CAROLYNN TRABUE
Coral Springs, FL 33065
acgxif@r.postjobfree.com
SENIOR LEVEL DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT REGIONAL PRESIDENT
Expert in: Compliance ~ Auditing ~ Training & Development ~ Large Scale Change
Exemplary senior executive, change agent and entrepreneur. Acknowledged among regulators and industry
leaders statewide for directing large scale compliance structuring that builds company effectiveness and success
in entering the market. Productive researcher/writer, expert facilitator; considered a visionary in large-scale
construction projects, human capital management, multi-level training and development, and regulatory
compliance. Career reflects success in corporate world, privately held corporations, entrepreneurship and
communications with all levels of employees, corporate partners, vendors, agencies and governmental
regulators.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Park University
Emphasis: Management of Information Systems
Bachelor of Science, Park University
Emphasis: Management
Bachelor of Science, Park University
Emphasis: Criminal Justice Administration, summa cum laude
BENCHMARKS & MILESTONES
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
? Over 15 years of experience in regulatory oversight of city, state and federal regulatory requirements including
Title 31, BSA, AML, SOX, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA and ADA
? More than 20 years of experience developing, designing training programs and training all levels of staff on HR
guidelines, state and federal statutes and regulations and company/state policies and procedures
? Propelled complete establishment of organizational structures, hiring processes, and training programs to fully
operational business infrastructures, on average, in less than 6 months.
? Specializing in human capital management, the business units were able to achieve successful testing with
regulatory agencies passing all regulatory requirements, achieving successful public openings on-budget and
ahead of schedule
? Key principle in team selected for executive management of an $85M project that saw $70M in first-year
revenues.
? Key principle in team selected for executive management for a company entering the U.S., for a $65M project that
saw $10M in revenue during the first 4 months of operations in the United States.
? Established and led multi-level training and development programs for company employees which increased
positive customer service reviews and enhanced employee morale.
CULTURAL & ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
? Led the development of property-wide quality training for all levels of employees on all aspects of regulatory
requirements and specific job level details which resulted in a 25% decrease in position turn-over rates and zero
regulatory complaints during the first 6 months of operations
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? Developed, designed, implemented and led 1st ever company training programs relating to regulatory compliance,
policies/procedures, safety, HR policies, anti-money laundering, alcohol/drug awareness and federal guidelines in
the United States that will be used as a model for South American properties.
CAREER TRACK
SR. DIRECTOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DANIA CASINO & JAI ALAI 2013 ? Present
? Researched, designed and established all internal operating policies and procedures to maximize training opportunities to meet
the challenges of large-scale organizational changes between South America locations and United States location
? Developed and implemented a comprehensive plan and led the 2nd team in the State of Florida to successfully master the state
test which allowed the property to open on budget and ahead of schedule (only 2 of 8 teams were successful on the 1st try)
? Developed, reviewed and collaborated with Marketing department on marketing materials (Direct Mail pieces, E-mail blasts and
social media sites) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
? Managed and maintained regulatory controls and training programs to ensure absolute city, state and federal compliance
including Title 31, BSA, AML, SOX, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA and ADA
? Developed and implemented training modules for all levels of staff regarding internal policies and procedures as well as city,
state and federal regulatory requirements
? Reviewed construction timelines, architectural drawings and coordinated events between construction crews and company
management to ensure budgets, work processes and turnover dates remained on schedule
? Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for executive management team as well as the Board of Directors
? Performed weekly, monthly and yearly audits of all operational departments to ensure compliance with company policies and
regulatory requirements
CHIEF OF SLOT OPERATIONS STATE OF FLORIDA ? DBPR 2010 ? 2013
? Responsible for regulatory oversight of the day-to-day operations at each of the eight (8) slot machine facilities located in
Broward and Miami-Dade counties to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
? Reviewed and monitored revenue reports, marketing plans and promotions to ensure integrity and compliance with regulations
? Created and implemented employee incentive, development and task-monitoring programs
? Managed and maintained cost controls through ordering, staffing levels, and government reviews
? Developed and implemented training modules for all levels of staff regarding internal policies and procedures
? Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for Tallahassee government officials
? Performed weekly, monthly and yearly audits of all operational departments to ensure compliance with company and regulatory
requirements
DIRECTOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE CALDER CASINO & RACE COURSE 2009 ? 2010
? Developed and implemented a comprehensive plan and led the 1st team in the State of Florida to successfully master the state
test which allowed the property to open on budget and ahead of schedule (only 2 of 8 teams were successful on the 1st try)
? Developed, reviewed and monitored budgets, staffing levels for all operating departments
? Developed, reviewed and collaborated with Marketing department on marketing materials (Direct Mail pieces, E-mail blasts and
social media sites) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
? Managed and maintained regulatory controls and training programs to ensure absolute city, state and federal compliance
including Title 31, BSA, AML, SOX, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA and ADA
? Developed and implemented training modules for all levels of staff regarding internal policies and procedures as well as city,
state and federal regulatory requirements
? Reviewed construction timelines, architectural drawings and coordinated events between construction crews and company
management to ensure budgets, work processes and turnover dates remained on schedule
? Prepared weekly, monthly, and yearly reports for executive management team as well as the Board of Directors
? Performed weekly, monthly and yearly audits of all operational departments to ensure compliance with company policies and
regulatory requirements
COMPLIANCE OFFICER ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS, INC. 1999 ? 2009
? Provided regulatory oversight to ensure all areas met city, state and federal regulatory requirements
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? Managed and maintained regulatory controls and training programs to ensure absolute city, state and federal compliance
including Title 31, BSA, AML, SOX, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA and ADA
? Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for executive management team as well as the Board of Directors
? Performed weekly, monthly and yearly audits of all operational departments to ensure compliance with company policies and
regulatory requirements
REFERENCES
Damian Pando
VP of Operations
Dania Entertainment Center
Thomas Cargile
Director of Security
Dania Casino
Diane Burge
Internal Auditor
Dania Casino
Eden McClaskie
Talent Acquisition Manager
Career Exchange
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