Des Plaines IL
07.2011 - 11.2016

Slot Floor Person

Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin IL
08.2001 - 07.2004

Collections Manager

Aaron's Rent's
08.2000 - 07.2001

Collections Representative

RentWay
07.1996 - 08.2000

Change Person and Slot Attendant

Empress Casino
08.1992 - 01.1995

Graduate -

Baker high School
Eric Lowe