Experience

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  Champions UK plc

  • Loughborough

  • Head Of Corporate Development

    • Jan 2020 - Present
    • Loughborough

    Sourcing new opportunities with corporate clients in London and the East Midlands. Developing and building on new relationships forged through personal contacts, events and networking.

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  Caesars Entertainment UK

  • United Kingdom
  • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Venue Director

    • Nov 2015 - Nov 2018

    Responsible for all operational aspects of this leading East Midlands venue with its Marco Pierre White restaurant, poker lounge, banqueting room and the new Bar Esquina late night lounge, Alea Nottingham offers one of the best all round destination venues in Nottingham - which just happens to include world leading gaming facilities.

  • Executive Director of Gaming

    • Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

    Worked as a member of the Emerald Executive Board in Guateng Province, South Africa to review and support Caesar's Emerald Resort and Casino operation introducing initiatives and improvements to drive higher revenues, efficiencies and staff engagement.

  • Assistant Venue Director

    • Oct 2014 - Nov 2014

    Returning to London, after temporary secondment, having successfully overseen our Manchester Operation for the last 3 months I am now resuming my previous role working alongside and supporting the Venue Director in all aspects of the Playboy Club London with particular emphasis on VIP gaming, staff engagement, team building and customer service.

  • Venue Director

    • Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

    A temporary secondment to fill the Venue Director's position in our largest provincial operation until the new incumbent arrives in early October. Assuming full oversight of all operational responsibilities and budgetary targets.

  • Assistant Venue Director

    • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

    Working alongside and supporting the Venue Director in all aspects of the business with particular emphasis on VIP gaming, staff engagement, team building and customer service.I welcome the opportunity to return to Mayfair and work in a unique venue where I can bring my experience to benefit the Brand and grow the business.

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  Caesar's Entertainment

  • The Casino at the Empire

  • Assistant Venue Director

    • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
    • The Casino at the Empire

    Working alongside and supporting the Venue Director in all aspects of the business with particular emphasis on VIP gaming, staff engagement, team building and customer service. I consider this to be one of the most dynamic exciting positions in UK gaming and I relish the opportunity to extend my experience and bring my skill sets to bear in one of the UK's premier gaming destinations in the heart of London.

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  London Clubs International

  • United Kingdom
  • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Club Director

    • Mar 2010 - Feb 2014

    Responsible for all aspects of managing the Golden Nugget Casino, Shaftesbury Avenue, London.

  • Senior Management

    • Jan 2000 - Feb 2010

    Held various Management Roles at the Ritz Casino, Rendezvous Old Park Lane (now the Playboy Club), 50 St. James, Empire Leicester Square, Golden Nugget and Les Ambassadeurs.

  • Dealer/Inspector/Pit Boss

    • Jul 1981 - Dec 1999

    Front line positions, dealing directly with guests and ensuring the highest levels of customer service and providing great experiences. Maintain the security and efficiency of the gaming overseeing the management and welfare of the staff under my supervision.

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  Pleasurama

  • Manchester

  • Dice Dealer

    • Mar 1981 - Jul 1981
    • Manchester

    Redundancy in London forced a return to my home town for a short 3 month period before returning to London in July 1981. Whilst in Manchester I was taught Dice to add to my roulette and blackjack skills.

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  Coral Casinos UK.

  • Palm Beach Casino, London

  • Dealer

    • Aug 1979 - Mar 1981
    • Palm Beach Casino, London

    Roulette and Blackjack Dealer.