Taylor Morelli
Ridgefield,WA
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 17 years of experience in the hospitality and gaming industry aligning systems and team members with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about being a life-learner and continuously improving skills to manage and lead many diverse teams to success. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment and company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Administration
Ilani Casino
04.2022 - Current
- Leading several casino support departments at a high volume casino resort, responsibilities include overseeing Procurement Office Division, all Leased Properties Operations, Receiving and Warehouse, Wardrobe, Team Member Retail Store, Gas Station and Convenience Store operations, Facility and Utilities division, Environmental Services and Grounds Crew as well as a division called Shared Services that supports almost all Marketing and Promotions events and also supports more than 35 different job tasks in over 9 divisions when needed.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
- Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
- Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
Director of Procurement
Ilani Casino
08.2016 - 04.2022
- As part of the “Green Site Team” responsibilities included, community outreach, local vendor resourcing and mass hiring planning
- Procurement focused position touched all divisions and departments to successfully open the new business
- After opening, responsible for implementing training, SOP’s and policies in each division and managing all aspects of the following assigned areas: Purchasing, Leased Properties, Receiving and Warehouse, Wardrobe and Team Member Retail Store, Gas Station and Convenience Store operations
- During opening and the first year of ilani, responsibilities also included Beverage Operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
Procurement Manager
Mohegan Sun Pocono
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Responsible for the operational management of the Purchasing Office, Leased Properties Liaison, Wardrobe Uniform and Team Member Store, and the guest facing Retail Store Operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
Table Games Operations Supervisor
Mohegan Sun Pocono
02.2010 - 04.2012
- Supervised the Scheduling of entire Table Games/Poker Division, payroll processing of this division, dealer school records and policy and procedure reviews as well as helped to submit gaming documents for approval to PA State Gaming Office officials.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated workers.
- Interacted with guests to promote positive atmosphere by greeting with friendly tone and wishing good luck.
Administrative Assistant
Mohegan Sun Pocono
07.2008 - 02.2010
- Assisted with the P&L reviews for the Director of Food and Beverage Division,
- Responsible for the weekly scheduling of local entertainment for Breakers Bar
- Setting appointments for Food and Beverage Director and Guest Service Director
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Worked to support all administration functions for F&B and Guest Service including P&L Reviews, ordering and bidding as well as contract reviews for the needs of the two divisions.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Buyer
Mohegan Sun Pocono
10.2006 - 07.2008
- Responsible for all general purchases for a new casino in all divisions outside of F&B
- Duties included researching new products, quality control, consistency in products requested by departments and brand standards
- Quickly became the trainer for all users of MMS/Stratten Warren
- Ensured all orders were processed timely and followed up with vendors and partners on outstanding orders
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
Assistant Store Manager Merch 1, Assistant Store Manager
Sam’s Club
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Responsible focus in the Fresh Foods and Consumable Divisions
- Ensured food safety standards were met
- Responsible for the ordering, maintaining, and preparing of all fresh divisions including but not limited to Bakery, Meat, Produce Departments as well as cooler and freezer location goods and groceries aisles.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart
02.2002 - 10.2004
- Responsibilities included managing all high shrink divisions and front-end operations
- Assigned the additional responsibility of Training Operations Supervisor for Walmart Stores during conversion from Division 1 Store to a SuperCenter.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
BU3 Construction
US Navy
12.1997 - 12.2001
- Builder
- NMCB 40, Construction work with forms and framing, block foundation, concrete and RUBB building as well as training in combat readiness, team work and learning many life skills and work ethic
- Safety Team Lead for Sigonella NAS II job site
- Utilized equipment like hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Dug trenches and set up forms to specified requirements for concrete pours.
Education
Financial Accounting Certificate
Harvard Business School
OnlineBusiness Administration And Management
Elmira Business Institute
Elmira, NYConstruction Builder - Engineering And Combat
US Navy
Pt. Hueneme, CABusiness Administration
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARLeadership Certificate
Manager Training Series
Ridgefield, WASix Sigma
Clark College
Vancouver, WALeadership Development Certificate
Brad Worthley International
Commissioner Certification L1 And L2 Certificate
National Indian Gaming Association
Skills
- Strategy and Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Operational Efficiency
- Team Engagement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer Satisfaction
- Financial Leadership
Affiliations
- Lions Club
- Tribal Convenience Store Association
- Supporting Habitat for Humanity and United Way
Hobbies
Staying active playing tennis
Organizing closets or rearranging furniture
Binge watching a good Netflix series
Timeline
Vice President of Administration
Ilani Casino
04.2022 - Current
Director of Procurement
Ilani Casino
08.2016 - 04.2022
Procurement Manager
Mohegan Sun Pocono
04.2012 - 08.2016
Table Games Operations Supervisor
Mohegan Sun Pocono
02.2010 - 04.2012
Administrative Assistant
Mohegan Sun Pocono
07.2008 - 02.2010
Buyer
Mohegan Sun Pocono
10.2006 - 07.2008
Assistant Store Manager Merch 1, Assistant Store Manager
Sam’s Club
10.2004 - 10.2006
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart
02.2002 - 10.2004
BU3 Construction
US Navy
12.1997 - 12.2001
Financial Accounting Certificate
Harvard Business School
Business Administration And Management
Elmira Business Institute
Construction Builder - Engineering And Combat
US Navy
Business Administration
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Leadership Certificate
Manager Training Series
Six Sigma
Clark College
Leadership Development Certificate
Brad Worthley International
Commissioner Certification L1 And L2 Certificate
National Indian Gaming Association