Michael Farrell Email & Phone Number

I am pleased to announce my return to Crystal Cruises as Director Casino Operations. I'm looking forward to working alongside Casino de Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer) to reintroduce casino gaming as an exciting entertainment option for Crystal guests.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Supervise all Table games. Focus on High Limit/Private gaming (all games)Full knowledge of all internal controls and policies procedures regarding table games supervision.

Port Orange Fl

Market research, property acquisition and restoration.

Los Angeles Ca And Miami Fl

-Oversee and implement full startup of Casino Operation for Crystal Cruises including all hiring, equipment procurement, and establishing Policies/Procedures and Internal Controls. Successfully transitioned from concession operated Casino Department (Caesars Palace at Sea) to fully established in-house operation (Crystal Casino) within time frame required (less than 2 months) with no lapse in operations. -Provide functional leadership to Casino Operations and guide the strategic… Show more -Oversee and implement full startup of Casino Operation for Crystal Cruises including all hiring, equipment procurement, and establishing Policies/Procedures and Internal Controls. Successfully transitioned from concession operated Casino Department (Caesars Palace at Sea) to fully established in-house operation (Crystal Casino) within time frame required (less than 2 months) with no lapse in operations. -Provide functional leadership to Casino Operations and guide the strategic development of Casino programs, and the on-going evolution, of the Casino Cruise experience. This includes fully updating Casino operations by introducing all new Slot machines (ticket in/ticket out coin less), introduction of new Table Games, new Casino Management System (OASIS by Aristocrat), fully upgraded digital Surveillance System providing 24/7 coverage, and introducing new marketing concepts. -Oversee and coordinate as Project Manager full implementation of above mentioned improvements.-Direct the overall fleet-wide Casino Operations including: Table Games, Slot, and Cage Operations; Casino Training; Casino Marketing and Credit. -Manage the financial aspects of Casino Operation including all Casino Accounting, Budgeting and Credit as well as providing revenue growth through above mentioned improvements along with promotional and up-selling activities. -Implemented and oversee all aspects of new Bingo program fleet wide. Show less

Las Vegas, Reno And Cruise Ships

-Main position with Caesars Entertainment has been with Caesars Palace at Sea as Casino Manager aboard Crystal Harmony, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. All owned and operated by Crystal Cruises.-Responsible for overseeing and managing daily operations of Casino, including Table Games, Slot and Cage departments. Liaison between Caesars Palace at Sea and Crystal Cruises regarding all aspects of Casino Operations including staffing, training, accounting, credit, VIP services and… Show more -Main position with Caesars Entertainment has been with Caesars Palace at Sea as Casino Manager aboard Crystal Harmony, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. All owned and operated by Crystal Cruises.-Responsible for overseeing and managing daily operations of Casino, including Table Games, Slot and Cage departments. Liaison between Caesars Palace at Sea and Crystal Cruises regarding all aspects of Casino Operations including staffing, training, accounting, credit, VIP services and customer relations, scheduling, Human Resources, surveillance and maintenance. -Total 22 months assigned on ships.-Contract Dates: Crystal Symphony - Jan 2005 to March 2006 Crystal Serenity - May 2005 to Nov 2005 Crystal Harmony - Nov 2004 to Dec 2004 Crystal Symphony - Mar 2004 to June 2004 Crystal Harmony - June 2003 to Nov 2003 -In between assignments as Casino Manager on the ships - Casino Pit Manager/Supervisor for Caesars Hotel and Casino, Lake Tahoe NV and Caesars Palace, Las Vegas NV. Responsible for complete supervision of Pits and Table Games including scheduling and assigning dealers to games, pit clerk supervision, pit/table accounting and procedures (ratings, markers, fills/credits, comps, etc.). Show less

Reno, Nevada Area

-All Casino Table Games-Responsible for complete supervision of Pits and Table Games including scheduling and assigning dealers to games, pit clerk supervision, pit/table accounting and procedures (ratings, markers, fills/credits, comps, etc.).-Responsible for weekly scheduling of all dealers. Including vacations, leave of absences, special requests, medical leaves, and payroll.

Las Vegas, Nevada

-Craps, Baccarat, Mini Baccarat, Blackjack (double deck & 6 deck) etc.-Dealer - all above mentioned games-Trained in Mirage Management Development Program-Regulation 6A Training-Life Safety Trainer-Honors - Employee of the month - Table Games Dept. Feb. 1993 & Oct. 1994. Nominated for company employee of the month same dates.-Dealer Focus Group member

Atlantic City, Nj

-Craps Boxperson-Dealer-Floor Supervisor Training

Maryland And Florida

-Procured contracts to supply technical personnel. Managed regional office (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and technical recruiting staff.-Recruited technical personnel on a nationwide basis to fill contractual requirement of client. Personnel included designers, engineers, technical writers/illustrators, etc for software/hardware design, electrical, mechanical, industrial/manufacturing, telecommunications, medical, defense-related aerospace, aviation, etc.

Atlantic City, Nj

-Boxperson-Dealer - Craps