EXPERIENCE:
Buyer, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
Hollywood, FL 04/18 – Current
Create Purchase Orders for the Seminole Hard Rock Hard Rock Hotels / Casino’s, Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming Administration, and Hard Rock Support Services.
Buyer for Commodities i.e. Information Technology, Hotel Facilities, Aviation, Print, Gaming, Non-Food, Security, Cash Cage.
Buyer responsibilities; Receive and process all purchase requisitions across property departments. Work with vendors and manufacturers to acquire the goods/services requested in a timely fashion. Work with the different Properties Warehouses and Accounts Payable teams to receive in orders.
Additional responsibilities; Requesting proposals from our registered vendors to assure the best pricing is obtained. Create bulk purchase orders. Schedule property meeting with vendors and Department Heads to bid on work, assuring preset budgets/Capex are met. Travel to trade shows to stay current on new/updated items, and to sustain vendor relationships.
Assistant General Manager Pool Ops, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Hollywood, FL 06/2016 –04/18
Planned & implemented the merging of the Beach Club Bar and Grill and the Hotel Recreation Departments, to create a unified Pool Operation Department.
A.G. M. responsibilities; created and sustained an attractive environment for guests and staff that optimized the continued growth, prosperous development and an enjoyable experience for the Pool Operations Department.
Additional responsibilities; Scheduled, delegated and checked all administrative tasks, updated and developed new operational policies, fiscally responsible for multiple budgets, and promoted teamwork with neighboring departments to achieve common goals.
Recreation Manager, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL 06/2012- 06/2016
Management based position, fiscally responsible for entire pool operations. Responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, administration, and management of recreation programs and activities.
Additional responsibilities; coordinated special events on the pool deck, leased cabanas and day beds, addressed guest issues and customer complaints in an effort to assure quality of customer experience. Coordinated with Casino Hosts to ensure VIPs received optimal service.
Recreation Supervisor, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, FL 05/2010- 06/2012
Customer service-based position managing the pool operations, supervising over twenty lifeguards and pool attendants; hiring, scheduling, in-service training, reviews, and terminations.
Richard C. Chapman
1661 SW 36th Terrace
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33312
Cell: 772-***-****
Email: addrii@r.postjobfree.com
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
10 Years of Service Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Management Serve Safe Certified
Leader of the Pack Award
-March, 2011
Rock Star of the Month
-Two Time Recipient
Million Dollar Moment Winner -Innumerable
Six Time All American Athlete NJCAA
Two Time National Champion Men’s 100 Yard Breaststroke NJCAA
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Power Point
Leadership and ability to work with a team
Excellent communication and verbal skills
Willing to travel
EDUCATION:
Florida Atlantic University 05/2008 Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Science in Education of
Exercise Science and Health Promotion