Stuart J Platt
Hospitality Executive Versed In Hotel and Casino Operations
Beaverton, OR 97005
adrphx@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Operations and Guest Services Manager - Slots
Venetian/Palazzo, Las Vegas
May, 2012 - June, 2022
Managed slot operations for two LV Strip properties, worked in Table Games operations for long-term leadership roles, and mentor incoming Slot Managers.
GEST Properties, Inc., Las Vegas/Mesquite - President
February, 2001 - May, 2012
Lead operations and construction of four properties of 400 rooms and suites, both franchise and independent, to profitability and market-leading initiatives.
Alexis Park Resort & Spa, Las Vegas - General Manager
August, 1988 - February, 2001
Lead all aspects of operations and sales for 500 all-suites property with 4-star restaurant and 30,000 square feet of meeting space to profitability and 3 times valuation.
Harrah’s Hotels and Casinos, Reno,LV, & Atlantic City - Vice President/Hotel Operations
August, 1975 - August, 1988
Lead opening of new property and expansion of existing property, as well as ongoing operations, in all aspects of rooms, food, beverage, and maintenance profitability, while maintaining and achieving 4-star status.
EDUCATION
University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles - Bachelors of Science - Business Administration and Marketing/Management
September, 1964 - June, 1968
Completed with GradePoint Average of 3.2
SKILLS
Business/Team Leadership
Guest Relations
Budget Creation/Achievement
Employee Motivation
Originality and Creativity
Verbal Communications
Written Communications
Focus and Follow-Through
Performance Assessment
Capital Expenditure Oversight
ACHIEVEMENTS
Elected to Pledge Marshall, Social Chairman, and Vice President to Theta Chi Fraternity - Los Angeles
Completed studies and professional development in Quality of Work Life - Japanese Education - Reno
Member Board of Directors for New Jersey Hotel/Motel/Casino Association - Atlantic City
Member Board of Directors for Opportunity Village - Las Vegas, NV
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Trump Plaza-Atlantic City
Harrah’s Marina-Atlantic City
Microtel Suites-Las Vegas
LANGUAGES
Spanish and English