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Sofia, Bg

Sofia City, Bulgaria

In my position, I excelled in various key areas, contributing to project success and building strong stakeholder relationships. I developed and nurtured relationships with contractors, leveraging their expertise to enhance project outcomes. I oversaw both internal and external project teams and partners, ensuring effective collaboration and coordination. I demonstrated strong communication skills by regularly reporting project progress, identifying risks, and implementing effective mitigation strategies. I worked closely with the Executive Team, aligning deliverables with project scope and budgetary constraints for successful project completion. Additionally, I coordinated efforts with other departments, promoting compatibility and synergy across all project aspects. I maintained accurate and up-to-date cost information, ensuring monthly cost reports reflected all contracts, changes, risks, opportunities, and variation orders. Moreover, I fostered collaborative relationships with stakeholders, leveraging their input and expertise to drive project success. Overall, my role encompassed developing relationships, leading project teams, communicating progress and risks, collaborating with leaders, coordinating with departments, supporting other managers, maintaining accurate cost reporting, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Paramaribo, Suriname

Responsible for both technical and operational duties (11 Casinos in 4 Continents). Evaluating each operation and creating and adjusting policies and procedures formulation to enhance performance. Reviewing machine performance for each location and making changes to machine mix to enhance player experience and profit. Review revenue and changes with location management to find ways of “fine tuning” and constant improvements with the locations.Purchasing of new equipment is coordinated through my responsibilities; this includes conversions, new machines and systems. Evaluation of trial and participation equipment for best product and placement.Designed the database model that allows revenue from all locations to be tracked for the casinos, and made improvements in design for the system from the route operations. By use of machine expected performance (volatility and game cycle, actual to theoretical holds) the use of expected trends in game performance can be evaluated for identifying games reducing in performance and estimate when a game will need to be converted.Online Gaming - Involved in assisting the organization with finding and developing online gaming products.Other Duties include the setting up and administrating training programs for club management and technical staff on the understanding and operational aspects of slot machine management and machine setup.Provided marketing insight with the management and knowledge of Slot Player expectations and trends to ensure marketing concepts are parallel to the wants and likes of the guest.

Cyprus

As an experienced professional overseeing operations across three countries and three casinos, I held significant responsibility for technical and operational aspects. My focus was on evaluating and improving operations through the creation and adjustment of policies and procedures. I closely monitored machine performance, leveraging data and analytics to enhance the player experience and maximize profitability. Collaborating with location management, I reviewed revenue trends and fostered data-driven decision-making for constant improvement. Coordinating equipment purchasing, I ensured optimal placement strategies and customer satisfaction. Overall, my role encompassed diverse responsibilities aimed at driving the success of multiple casinos through continuous evaluation and improvement.

Sofia/Bulgaria

In my role, I held significant responsibility overseeing technical and operational aspects of a network of 30+ Slot Gaming Halls and 3 Large Casinos. I meticulously evaluated operations, identifying areas for improvement. Crafting policies and procedures, I optimized performance and enhanced the guest experience.Monitoring machine performance and analyzing data, I strategically adjusted the machine mix to elevate player experience and drive profitability. Collaborating with location management, we fine-tuned operations to maximize revenue and efficiency.Coordinating equipment purchasing, including conversions and new machines, I selected products and placement strategies to enhance the gaming experience and customer satisfaction.In summary, my role involved evaluating operations, adjusting policies, optimizing machine performance, driving revenue growth, and coordinating equipment purchasing. Through a proactive and data-driven approach, I ensured the success of the gaming venues under my purview.

Bucharest, Romania

As a visionary casino general manager, I embraced a pivotal role overseeing multiple casinos. With industry expertise and a passion for excellence, I led with determination and strategic insight.I evaluated each casino operation holistically, striving for continuous improvement. Analyzing key performance indicators, customer feedback, and operational inefficiencies, I enhanced policies and procedures for better performance and guest satisfaction.Recognizing the importance of gaming machines, I proactively optimized their performance at each location. Using data insights, I created an immersive gaming environment tailored to our esteemed patrons, driving exceptional experiences and financial gains.Collaboration and effective communication were central to my management approach. Working closely with leadership teams, I fostered teamwork and continuous improvement. By reviewing revenue trends and metrics, I guided impactful changes.As a casino general manager, I sought innovative strategies to stay ahead. With a driven team, I consistently delivered exceptional results, elevating the guest experience and achieving unprecedented growth.Drawing on industry knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence, I steered each casino to new heights of success in the competitive world of casino management.

Minsk - Belarus

I held a position of responsibility encompassing technical and operational duties across five casinos. In this role, I conducted thorough evaluations of each operation, focusing on identifying areas for improvement. Through the formulation of effective policies and procedures, I sought to enhance overall performance. Additionally, I closely monitored machine performance at each location, making strategic adjustments to the machine mix to optimize player experience and increase profitability.Furthermore, I conducted revenue reviews and collaborated with location management to identify opportunities for "fine-tuning" and implementing continuous improvements. This proactive approach aimed to drive positive changes and maximize the potential of each casino.

Istanbul, Turkey

After my departure from Trinidad and Tobago, I took on temporary responsibilities under the supervision of the company's Slots Director. In this role, I assumed responsibility for purchasing, distribution, and the setup of machines across over 20 casinos worldwide. These duties entailed coordinating the procurement process, ensuring efficient distribution logistics, and overseeing the installation and configuration of gaming machines.

Port Of Spain- Trinidad & Tobago

This casino marked the inaugural establishment of Princess Casinos in Trinidad & Tobago, signifying my first venture outside of Europe. As the individual accountable for the entire slot operation within the casino, I gained invaluable experience in managing and overseeing its day-to-day activities. Additionally, this project provided me with my first exposure to the intricacies of construction, further broadening my skill set.

Sofia, Bulgaria

This marked my initial foray into a management position abroad. As the Slot Manager of a single casino, I shouldered the responsibility for overseeing operations throughout the entire country. Although officially managing one casino, my role often encompassed the duties of an Area Manager, ensuring the smooth functioning of multiple locations. Subsequently, our expansion efforts in Bulgaria led to the successful launch of several additional casinos.

Turkey - Several Locations

I began my career while I was still a student at Princess Casinos. Initially, I worked as a Dealer, but due to challenges I faced in university, I made the decision to resign. However, I didn't let that setback deter me, and I soon found another opportunity as a Cashier. Over the course of five years, I showcased my strong analytical skills and pursued further education, which led to my promotion to the position of Slot Manager.Unfortunately, the government's decision to close down casinos in Turkey had a significant impact on the industry. However, in light of this circumstance, my superiors recognized my potential and assigned me to a new project in Bulgaria.