Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Additional Information
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OperationsManager

Thomas Marta

Erial,NJ

Summary

Enthusiastic Director, Shift Manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Table Games, Poker. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel with a team.

Multi-talented Director/Shift Manager consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity.

Experienced Director/Shift Manager with 25 years of experience in Gaming. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.

Shift Manager with outstanding performer awards, perfect attendance and superior guest service within the tenures. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development with keen understanding of elements of table games revenue business. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work environments.

Manager with over 25 years of successful experience in Table Games and High Limits. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in guest service. Strengths in motivation and positivity backed by training in all management. I am searching for a position in a corporation that will utilize my educational background and practical work experience in the hospitality industry. My specialties is a complete understanding of the service delivery process and the importance of service recovery and in-process wait times in relation to improving guest satisfaction in the hospitality industry through the process of a Change Agent ( continuous improvement process ) of business processes. Research of gaming customers involved in pre-process wait times of service interaction.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
7
7

Licenses & Certifications

Work History

Full Time Manager

Rivers Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.2022 - Current
  • Participated in short-handed games to meet required minimum number of players and keep gameplay moving. Balanced all betting chips at close of shift and throughout games to secure accurate receipt, accounting, and distribution of player and house funds.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Inspected equipment and card decks prior to dealing and monitored individual players to verify adherence to rules and fair gameplay.
  • Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
  • Monitored players during each hand to identify possible cheating or other unscrupulous behavior.
  • Created enjoyable atmosphere for players by engaging patrons in positive and entertaining conversation.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
  • Increased guest satisfaction by resolving any gaming issue.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

Floor Manager

Mohegan Sun Resorts Atlantic City, NJ FT
Atlantic City, NJ
03.2018 - 03.2022

Table Games Manager working under Executive Director of Table Games and President Daniel Fanty, Lenard Dolson, Pit Manager.

  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • Enhanced control systems and monitoring procedures to maintain game compliance with Seminole Gaming standards.
  • Boosted customer loyalty by offering consistent gaming standards and closely controlling dealers.
  • Met coverage demands by moving dealers around and reorganizing strategies based on current needs.
  • Eliminated customer service issues by quickly resolving disputes and correcting problems.
  • Watched gamblers on floor to isolate cheaters by identifying behaviors such as counting or marking cards.
  • Minimized losses by setting and enforcing bank levels and table limits by game type.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Developed team communications and information for department meetings.
  • Resolved any gaming problems, improved operations and provided exceptional guest service.
  • Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
  • Worked with negative guests to understand needs and provide above and beyond service.
  • Led all team members in delivery of positive projects, resulting in awards and special performer nominations.

Shift Manager, Floor Manager

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tampa FT
Tampa, FL
08.2006 - 03.2018
  • Poker Room Shift Manager 2006/10 working under James Allen, President John Fontana, Russ Christianson, Henry Funke, James Owens, Lue Gardner. Table Games Manager 2010/17 working under William Scannell, Bruce Harris Sr., Steve Shea, Paul Mallo, Joseph Lupo. Numerous Certificates of Appreciation Dedicated Service 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and Producer of the Quarter 2007. Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Evaluated team and employee performance in order to develop and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Executed department's promotions.

Floor Manager, High Limit Dealer

The Sands Atlantic City NJ, FT
Atlantic City, NJ
08.2004 - 11.2006
  • Table Games Floor Manager 2004/06 working under President James Tuthill, Robert Liscio, Steve Fayne, Rick Tweed. Promoted customer retention and satisfaction by greeting guests and encouraging fun gameplay environment.
  • Inspected equipment and card decks prior to dealing and monitored individual players to verify adherence to rules and fair gameplay.
  • Managed full team schedule to maintain adequate coverage.
  • Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare teams and maintain optimal financial controls.

Floor Manager, High Limit Dealer

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. FT
Atlantic City, NJ
08.1999 - 08.2004
  • High Limit Room Table Games Dealer / Floor Manager working under President Paul Henderson, Fred Niceta, Paul Natello, Dominic Palmarie, Anthony Spagno, Frank Leon, Douglas Kern, J.D. Noel Ceasers Las Vegas, NV. Managed full team schedule to maintain adequate coverage.
  • Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare teams and maintain optimal financial controls.
  • Cultivated environment focused on collaborating with co workers and team members.
  • Executed department's promotions to meet all goals.
  • Evaluated team and employee performance in order to develop and implement effective corrective actions.

Floor Manager, High Limit Baccarat Dealer

Showboat Hotel And Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
06.1996 - 08.2000


  • High Limit Table Games Baccarat Dealer Duel Rate Manager working under Gerald Tuthill, Roberta Garvie, Ronald DeCarlo, Albert Jiannotti.. Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare.
  • Implemented challenging personnel and department goals to drive performance.

Loader

United Parcel Service, UPS PT
Lawnside, NJ
11.1993 - 06.1996
  • Operated power jacks, forklifts to maneuver products on to load trailers and trucks.
  • Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
  • Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 50 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
  • Performed general support clean-up duties and maintained clean work area by using high-pressure water systems, backhoes and skid-steers.

Education

GED - College Prep

St. John Neumann H.S.
Philadelphia, PA
06.1992

Skills

  • Guest service
  • MS Office
  • Wager management
  • Dealer training
  • Organization
  • Gaming commission regulations
  • Problem resolution
  • Table game rules
  • Shuffling machine operation
  • Cash float management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 2500 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved guests issues which led to positive results.
  • Resolved product issues through guest testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 2500 in the development of dealers school and training.

Certification

1996 completion Casino Dealers School Graduate CDS Atlantic City NJ, State of NJ Department of Education Certificate. 2006-2017 Seminole Gaming License Tampa, Fl. 2018-2020 Actively licensed by the NJ Casino Control Commission. 2018-2020 Currently active and hold Pennsylvania Gaming License G2. Tips Training Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, Ramp Training Title 31 Rivers Philadelphia Issued 2022. State of NJ Firearms ID Card Issued Aug 2021.

Additional Information

  • With over twenty five years or more of hospitality experience holding several management positions, D/R manager, Assistant Shift Manager, Shift Manager, Pit Manager, Poker Supervisor, Poker Shift Manager, Hospitality Management Program. I am searching for a position in a corporation that will utilize my educational background and practical work experience in the hospitality industry. My specialties is a complete understanding of the service recovery and in-process wait times in relation to improving guest satisfaction in the hospitality industry through the process of a Change Agent ( continuous improvement process ) of business processes. Research of gaming customers involved in pre-process wait times of service interaction. I am currently a poker manager with a combination of work, experience, and education. I have extensive casino and table games experience. I have a professional demeanor and I am fully approachable, willing, and eager to communicate with the public. I have extreme above and beyond strong guest service skills, proven ability to train and manage employees with excellent verbal and written communication skills. I have the ability to use good judgment in intense situations. I am able to effectively perform all related job duties and requirements while being in a smoke filled environment. I am available full-time for any shift. I strive very hard alongside my co-workers and team to achieve the highest levels of satisfaction. I have achieved numerous awards for superior guest service, perfect attendance, and have knowledge of all games in the casino.

Timeline

Full Time Manager

Rivers Philadelphia
06.2022 - Current

Floor Manager

Mohegan Sun Resorts Atlantic City, NJ FT
03.2018 - 03.2022

Shift Manager, Floor Manager

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tampa FT
08.2006 - 03.2018

Floor Manager, High Limit Dealer

The Sands Atlantic City NJ, FT
08.2004 - 11.2006

Floor Manager, High Limit Dealer

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. FT
08.1999 - 08.2004

Floor Manager, High Limit Baccarat Dealer

Showboat Hotel And Casino
06.1996 - 08.2000

Loader

United Parcel Service, UPS PT
11.1993 - 06.1996

GED - College Prep

St. John Neumann H.S.

1996 completion Casino Dealers School Graduate CDS Atlantic City NJ, State of NJ Department of Education Certificate. 2006-2017 Seminole Gaming License Tampa, Fl. 2018-2020 Actively licensed by the NJ Casino Control Commission. 2018-2020 Currently active and hold Pennsylvania Gaming License G2. Tips Training Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, Ramp Training Title 31 Rivers Philadelphia Issued 2022. State of NJ Firearms ID Card Issued Aug 2021.

Thomas Marta