Archives for March, 2011

To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required

Greetings from the Godfather!

Before I get to the latest job openings, there are three great charity events I want to pass your way. By the way, all events for the balance of 2011 will include a charity component. Tickets will be $100. Big Brothers Big Sisters in October and Noah’s House in December.

Opportunity Village Celebrity Poker Tournament (April 9, Caesar’s Palace) – VIP Brunch is $50 and it’s $300 to play in the tournament. Buy tickets and get more information at www.opportunityvillage.org. Great cause!

Make-A-Wish Dinner (May 19, Red Rock Country Club) – SOLD OUT

Be the Change – An Evening of Hope for Olive Crest (June 3, Las Vegas Hilton) – My next mixer is a fundraiser for Olive Crest (foster kids). Performances by Domenick Allen of Foreigner and Clint Holmes. Venue is the Verona Sky Villa on the roof of the Las Vegas Hilton. Tickets are $100. Contact me at mwayman@godfatherlv.com for more information.

Career Opportunities
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VP, Marketing ($350,000, Las Vegas)
CFO – Casino ($275,000, Las Vegas)
VP, Sales – Casino ($250,000, Las Vegas)
Software Architect – .NET ($150,000+, Las Vegas)
Director, Supply Chain ($160,000, Las Vegas)
Sales Account Executive – Slots ($150,000, Las Vegas)
Casino Controller/Director, Finance ($100,000, Las Vegas)
Director, Marketing – Casino ($90,000, Las Vegas)
Project Manager ($90,000, Las Vegas)

Upcoming Events
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Opportunity Village Celebrity Poker Tournament (April 9, Caesar’s Palace)

Make-A-Wish Dinner (May 19, Red Rock Country Club)

Be the Change – An Evening of Hope for Olive Crest (June 3, Las Vegas Hilton)

Godfather “Sit Down” in Hollywood

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THANK YOU to everyone that attended the Godfather “Sit Down” at the House of Blues West Hollywood!  You can see pictures from the evening at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/godfatherlv.

We had 75 spectacular attendees.  There were old friends like:
Rudy Sarzo, Blue Oyster Cult
Fred Coury, Cinderella
Rolonda Watts, Actress
Tommy Morgan, Producer
Patricia Kara, Actress
Shawn Walsh, Private Equity
David Berkus, Venture Capitalist
Jeffrey Marks, Entrepreneur
Barney Cohen, Producer
Michael Palmer, Vantage Capital
Susan Johnston, Select Film Services
Brent Bushnell, Entrepreneur
Zohra Shahalimi, Costume Designer

There were new friends:
Stan Behrens, Canned Heat
Corey Feldman, Actor/Producer
Danielle James, Actress (True Blood)
Greg Bell, former NFL Star, Athletes for Life
Kai Buehler, CEO, MMS
Majid Abai, CEO, Pringo
Scott Kaufman, CEO, Humantelligence
Jennifer Kushell, CEO, Young and Successful Media
Five CIOs – Gerhard Karba (Westfield), Leo Collins (Lionsgate), Naresh Lachmandas (City of San Diego), Zorina Ohanian (Sony Pictures), Robert Fort (Guitar Center)
Baron Jay, Actor
Jordan Roberts, Ferrazzi Greenlight
Doug Wolfgram, CEO, IntelliProtect
Jessica Uberuaga, Actress

I am truly grateful to the following:
God.  First and foremost, I thank God for the opportunity to meet all of you.  I am both honored and exceedingly blessed!
Tony Rose of Rose, Snyder and Jacobs(
www.rsjcpa.com) – Tony co-sponsored the event.  Translation – he paid for all the food and drinks.  Thank you Tony!
Allen Cintron of CommVault (
www.commvault.com) – Allen was our other co-sponsor.  Thank you Allen!
House of Blues West Hollywood – Marcus Nicolaidis and Denise Ronayne – We love the Foundation Room at the House of Blues!  Thank you so much for the hospitality.
Jim Steinfeldt – Nothing like having a famous Photographer take my photos.  Thank  you Jim!
The BEST Guests! – The value proposition for Godfather “Sit Down” is the opportunity to meet 75 high quality people – all in one place, all in one night.  And we did not disappoint!!  Thanks to each of you for attending and bringing along so many wonderful new guests.

Upcoming Events
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Opportunity Village Celebrity Poker Tournament (April 9, Caesar’s Palace)
Olive Crest Mixer (June 3, LV Hilton)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowling Fundraiser (June 25, Sunset Lanes)