PIVOT

This is my latest series of post that will be a part of Smart Responsible Gaming.

As a percentage of the gaming, casino and hotel industry returns to work, many 

co-workers are still on furlough or in between job opportunities. Since we 

are all in this together, this series is to help make this transition a successful one.

That is why I have chosen the acronym PIVOT in the form of initialism. I will 

share the 1st three letters today. 

The P is for planning what your next move will be. First, find out when the next 

wave of call backs to your current employer are projected for. Then you can 

determine how long you may have to wait. You can gauge the length of your 

unemployment benefits and and take advantage of any training module that may 

be available to you.

The I is for intelligently mapping out your strategize. Reach out to other members of 

your professional network and let them know that you are looking for opportunities. 

Update your resume. Have 2 copies available. One is for the type of job that you had

previously. The second will be tailored to industries that are hiring your skill set. 

Highlight the characteristics that make you appealing to a recruiter. Be prepared to have 

a phone interview or a virtual meeting via Zoom.

The V is for value you place on your self worth. You must decide how much you should be 

compensated for what you can do. Then negotiate with yourself and determine what percentage

 you could accept from any employer. Keep in mind this is a competitive job market.

I will complete the PIVOT acronym in my next blog post.

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Responsible Gaming never felt so good!

I want to announce the unveiling of our website, Smart Responsible Gaming.com. From the end of March, I have had time to think about what would be useful to people during a pandemic and serve an audience that actively consumes gaming and sports.

I wanted to include some of the popular aspects that sports aficionados could appreciate. They include Esports, Sports Betting and Casinos. There are sections that give nutritional and fitness information.Videos are included.

There is a Twitter section that highlights GTLHottopics. This is a segment that covers the trending topics in the sports betting and sports business world. You can see all of the tweets that come from Smart Responsible Gaming. The social media links to Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn are prominently featured as well. 

There is a blog series that is devoted to helping anyone navigate a return to work after Covid-19.If you are looking for specialist advice on a subject related to sports and gaming, you can use the email, info@smartresponsiblegaming.com. This is in the event that your question is not covered by the information on the website.

I am proud of what we were able to accomplish during this pandemic. It has heighten my creativity. I hope you like it and check back periodically for updates. The next step on the journey is...

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10 years! That went fast..

Just saw my LinkedIn notification that this month marks 10 years at Rivers Casino Philadelphia / SugarHouse Casino. Wow! That went so fast. I started to reflect on the many people that I worked with over that period. Most of them I got along with and enjoyed. There were a few that I could have done things differently with and some that just did not work out well professionally. I am glad for the experience  of all of them. I wish anyone that I came in contact with during the 10 years the utmost success in where you are now and in future endeavors.

So as I continued to reflect over the decade on Delaware Ave, four faces keep going across my mind.

                        

                  I want to share the next few sentences talking about each of them.

Leigh Whitaker

First is Leigh Whitaker. Leigh helped me get in the company. She advised me on things to do professionally and made me smarter. Leigh also embraced my attending gaming sessions in Harrisburg where I watched her artfully represent our organization. She was my ear when I was planning my next step.

Rosemarie Cook

Second is Rosemarie Cook. Rose hired me in the table games department as a Pit Manager. I was her ninth hire. She gave what I called her "state of the union address" to our team every year by telling us how we were doing and the plans for the coming year. She would break it down quarter by quarter. She supported my efforts with my blog and encourage my endeavors.She gave me the impetus to go to universities and give presentations. 

Wendy Hamilton

Third is Wendy Hamilton. Wendy paid me the highest compliment a GM can pay to an employee that she did not interact with regularly. She said "You are always thinking". That showed she was noticing what I brought to our company. When Wendy developed a task force that changed the public perception of our organization, she selected me to be a part of it. That increase my visibility and led to me representing  the company at civil and corporate events. 

Greg Carlin

Last is Greg Carlin. Greg took notice of me when I flew to Chicago for a meeting with Rush Street Interactive. From that point on we would engaged at different gaming conferences in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Greg has made it a point to hear what I think and has included me in meetings and gatherings that were normally director level and above. Highly appreciative that Greg went that far for me. That allowed me to developed a relationship with the members of our prestigious executive team, I am honored by that. This prepared me to enhance my strategic thinking.

Without these four people, my 10 years would not be the best and longest tenure gaming job I have held. I am looking forward to what is ahead and thankful for the role each of you has played.

                                                                 WOO HOO !