Experience

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  Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel

  • United States
  • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Assistant General Manager

    • Mar 2018 - Present

  • Interim General Manager

    • Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

    Managed all GM duties for property.

  • Executive Director of Facilities

    • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

    Handle operations of entire casino including renovations, new construction and daily maintenance. Assist General Manager in implementing changes and running a better operation. Work with each department to carry out needs to improve their efficiency and facilitate their request.

  • Facility Director

    • Oct 2011 - Feb 2015

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  Cypress Bayou Casino

  • Facility Manager

    • Mar 2007 - Oct 2011

    Responsible for Engineering and Housekeeping departments. Take care of 11 outside contracts, facility grounds, 3,000 tons of refrigeration and air conditioning, over 900 pieces of kitchen equipment, vehicle maintenance, inside and out of entire property. Completed construction and opening of a new 102 room hotel project addition.

  • Risk Manager

    • Apr 2004 - Mar 2007

    Worked on all guest general liability claims and workers comp claims. Worked on the entire safety program where we implemented more safety programs and procedures for our employees and departments. Implemented and AED program and safety tool box topics for employee training. Setup and tracked First Aid, CPR and AED trainings as well as fire extinguisher training with local fire department. Created an Emergency Action Plan book for the entire property to utilize for each given area. Also worked with the insurance brokers to insure the entire property for general liability, property damage, workers comp, terrorism insurance, business interruption, valet claims, company vehicles etc.

  • Human Resources Benefits

    • May 1997 - Apr 2004

    Worked in Human Resources handling the 401(k) Retirement Plan and Medical/Dental benefits plan. Also set on the joint Insurance committe for approximately 4 years. Assisted in setting up and managing the STD/LTD additional life insurance benefits for the entire employee data base.

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  Burlington Resources

  • Offshore Production Operator

    • Oct 1986 - May 1997

    Working on offshore production platforms on a 7 and 7 schedule. Worked on wire line, drilling, pipelines, work overs, coil tubing, construction and all activities surrounding the operation and production of oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico. Had both offshore and onshore experience.