Archives for July, 2010

It’s Not Your Stuff

It’s Not Your Stuff!  Always remember this – you don’t own any of it. Everything you have is a blessing from God, and you are the steward of those blessings for a short time.  So what are your top three priorities.  Regardless of what you think they are, here is how you can tell the truth.  First, look at your checkbook and see where you spend your money.  Second, evaluate how you spend your time.  Do you work 80 hours a week or do you take the time to give back?  As always, I am called to be a witness, not the judge and jury.  Just a gentle reminder that it is not YOUR stuff!

There are two upcoming charity events in Las Vegas that should not be missed!  September 11 is Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village.  Western hoedown at Frank Martin’s Bitter Root Ranch.  Tickets are $175.  Check out www.opportunityvillage.org or contact me directly.

September 30 is DISH for Three Square at the Palms.  Celebrity chefs, live/silent auction and a rock concert inside Rain!  Check out www.threesquare.org or buy tickets at http://www.stayclassy.org/las-vegas/events/dish/e1352.

Career Opportunities
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VP, Game Studios – Video/Slots ($275,000, West Coast) – Need a BIG executive.  Team of 200+ developers. Requires college degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years Producer experience with 5+ years at SVP/VP level.

VP, Marketing ($225,000, West Coast) – Major casino property.  Need well rounded executives with 10 years of gaming experience and a four year degree.

VP, Slots ($200,000, Midwest and West Coast) – Have two of these.  Requires 10+ years experience and background with slot performance and floor management.

VP, Hospitality ($200,000, Midwest) – Extensive F&B background combined with Hotel Operations Experience.

SVP, Game Development – Video/Slots ($200,000, International) – Lead the beginning-to-end game development process, including idea conceptualization, content creation, quality assurance, market testing, and product upgrades.  Team of 65 developers.  Requires college degree (MBA preferred).

VP, Game Studios – Video/Slot ($200,000, West Coast) – Requires college degree (MBA preferred), 10+ years of development experience.

VP, Marketing ($175,000, West Coast) – Major casino property.  Need well rounded executives with 10 years of gaming experience and a four year degree.

VP, Table Games ($175,000, West Coast) – Ten years on tables and a four year degree.

Director, Enterprise IT Operations ($175,000, Las Vegas)

Enterprise Architect – Software ($160,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Marketing ($150,000, Las Vegas) – Five plus years of casino background with a major property.

VP, Compliance ($150,000, International) – Combination of Compliance and Internal Audit.  Five plus years of casino background with a major property.  Must relocation internationally.

Director, Engineering – Slots ($140,000, East Coast)

Director, IT Operations ($125,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Marketing ($105,000, Midwest) – Five plus years of casino background in a Director or Manager role.  Extensive Midwest marketing experience.

Guest Services Manager ($100,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Labor Relations ($100,000, West Coast)

Game Designer ($100,000, Las Vegas)

Mathematician ($100,000, Las Vegas)

Director, Sales ($80,000, Midwest)

Upcoming Godfather “Sit Downs"
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Barona Resort & Casino San Diego – August 7
Tropicana Pool – October (Tentative)

Upcoming Charity Events
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After the Finish Line (Del Mar) – August 5
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30

Del Mar!


Time for my annual road trip to Del Mar.  Going to stop by several client casinos on the way, and host a private mixer August 7 in the Penthouse at the Barona Resort & Casino.

Took my Make-A-Wish friend Zoe and her parents to Lone Star Park for the weekend.  We visited with my good friend Aaron Gryder.  It was awesome. Check out the pictures here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv

Overall job market continues to be sluggish – my list of openings is getting smaller and smaller.

VP, Entertainment – Casino ($200,000)
VP, Slots ($150,000)
VP, Hospitality – Strong F&B ($150,000)
Director, Product Marketing ($125,000)
Advertising and Promotions Manager ($90,000)

A portion of each placement this quarter will be donated to Three Square (hunger relief). They provide food to 550+ charitable organizations. This year I am Co-Chair for DISH, the annual fundraiser September 30 at the Palms. You can buy tickets here:

http://www.stayclassy.org/events/detail?eid=1352

Here is a second phenomenal event, and one of my personal favorites.  Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village is September 11 at Frank Martin’s Bitter Root Ranch.  It’s a western hoedown!  BBQ, open bar, live/silent auction, entertainment.  Get your tickets here:

http://www.opportunityvillage.org/jeans_to_jewels.php

Upcoming Godfather “Sit Downs"
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Barona Resort & Casino San Diego – August 7
Tropicana Pool – October (Tentative)

Upcoming Charity Events
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After the Finish Line (Del Mar) – August 5
Jeans to Jewels for Opportunity Village (Las Vegas) – September 11
DISH for Three Square (Las Vegas) – September 30