Summary
Education
Timeline
Skills
Work History
Affiliations
Certification
Overview
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SHOW'CHI DRAKE

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Strategic hotel operations and HR leader with nearly 20 years of experience elevating guest satisfaction, employee experience, and organizational performance across multi‑state hospitality and service environments. Began career in hotel operations—supporting front desk, housekeeping coordination, guest relations, and service recovery—before progressing into HR, training, and employee experience leadership. Recognized for empathetic problem‑solving, clear communication, and a people‑first approach that strengthens culture and builds trust. Skilled in employee relations, onboarding, training, workflow optimization, and cross‑functional collaboration across hotel departments. Brings a unique blend of hospitality excellence, corporate HR expertise, and entrepreneurial agility to create efficient processes, resolve issues with care, and empower teams to deliver exceptional service.

Education

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO

Associate of Occupational Studies from Baking & Pastry Arts
07-2023

University Overview

  • Graduated with High Honors
  • President’s List (All Quarters)
  • GPA: 4.0 GPA

Timeline

Employee Service Center Supervisor
Madison Square Garden Entertainment
05.2025 - 03.2026
Customer Experience Lead
DraftKings, Inc.
10.2022 - 05.2025
Customer Support Supervisor
WYNNBET
09.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Customer Professional II – U
Ameriprise Financial
04.2020 - 09.2021
Human Resources Training Manager
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
06.2018 - 02.2020
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Occupational Studies from Baking & Pastry Arts

Skills

  • Notary Public, State of Nevada
  • Guest Experience & Service Excellence
  • Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
  • Onboarding and Orientation Facilitation
  • Reservations Oversight
  • Housekeeping & Facilities Coordination
  • Learning & Development (L&D)
  • Coaching & Performance Optimization
  • Workforce Planning & Scheduling
  • Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
  • Security, Safety & Compliance
  • Escalation Management

Work History

Madison Square Garden Entertainment

Employee Service Center Supervisor
05.2025 - 03.2026

Job overview

  • Delivered high-quality service to internal and external customers, consistently reinforcing a culture of care and responsiveness.
  • Served as a trusted first point of contact for HR and operational needs, resolving procedural questions, discrepancies, and escalations with clarity and empathy to reduce friction in the employee experience.
  • Conduct interviews and manage department onboarding, improving hiring alignment and readiness.
  • Co-facilitated new hire orientation to reinforce culture, expectations, and engagement.
  • Managed complex scheduling, attendance, and staffing processes across multi-state operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on time execution.
  • Oversaw roster management and leave tracking with high attention to detail and adherence to policy and labor guidelines.

DraftKings, Inc.

Customer Experience Lead
10.2022 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Conducted daily quality assurance audits to improve performance and service consistency.
  • Investigated regulatory and compliance issues, implementing corrective actions.
  • Delivered targeted coaching to enhance team capability and productivity.
  • Provided mentorship and career development support to frontline employees.
  • Resolved escalated customer concerns using service recovery and problem-solving strategies.

WYNNBET

Customer Support Supervisor
09.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Led day‑to‑day online sportsbook and casino service operations, ensuring smooth app experience, accurate wagering support, and a consistently high‑quality guest experience.
  • Delivered hands‑on coaching to frontline team members, strengthening service consistency, confidence, and product knowledge across all wagering channels.
  • Supported new‑hire onboarding and ongoing training, helping team members quickly master sportsbook systems, compliance expectations, and customer‑service standards.
  • Acted as a go‑to resource for escalated guest concerns, resolving issues with professionalism and maintaining strong customer satisfaction.
  • Partnered with leadership to reinforce regulatory and internal compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to house rules, ID verification, and responsible gaming protocols.
  • Maintained a strong presence on the floor to monitor service delivery, identify performance gaps, and provide real‑time guidance to team members.

Ameriprise Financial

Senior Customer Professional II – U
04.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Managed high-complexity life-event servicing including estate settlements, death notifications, divorce-related account changes, and multi-party ownership updates with accuracy, empathy, and strict regulatory adherence.
  • Served as a primary escalation point for advisors and clients, resolving sensitive issues through policy interpretation, analytical problem-solving, and service recovery strategies.
  • Partnered with Operations, Compliance, and Advisor Support to drive timely, accurate case resolution and maintain seamless client experience.
  • Processed sensitive financial documentation in alignment with SEC, FINRA, and internal quality standards.
  • Provided peer coaching and subject-matter support, strengthening team capability in handling complex service scenarios.
  • Consistently exceeded departmental benchmarks for accuracy, quality, and client satisfaction.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Human Resources Training Manager
06.2018 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Served as deputy to the HR Executive Director, overseeing HR operations and policy execution.
  • Designed and facilitated onboarding, compliance training, and leadership development programs.
  • Conducted EEOC investigations and advised leaders on hiring, promotions, and corrective action.
  • Partnered with legal and compliance teams to ensure state and federal regulatory adherence.
  • Led cross-departmental alignment meetings to support organizational development initiatives.

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Toastmasters International
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • National Council on Problem Gambling

Certification

  • Certified Notary Public, State of Nevada
  • Wedding Officiant, State of Nevada
  • NV Food Handler Card
  • Gaming Licenses: NV, IL, IN, WV, PA, CT

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
SHOW'CHI DRAKE