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Paula Douglas

Granite City,IL

Summary

Dynamic Casino Cage Manager with extensive experience at Casino Queen, excelling in cash handling and staff training. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with gaming regulations. Recognized for strong leadership and adaptability, effectively managing high-volume transactions while maintaining accuracy and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Casino Cage Manager

Casino Queen
10.2002 - Current
  • Hired, trained, motivated, evaluated and supervised staff and offered guidance and resources to accomplish job and department objectives.
  • Monitored and coordinated activities of cage personnel to maintain integrity of cage funds.
  • Reconciled daily summaries of transactions to balance cash drawers and maintain accurate account of assigned banks.
  • Oversaw cage-related financial activities on property to enforce laws, rules, regulations and controls of company, tax and gaming commissions.
  • Observed and monitored status and cash inventory levels of ticket redemption kiosk machines to support maximum performance and availability to casino guests.
  • Assisted in the recruitment and selection process of new cage employees, ensuring that only highly skilled and trustworthy individuals were added to the team.
  • Monitored employee performance through regular observation and feedback sessions, identifying areas for improvement and growth opportunities.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance within cage operations.
  • Streamlined cage operations for increased efficiency by developing and implementing new processes for staff training and performance evaluations.
  • Managed large-scale cash transactions during high-profile events at the casino, maintaining accuracy and efficiency under pressure while upholding strict security protocols.
  • Managed the casino''s high-volume currency transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with gaming regulations.
  • Provided support during internal and external audits by maintaining accurate records of all financial transactions within the casino cage area.

Education

College Prep -

Cahokia High School
Cahokia, Illinois
05.1990

Skills

  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Security procedures
  • Staff training and development
  • Adaptability to change
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Policy enforcement
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Employee scheduling
  • Auditing procedures
  • Currency exchange
  • Report generation
  • Cash counting machines
  • Transaction accuracy
  • Promotions coordination
  • Title 31 compliance
  • Casino industry experience
  • Gaming regulations
  • Check cashing authorization
  • Player tracking systems
  • Banking operations
  • Vault management
  • Cashier supervision
  • Security protocols
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Stress management techniques
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Operational efficiency
  • Employee supervision

Timeline

Casino Cage Manager

Casino Queen
10.2002 - Current

College Prep -

Cahokia High School
Paula Douglas