Kevin Hill
Vancouver
Summary
Highly skilled, astute, and versatile professional, offering extensive experience in the casino and metal fabrication industries. Demonstrates the ability to cultivate rapport with diverse clients and corporate personnel to achieve alignment and enhance the overall guest experience. Expert at observing gaming tables and slot areas to detect and prevent fraudulent activities. Skilled in relaying critical information to security teams and capturing optimal footage through precise angle and lighting adjustments. Repeated success in executing strategic surveillance initiatives to fortify asset protection and ensure strict adherence to all regulatory and compliance standards. Executes proficiency in enhancing surveillance techniques across various gaming and transactional platforms.
Metal Worker experienced in operating hand and power tools and shearing machinery. Adaptable multi-tasker solves complex problems with ease.
Detail-oriented and precise professional experienced in working with precious stones and high-quality metals to produce pieces. Carefully construct works with systematic approaches and advanced manual dexterity. Work closely with customers to understand needs and meet strict technical and aesthetic specifications.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Surveillance Agent
Ilani Casino and Resort
Ridgefield
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Directed comprehensive surveillance operations for casino security, ensuring compliance with regulations such as WSGC, NIGC, and TGA, and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Implemented covert surveillance strategies for gaming areas, lottery terminals, cashier's cages, main cages, count rooms, and vaults to enhance asset protection.
- Worked hand and hand with the Tribal Police, pulling up coverage, showing footage, and other methods of helping CTPD Officers.
- Oversaw detection and reporting of irregular activities, upholding company integrity and contributing to the development of a reliable surveillance system.
- Diligently managed daily logs and incident reports, guaranteeing meticulous record-keeping and evidence preservation.
- Proactively reported critical information and coordinated with casino operations.
- Enhanced casino asset protection by leading the strategic operation of closed-circuit television surveillance.
- Improved surveillance communication and evidence quality by managing discrete observation of casino operations and assisting in the safeguarding of assets, employees, and patrons.
- Reduced fraudulent activities by orchestrating the clandestine surveillance of casino table games, lottery terminals, and cash operations.
- Optimized surveillance staff performance by providing direction and supervision.
- Advanced the Surveillance Department's strategic goals by reporting critical operational insights and anomalies to the Chief Executive Officer.
Surveillance Agent
Snoqualmie Casino
Snoqualmie
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed comprehensive surveillance operations for casino security, ensuring compliance with regulations such as WSGC, NIGC, and TGA, and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Implemented covert surveillance strategies for gaming areas, lottery terminals, cashier's cages, main cages, count rooms, and vaults to enhance asset protection.
- Oversaw detection and reporting of irregular activities, upholding company integrity and contributing to the development of a reliable surveillance system.
- Diligently managed daily logs and incident reports, guaranteeing meticulous record-keeping and evidence preservation.
- Proactively reported critical information and coordinated with casino operations.
- Enhanced casino asset protection by leading the strategic operation of closed-circuit television surveillance.
- Improved surveillance communication and evidence quality by managing discrete observation of casino operations and assisting in the safeguarding of assets, employees, and patrons.
- Reduced fraudulent activities by orchestrating the clandestine surveillance of casino table games, lottery terminals, and cash operations.
- Optimized surveillance staff performance by providing direction and supervision.
- Advanced the Surveillance Department's strategic goals by reporting critical operational insights and anomalies to the Chief Executive Officer.
Surveillance Operator
Goldie's Casino
Shoreline
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Tasked with monitoring, recording, and verifying casino activities, including fills and jackpots.
- Efficiently managed barring notices, ensuring adherence to casino policies and regulations.
- Optimized camera angles and lighting, capturing high-quality surveillance footage for accurate analysis.
- Received commendation from supervisor for exceptional performance.
Shop Helper
Vulcan Products, Inc
Woodinville
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Operated multiple forklift models, including Hyster 50, 60, and 120.
- Operated giant overhead cranes for large-scale material handling and workspace management.
- Operated Accupress press brakes with precision, while ensuring accurate metal shaping and bending.
Laser Operator/Press Brake Operator
NIC Global
Woodinville
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Used a wide range of tools, including hand and air tools, files, rivet guns, chisels, hammers, and calipers, contributing to versatile and skilled craftsmanship.
- Utilized table height gauges, sandblasters, and grinders, achieving superior surface finish and quality control.
- Operated diverse machinery such as Amada RG Press Brake (minimal setup), Trumpf 4000watt Laser, and Auto feeder hardware machines, driving operational efficiency.
- Streamlined press brake operations with minimal setup, leading to enhanced productivity and precision in metal fabrication.
Welder/Fabricator
Precor Inc
Woodinville
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Successfully operated various equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, press brakes, drill presses, and vertical automatic bandsaws in a safe and efficient manner.
- Developed skills in advanced welding techniques, including MIG welding and plasma cutting, ensuring high-quality repairs and fabrications.
- Used a wide range of hand and air tools, calipers, and grinders, contributing to precision in metalworking and finishing processes.
- Operated various automated welding robots to enhance production efficiency and precision in welding tasks; vigilantly inspected robot-completed welds, swiftly identified and repaired imperfections, or defects.
- Utilized an array of tools, including hand and air tools, chisels, hammers, calipers, and wrenches.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding
Lake Washington Technical College
Kirkland, WA 09.2019 - 12.2021
Skills
- Casino Security Operations
- Fraud Detection & Prevention
- Incident Reporting
- Documentation
- Closed Circuit TV (CCTV)
- Card Counting
- Operational Coordination
- Problem Resolution
- Customer Service
- VIP Experiences
- Regulatory Compliance
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail Skills
- Casino Credit & Collections
- Blueprint Reading
- Metal Fabrication
- Welding
- Equipment Operations
- Quality Control & Inspection
- Forklifts
- Always looking to learn new things
- Always on time to work
- Surveillance operations
- Time management
- Metal grinding
- Job order prioritization
- Metal fabrication
- Material prepping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Hand-eye coordination
- Torch cutting
- Parts welding
- Decision-making
- Material handling
- Precision measurement
- Hand and power tools
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
Earlier Career
- Cutting Edge Laser, Woodinville, Woodinville, WA, Laser Operator (Promotion), Parts Cleaner
- Fred Meyer Company, Bothell, Bothell, WA, FOD Clerk
- Kenmore Lanes, Kenmore, Kenmore, WA, Porter/Maintenance
Qualifications Summary
Highly skilled, astute, and versatile professional, offering extensive experience in the casino and metal fabrication industries. Demonstrates the ability to cultivate rapport with diverse clients and corporate personnel to achieve alignment and enhance the overall guest experience. Expert at observing gaming tables and slot areas to detect and prevent fraudulent activities. Skilled in relaying critical information to security teams and capturing optimal footage through precise angle and lighting adjustments. Repeated success in executing strategic surveillance initiatives to fortify asset protection and ensure strict adherence to all regulatory and compliance standards. Executes proficiency in enhancing surveillance techniques across various gaming and transactional platforms.
Timeline
Surveillance Agent
Ilani Casino and Resort
01.2024 - 08.2025
Surveillance Agent
Snoqualmie Casino
01.2022 - 01.2023
Surveillance Operator
Goldie's Casino
01.2021 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Welding
Lake Washington Technical College
09.2019 - 12.2021
Shop Helper
Vulcan Products, Inc
01.2015 - 12.2015
Laser Operator/Press Brake Operator
NIC Global
01.2012 - 01.2015
Welder/Fabricator
Precor Inc
01.2011 - 01.2012