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Steven Gillespie

Abingdon,VA

Summary

Seasoned Table Games Floor Supervisor offering more than 27 years dealing such games as Back Jack, Craps, 3 types of Baccarat, Roulette, Mississippi Stud, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Crazy Four Poker, Pai-Gow Poker and supervised Poker Room. Able to create exciting, relaxed atmosphere, encouraging patrons to return for additional visits.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Hard Rock Casino
Bristol, VA
03.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable gaming regulations and laws.
  • Monitored performance of dealers to ensure accuracy in dealing procedures and adherence to gaming regulations.
  • Provided training for new dealers on game rules and regulations.
  • Conducted periodic audits of assigned tables to ensure proper accounting procedures were followed.
  • Maintained positive relationships with players, providing exceptional customer service when needed.
  • Responded quickly to any cheating attempts, taking appropriate action as necessary.
  • Performed regular inspections of equipment used in table games to ensure safety standards were met.

Table Games Supervisor

Saracen Casino
Pine Bluff, AR
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Coached employees on procedures, compliance requirements and performance strategies.
  • Managed overall operation of casino table games in assigned pits in accordance with applicable state regulations, company policies and internal controls.
  • Determined appropriate number of gaming tables to open each day and scheduled staff accordingly.
  • Notified security department of identified or suspected illegal play activities and player behaviors.
  • Balanced staffing by moving dealers between games and reorganizing flow to cover each table.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant
Durant, OK
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Promoted positive guest relations by resolving disputes quickly and offering complimentary services.
  • Established and maintained banks and table limits for each game.
  • Observed gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating such as marking, switching or counting cards and notified security staff promptly.
  • Supported confidentiality of casino trade secrets and proprietary information and directed business processes, customer lists and marketing plans.
  • Greeted guests with upbeat, professional attitude to create enjoyable atmosphere.

Table Games Dealer

Cadillac Jacks Casino
Deadwood, SD
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Greeted incoming guests with enthusiasm to promote fun, memorable and exciting experience.
  • Maintained enjoyable environment by entertaining and engaging players at tables.
  • Performed functional game duties quickly by efficiently handling money and chips.
  • Communicated with supervisors and managers about suspicious or unruly behavior from patrons.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.

Floor Supervisor

Harris Hoosier Park
Anderson, IN
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Overseen Black Jack, Craps, Mini Baccarat, Roulette, Three Card Poker and Mississippi Stud.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Taught Dealers employees how to meet operational goals with proactive strategies.
  • Emphasized customer service excellence through ongoing training of front-line team members, increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.

Duel Rate Pit Manager

FireKeepers Casino Hotel
Battle Creek, MI
07.2009 - 12.2019

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  • Managed 78 tables on Swing Shift including Back Jack, Craps, 3 types of Baccarat, Roulette, Mississippi Stud, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Crazy Four Poker and PGowGow Poker.
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
  • Improved administrative and procedural process to maximize accuracy and efficiency.
  • Led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top Floor Supervisors and Dealers performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.

Dealer

Four Winds Casinos
New Buffalo, MI
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Dealt various casino games to include Black Jack, Pitch Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, 2 types of Baccarat and Let It Ride.
  • Maintained enjoyable environment by entertaining and engaging players at tables.
  • Communicated with supervisors and managers about suspicious or unruly behavior from patrons.
  • Explained rules, took bets, and delivered payouts to facilitate movement of games.
  • Provided gambling chips and coin money in exchange for legal currency for players to join in games.
  • Monitored behavior of players while dealing cards in various games, observing individuals for possible cheating.
  • Performed functional game duties quickly by efficiently handling money and chips.

Table Games Dealer

Excalibur
Las Vegas, NV
04.2007 - 07.2007
  • Dealt various casino games to include Black Jack, Pitch Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, 2 types of Baccarat and Let It Ride.
  • Maintained enjoyable environment by entertaining and engaging players at tables.
  • Communicated with supervisors and managers about suspicious or unruly behavior from patrons.
  • Explained rules, took bets, and delivered payouts to facilitate movement of games.
  • Provided gambling chips and coin money in exchange for legal currency for players to join in games.
  • Monitored behavior of players while dealing cards in various games, observing individuals for possible cheating.
  • Greeted incoming guests with enthusiasm to promote fun, memorable and exciting experience.
  • Performed functional game duties quickly by efficiently handling money and chips.

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Fitzgerald's
Las Vegas, NV
02.2007 - 06.2007
  • Overseen Black Jack, Pitch Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker and Mississippi Stud.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Taught Dealers employees how to meet operational goals with proactive strategies.
  • Emphasized customer service excellence through ongoing training of front-line team members, increasing customer satisfaction ratings.

Table Games Duel-Rate Pit Manager

The New Frontier
Las Vegas, NV
01.2007 - 03.2007
  • Managed 35 tables on Swing Shift including Back Jack, Pitch Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Let It Ride.
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
  • Improved administrative and procedural process to maximize accuracy and efficiency.
  • Led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top Floor Supervisors and Dealers performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Little River Casino Resort
Manistee, MI
03.1999 - 01.2007
  • Managed 50 tables on Swing and Graves shift including Back Jack, Pitch Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride.
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
  • Improved administrative and procedural process to maximize accuracy and efficiency.
  • Led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top Floor Supervisors and Dealers performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Leelanau Sands Casino
Lake Leelanau, MI
07.1997 - 04.1999
  • Supervised on Swing shift including Back Jack, Pitch Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Caribbean Stud, Let It Ride.
  • Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Managed inventory and stock levels in coordination with purchasing and receiving department.
  • Improved administrative and procedural process to maximize accuracy and efficiency.
  • Led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top Floor Supervisors and Dealers performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.

Patriot Systems Maintainer

U.S.ARMY
Fort Bliss, TX
04.1989 - 08.1997
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues.
  • Oversaw preventive maintenance on electrical panels for Patriot System.
  • Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrumental calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Specialized in electronic systems, completing thorough inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
  • Inspected electrical components to identify defects and hazards and to make necessary adjustments.
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.

Maintenance Supervisor

The Big Seat
Flint, MI
07.1986 - 04.1989
  • Supervised facility operations, including preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
  • Minimized costs by working and negotiating with multiple suppliers.
  • Oversaw onsite safety compliance to safety regulations and OSHA standards.
  • Provided insight and information to management regarding onsite improvement project specifications.
  • Assisted team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
  • Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades.
  • Eliminated downtime, designed effective budgets, allocated tasks and maintained high standards of production to optimize productivity.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mayville High School
Mayville, MI
06.1986

Skills

  • Performance improvements
  • Stock management
  • Sales techniques
  • Employee development
  • Customer relations
  • Leadership development
  • Administrative support
  • Problem resolution
  • Minor maintenance work
  • Supervision
  • Training employees

Timeline

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Hard Rock Casino
03.2023 - Current

Table Games Supervisor

Saracen Casino
09.2021 - 02.2023

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Choctaw Casino & Resort - Durant
07.2021 - 09.2021

Table Games Dealer

Cadillac Jacks Casino
08.2020 - 07.2021

Floor Supervisor

Harris Hoosier Park
12.2019 - 08.2020

Duel Rate Pit Manager

FireKeepers Casino Hotel
07.2009 - 12.2019

Dealer

Four Winds Casinos
07.2007 - 07.2009

Table Games Dealer

Excalibur
04.2007 - 07.2007

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Fitzgerald's
02.2007 - 06.2007

Table Games Duel-Rate Pit Manager

The New Frontier
01.2007 - 03.2007

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Little River Casino Resort
03.1999 - 01.2007

Table Games Floor Supervisor

Leelanau Sands Casino
07.1997 - 04.1999

Patriot Systems Maintainer

U.S.ARMY
04.1989 - 08.1997

Maintenance Supervisor

The Big Seat
07.1986 - 04.1989

High School Diploma -

Mayville High School
Steven Gillespie