Laura Danks Email & Phone Number

Deal Black Jack, Three Card Poker, Let It Ride, Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold 'em and Four Card Poker

•Part of the initiation of this Casino including the Grand Opening•Books, plans and implements special events, promotions and entertainment acts for the casino.•Designs, develops and implements all casino events including slot and table game tournaments, promotions, giveaway, and player development parties.•Reviews and evaluates all special events•Prepares and reviews the monthly financial statements for accuracy•Plans yearly departmental budget, and ensure maximum utilization of that budget by cost-analysis of each event•Maintains direct communication and interaction with casino management and employees ensuring timely delivery and follow-through of event procedures.•Updates and distributes the special events calendar.•Plans and coordinates support collateral for entertainment functions•Held accountable, to a high degree, for the thoroughness and accuracy of departmental records and reports.

•Book national and local entertainment for large and small shows•Manage a three and a half million dollar budget for Promotions and Entertainment•Organize and manage promotions and giveaways on a stage in front of hundreds of people•Coordinate and execute all special events, entertainment events, promotions and National Acts•Approve the signage, banners, rack cards and advertising of the company•Execute and negotiate contracts for all entertainment including national acts, special events and entertainment events•Able to be very detail oriented, extremely organized and keep confidentiality when arranging both large and small events Also worked in other various parts of the Casino and have an understanding of various portions of the gaming industry. Table Games Dealer May 2001 – August 2002•Dealt cards on Blackjack and Specialty Games Cage Cashier May 2000 – May 2001•Worked in the Vault, Main Bank, Employee Window and as a Cashier

•Answered a multi-task telephone system and dispatched the appropriate agencies to handle various types of intense emotional situations•Required to make good judgment split-second decisions•Performed multi-tasked duties simultaneously as a team and independently•Responsible for dispatching emergency response units and give medical instruction via phone•Worked with various police agencies and confidential material

Bachelor, Business Management

Technical Specialties in Human Resources and Leadership

Associates Of Liberal Arts Degree, English

Activities and Societies: Wrote articles and participated in the West Shore Community College NewspaperTechnical Specialty in Human.