Raul Barrera
BEAUMONT,CA
Summary
A gaming professional prepared to excel in fast-paced casino environment. Proven experience in managing table games, engaging with patrons, and adhering to stringent gaming standards. Collaborative team member focused on delivering results and adapting to dynamic needs. Skilled in game management and customer interaction, with reliable and flexible personality.
Proficient in a diverse range of popular games including Blackjack, Baccarat, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Spanish 21, Double Up Blackjack, High Card Flush, Roulette, and various carnival game side bets.
Experienced with range of table games, ensuring compliance with all gaming regulations and maintaining game integrity. Utilizes strong communication skills to engage with patrons and provide top-tier customer service. Knowledge of casino operations and effective dispute resolution, ensuring smooth and enjoyable gaming experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Table Game Dealer
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Ultimate Texas Holdem, Spanish 21, and Pai Gow Poker, consistently passing dealer audits and maintaining accuracy and professionalism across all major table games.
- Ensure strict adherence to Table Games policies, procedures, and internal controls, protecting game integrity and complying with all regulatory requirements.
- Deliver exceptional guest service by maintaining a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor while clearly explaining game rules and enhancing the overall player experience.
- Efficiently and accurately handle chips, verify currency, and enforce table limits, ensuring all bets are placed correctly and securely before gameplay begins.
- Maintain a high level of focus and concentration in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, consistently demonstrating reliability, accuracy, and professionalism during extended shifts.
- Trusted team player with strong communication skills, known for clear handoffs between shifts, cooperating with supervisors, and contributing to smooth daily operations.
Table Game Dealer
Casino Pauma
Pauma Valley, CA
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated excellence in customer service by consistently maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor, adeptly addressing the needs of a diverse clientele in high-pressure environments.
- Possesses extensive knowledge of various table game variations, including Blackjack, Baccarat, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Spanish 21, Free-bet Blackjack, High Card Flush, Roulette, and Four Card Poker, with a proven ability to accurately enforce rules and procedures, ensuring fair gameplay.
- Proficient in managing chips and bets with precision, including counting, exchanging, and paying out winnings, while strictly adhering to betting limits and maintaining game integrity.
- Strong communication skills, enabling confident interaction with players, colleagues, and management, and proficiency in resolving disputes to sustain a harmonious gaming environment.
Poker & Blackjack Dealer
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
Cabazon, CA
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service by maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor while catering to the needs of diverse clientele in a high-pressure environment.
- In-depth knowledge of various poker game variations, including blackjack, Texas Hold'em, Omaha, and BIG O, with a proven track record of accurately enforcing rules and procedures to ensure fair gameplay.
- Proficient in efficiently managing chips and bets, including precise counting, exchanging, and paying out winnings while adhering to established betting limits and maintaining game integrity.
- Effective communicator with the ability to confidently interact with players, colleagues, and management, resolve disputes, and maintain a harmonious gaming environment.
Learning Ambassador/Warehouse Packer
PSP1 Amazon Warehouse
Beaumont, CA
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Recruiting new employees and inviting them into the workspace
- 3-day consecutive individual training of new hires
- Leading and instructing new employees under strict supervision. Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
- Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas using cleaning solutions and hand tools.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials and place them on moving equipment, such as conveyors or in specified areas, such as loading docks.
- Obtain, move, and sort products, materials, containers, and orders using hand tools.
Shift Lead
Wingstop Company
Beaumont, CA
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Administered the role of maintaining a fast-food business.
- Assisted customers with any questions or complaints and preserved order in the workspace.
- End of the day, count all the money in the drawers and safes. Responsible for organizing and counting cash & personal checks.
- Leading and assigning positions to coworkers during shift changes.
- Gained tactical/diplomacy and critical thinking with guests.
Education
Dealing certificate -
Mac School of Dealing Blackjack & Carnival Games
Murrieta, CA04-2024
High School Diploma - High School Education
Beaumont High School
Beaumont, CA06-2021
BBA - Marketing
Cal State San Marcos
San Marcos, CA06-2027
Associate of Arts - Business
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA06-2026
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Excellent customer service
- Keen observation
- Money handling expertise
- Patience and composure
- Strong mathematical skills
- Game rules
- Game management
- Gaming commission compliance
- Table management
- Shuffling
- Payout calculation
Certification
- Gaming license - 2025 to current
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Table Game Dealer
Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs
07.2024 - Current
Table Game Dealer
Casino Pauma
04.2024 - 06.2024
Poker & Blackjack Dealer
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
03.2023 - 01.2024
Learning Ambassador/Warehouse Packer
PSP1 Amazon Warehouse
08.2021 - 08.2023
Shift Lead
Wingstop Company
06.2019 - 07.2021
Dealing certificate -
Mac School of Dealing Blackjack & Carnival Games
High School Diploma - High School Education
Beaumont High School
BBA - Marketing
Cal State San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Business
Riverside City College