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Joseph Peter Torres

Iloilo City
Joseph Peter Torres

Summary

Proactive Casino Pit Supervisor always ready to intervene in conflicts and restore order for smooth gaming. Savvy in marketing and promotions, policy-making and recordkeeping. Observant in monitoring players and identifying problems. With 25 years of customer service and management experience in casino settings. Knowledgeable about payroll processing, HR and staff training and development. Bringing out best in staff members through exceptional management techniques.

Overview

34
years of professional experience

Work History

Norwegian Cruise Lines
On Board Vessel Employment

Casino Pit Supervisor
06.2013 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Promoted positive guest relations by resolving disputes quickly and offering complimentary services.
  • Established and maintained banks and table limits for each game.
  • Managed overall operation of casino table games in assigned pits in accordance with applicable state regulations, company policies and internal controls.
  • Observed gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating such as marking, switching or counting cards and notified security staff promptly.
  • Organized and directed six (6) blackjack and poker tournaments each cruise per week.
  • Established work schedules and station arrangements for daily shifts.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of table games, rules and strategies.
  • Addressed patron complaints and quickly payout errors and disputes.
  • Interpreted game guidelines and betting limits.
  • Collaborated with marketing personnel to promote casino services and events.
  • Monitored card counting and suspicious behavior to proactively mitigate cheating.
  • Supervised gaming tables and surrounding areas to enforce operational policies.
  • Managed table games personnel by handling scheduling, task delegation and employee relations.
  • Circulated gaming tables to monitor dealer operations and player participation.
  • Removed non-abiding players and card counters for non-compliance with established rules.
  • Monitored staffing levels for games and tables, arranging staff rotations and breaks.

Teletech
Bacolod

Healthcare Advocate for UNITED HEALH CARE
11.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Used MAESTRO software to process patient payments and update accounts.
  • Reviewed treatment sheets for consistency, completeness and accuracy.
  • Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
  • Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.

Iqor
Iloilo

Customer Service Representative
06.2020 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Answered questions from customers that came in through the company's online chat feature.
  • Corresponded with more than 40 customers daily, effectively building outstanding skills in writing.
  • Monitored customer issues to deliver effective resolution, following all steps involved for appropriate procedures.
  • Used various skills to resolve problems in reasonable amount of time.
  • Completed diverse tasks on daily basis to serve customer needs, including processing and issuing money orders, managing returns and exchanges, and logging daily shipments.
  • Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems.
  • Translated services for Spanish Resolution-person team to serve Spanish-speaking customer needs.
  • Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors.
  • Evaluated customer account information to assess current issues and determine potential solutions.

FVA Consultancy
Davao City

Digital Marketing Specialist
04.2020 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Managed and developed new content for company website, app, and social media platforms.
  • Spearheaded social media initiatives and created digital content for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Created and implemented marketing campaigns and directory services to help clients capitalize on new media and Internet advertising opportunities.
  • Planned, implemented and maintained successful SEO strategies.
  • Collaborated with content contributors to build optimization strategies.
  • Monitored metrics such as redirects, click and bounce rates and other KPIs to proactively optimize campaigns.
  • Managed customer digital marketing strategies to meet client goals and objectives.
  • Balanced organizational objectives against customer satisfaction and profit demand to create optimal pricing strategies.

Norwegian Cruise Lines
On-board

Casino Pit Manager
07.2011 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Resolved customer complaints and payout errors.
  • Addressed patron complaints and quickly payout errors and disputes.
  • Monitored staffing levels for games and tables, arranging staff rotations and breaks.
  • Circulated gaming tables to monitor dealer operations and player participation.
  • Managed table games personnel by handling scheduling, task delegation and employee relations.
  • Maintained accurate records of cash supply transfers in alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored card counting and suspicious behavior to proactively mitigate cheating.
  • Supervised gaming tables and surrounding areas to enforce operational policies.
  • Used consumer trends and through SYNCROS/BRAVO information to arrange data for profit-increasing opportunities.
  • Removed non-abiding players and card counters for non-compliance with established rules.

Norwegian Cruise Lines
Miami

Casino Pit Supervisor/Dice
03.2007 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Determine optimum table game supply and pricing daily to maximize revenue opportunities.
  • Resolve guest and team member disputes through negotiation and problem-solving.
  • Schedule over 25 team members to optimize staffing needs based on business demand.
  • Served in dual capacity to train craps/blackjack/poker games to dealers and to oversee table floor operation. Have performed all areas of guest service both internally and externally including resolving customer issues when needed.
  • Supervise staff and discipline, motivates supervisors and dealers, and reviewed appraisal every month based on teamwork, productivity, time/attendance, safety, and work performance.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to trim-down problems.
  • Maintained updated product knowledge through proper channels of information and skills.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Organized and directed over 10 blackjack and poker tournaments each night.

Norwegian Cruise Lines
On-board

Casino Dealer/Dice
06.2002 - 02.2007

Job overview

  • Greeted incoming guests with enthusiasm to promote fun, memorable, and exciting experiences.
  • Performed functional game duties quickly by efficiently handling money and chips.
  • Maintained an enjoyable environment by entertaining and engaging players at tables.
  • Explained rules, took bets, and delivered payouts to facilitate the movement of games.
  • Achieved minimum complement of players at tables by participating in short-handed games.
  • Performed simple math skills to facilitate accurate payouts.

Star Cruises Ltd
Malaysia

Casino Supervisor
10.1998 - 04.2002

Job overview

  • Observed gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating such as marking, switching or counting cards and notified security staff promptly.
  • Managed overall operation of casino table games in assigned pits, including black jack and poker games in accordance with applicable state regulations, company policies and internal controls.
  • Established and maintained banks and table limits for each game.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.

Star Cruises Ltd
Malaysia

Casino Table Games Dealer
06.1997 - 02.1998

Job overview

  • Maintained enjoyable environment by entertaining and engaging players at tables.
  • Explained rules, took bets, and delivered payouts to facilitate movement of games.
  • Communicated with supervisors and managers about suspicious or unruly behavior from patrons.
  • Provided gambling chips and coin money in exchange for legal currency for players to join in games.
  • Dealt various casino games, juggling multiple hands over shifts and 25 patrons nightly.
  • Greeted incoming guests with enthusiasm to promote fun, memorable and exciting experience.
  • Monitored behavior of players while dealing cards in various games, observing individuals for possible cheating.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Zuellig Inchacape,Inc
Bacolod City

Key Account Sales Manager
03.1993 - 11.1996

Job overview

  • Attended conferences, trade shows and industry events to increase the visibility of the market while promoting brand.
  • Grew and evolved existing customers and generated new business opportunities through strategic selling, influencing, and skillful negotiation.
  • Defined customer objectives and qualified needs by communicating and meeting at all strategic levels.
  • Assigned in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental under Consumer Products Division supervised direct-in store merchandisers selling proprietary over-the-counter medicines, cosmetic lines, and consumer products to all Supermarket and Drugstore chains in the region. Maximize SKU's to supermarkets by shelves display, product facing, and provide in-store promotion. During this period, regional sales raised an average of 28% annually, compared to a previous rise of 16%.

  • Developed and circulated key account sales plans for key distributors and partners to meet targets for sales and market presence.
  • Delivered accurate customer financial forecasting in accordance with key account sales plan.

Marsman Drysdale Inc.
Makati

Sales Representative
06.1989 - 02.1993

Job overview

-Responsible for the profitability of the region assigned in Consumer Products Division (Samar-Leyte) based in Tacloban City. Reporting directly to the Makati office and ensure that all sales promotions and collections ratio is in accordance with the company standards.

•Achiever for Consistency Award
•Merchandising Award
•Product Line Achiever
•Second Runner-up Salesman of the Year National level by achieving 110% 1990 Annual Sales Quota

Developed and circulated key account sales plans for key distributors and partners to meet targets for sales and market presence.

  • Improved profitability and developed pipeline leveraging multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
  • Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
  • Improved overall customer purchasing experiences to promote steady revenue.
  • Received Salesman of the year award in 1991 for delivering exemplary service while driving strategic business initiatives.

Education

University Of San Agustin
Iloilo City, Philippines

Bachelor of Science from Accountancy

University Overview

Skills

  • Social Media Management, Marketing Plan, accounts creation, optimization, and creating content planning
  • Scheduling and Posting Social Media Content
  • Organic Social Media Marketing
  • Simple Website Creation and Optimization
  • Online Writing and Marketing
  • SEO Basics set-up and strategy
  • Facebook Ads
  • Security monitoring
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Training & Development
  • Computer Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Team Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Team building
  • Analytical
  • Conflict resolution
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision-making
  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Healthcare Advocate for UNITED HEALH CARE
Teletech
11.2020 - 07.2021
Customer Service Representative
Iqor
06.2020 - 10.2020
Digital Marketing Specialist
FVA Consultancy
04.2020 - 07.2020
Casino Pit Supervisor
Norwegian Cruise Lines
06.2013 - 09.2023
Casino Pit Manager
Norwegian Cruise Lines
07.2011 - 03.2013
Casino Pit Supervisor/Dice
Norwegian Cruise Lines
03.2007 - 06.2011
Casino Dealer/Dice
Norwegian Cruise Lines
06.2002 - 02.2007
Casino Supervisor
Star Cruises Ltd
10.1998 - 04.2002
Casino Table Games Dealer
Star Cruises Ltd
06.1997 - 02.1998
Key Account Sales Manager
Zuellig Inchacape,Inc
03.1993 - 11.1996
Sales Representative
Marsman Drysdale Inc.
06.1989 - 02.1993
University Of San Agustin
Bachelor of Science from Accountancy

Gaming Skills and Experience

Gaming Skills and Experience
  • Blackjack
  • Baccarat
  • Stud Poker
  • 3 Card Poker
  • Dice
  • Ultimate Texas Hold'em
  • Texas Hold'em
  • Roulette

Reference

Reference

Reference:

Mr. Jikie Ilagan

VP Fleet Manning Operation

C. F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc.

Casa Rocha Bldg., Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Metro Manila

Philippines, 1004

TrunkLine: +63 2 85276031 to 49 Loc.262

Direct Line: +639189263935

Gaming Skills and Experience

Gaming Skills and Experience
  • Blackjack
  • Baccarat
  • Stud Poker
  • 3 Card Poker
  • Dice
  • Ultimate Texas Hold'em
  • Texas Hold'em
  • Roulette

Reference

Reference

Reference:

Mr. Jikie Ilagan

VP Fleet Manning Operation

C. F. Sharp Crew Management, Inc.

Casa Rocha Bldg., Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Metro Manila

Philippines, 1004

TrunkLine: +63 2 85276031 to 49 Loc.262

Direct Line: +639189263935

Joseph Peter Torres