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Overview
Work History
Skills
Certifications Qualifications
Professional Summary
Professional Development
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Vera Veizovic

Lane Cove,NSW

Summary

An innovative, agile, and highly adaptable leader with over 10 years’ experience in the hospitality and entertainment industry. Background includes a proven track record in performance management as well as strong leadership and employee respect. A relationship builder who leads by example, motivating and inspiring the team while remaining focused on optimizing the guest experience through exceptional service. Highly skilled in communication, decision-making, planning and organization resulting in proven success in effective training, coaching, and development initiatives. A vibrant, pro-active and results driven manager who excels in a fast-paced challenging environment. Highly motivated to contribute to the success of the organization by leveraging my expertise in managing teams, enhancing customer service and utilizing my Cert IV in Training and Assessment to ensure compliance and best outcomes for the organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Casino Manager

Crown Sydney
08.2022 - 12.2023

Reporting to the Casino Manager with the responsibility of leading all aspects of casino operations, overseeing gaming floor activities, personnel management, and customer service to ensure compliance whilst maintaining a seamless and high-quality customer experience. Key responsibilities include :

  • Managed a team of 39 employees, providing leadership, training, and development opportunities to enhance staff performance
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with gaming laws and regulations
  • Spearheaded the implementation of new gaming systems, contributing to increased operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Oversaw Workplace Health and Safety topics, including the reporting and management of hazards and incidents
  • Managed disciplinary proceedings related to performance and conduct in alignment with policy and internal protocols.

Gaming Operations Trainer

Crown Sydney
04.2021 - 08.2022

Reporting to and working closely with the Training Operations Lead along with operations managers to identify training needs, develop relevant learning initiatives, and monitor their effectiveness. Key responsibilities include :

  • Successfully completed Cert IV in Training and Assessment with CBD College
  • Provided expert advice to leadership and managers on various people matters, including performance improvement plan implementations and award interpretation, ensuring compliance and best practice
  • Trained, coached, and developed existing staff members across the board with new skills successfully filling skill gaps
  • Onboarding and training new staff into various roles and levels of the business and table games operations
  • Facilitation of employee induction ensuring a smooth transition for all new employees to the business.

Area Manager Table Games

Crown Casino Sydney
11.2020 - 04.2021

Reporting to the Assistant Casino Manager with the responsibility of managing a number of areas on the gaming floor undertaking responsibilities such as rostering, staff management, game protection, and dispute resolution. Key responsibilities include :

  • Management of private gaming salons and high-value customers ensuring all operations run smoothly to create a seamless guest experience
  • Assisting the development and facilitation of Crown tours upon opening
  • Coaching and developing staff in how to provide customer service excellence with a high level of knowledge about the business
  • Provided on-floor training to new management members with systems and processes e.g Pit Manager, DHS, Workday
  • Coaching and developing experienced and trainee dealers.

Area Manager Table Games

Crown Casino Melbourne
04.2018 - 11.2020

Table games dealer

Crown Casino Melbourne
04.2017 - 04.2018

Table games dealer

Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino
12.2012 - 03.2017

Skills

  • Adept in stakeholder management and engagement, fostering trust and building strong long-term strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborative and dependable team player with a demonstrated ability to bring teams together to achieve business goals and objectives
  • Excellent ability to navigate competing priorities to meet demanding deadlines without compromising focus, accuracy or attention to detail
  • Exceptional both written and verbal communications skills with an ability to use tact when clearly conveying information and ideas delivering impactful training sessions
  • A willingness to take on a wide range of tasks with a positive, adaptable, flexible attitude with a commitment to providing excellent customer service
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to multitask and prioritise important tasks in a high pressure environment
  • IT skills - Proficient in the use of MS Office with a flexibility and adaptability to learning new systems with ease
  • Encourage and increase team engagement by celebrating, rewarding and recognizing the achievements of the team
  • Achievement of KPI's

Certifications Qualifications

  • Cert IV in Training and Assessment - CBD College, Sydney 2021
  • Cert III in Hospitality - Jupiter's Casino

Professional Summary

Assistant Casino Manager - Crown Sydney                                   August 2022 - December 2023

Operations Trainer - Crown Sydney                                                 April 2021 - August 2022

Area Manager Table Games - Crown Sydney                                November 2020 - April 2021

Area Manager Table Games - Crown Melbourne                          April 2018 - November 2020

Table Games Dealer - Crown Melbourne                                         April 2017 - April 2018

Table Games Dealer - Jupiter's Casino Gold Coast                        December 2012 - March 2017 

Professional Development

- Appointed to participate in the Crown Melbourne Leadership Development Program 

- Courageous Conversations workshop

- Train the trainer AML/CTF risk awareness training 

- Induction facilitation company wide

- Cert III in hospitality 

- Cert IV in Training and Education

- RSA

- RCG

Referees

Referees available upon request. 

Timeline

Assistant Casino Manager

Crown Sydney
08.2022 - 12.2023

Gaming Operations Trainer

Crown Sydney
04.2021 - 08.2022

Area Manager Table Games

Crown Casino Sydney
11.2020 - 04.2021

Area Manager Table Games

Crown Casino Melbourne
04.2018 - 11.2020

Table games dealer

Crown Casino Melbourne
04.2017 - 04.2018

Table games dealer

Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino
12.2012 - 03.2017
Vera Veizovic