Salvador Lara Galindo
Tijuana
Summary
Dynamic Casino Dealer with extensive experience at Carnival Cruise Lines, currently employed by its branches, such as Holland America and Princess, recognized for exceptional customer service and cash, chips handling skills. Proven ability to train staff and enhance team performance while maintaining a secure gaming environment. Adaptable and reliable, adept at managing multiple table games like roulette, Black Jack, Poker games and Craps, ensuring a fast-paced, engaging atmosphere for players.
As part of my cross-training I served as Dealer/Cashier for a whole year before being just promoted to Supervisor,
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Casino Dealer
Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2018 - Current
- Skillfully managed the float, accurately balancing chips at the end of each shift with minimal discrepancies.
- Assisted in training new dealers, sharing expertise to improve overall team performance and knowledge.
- Maintained a secure gaming environment through consistent surveillance, identifying potential cheating or irregularities in gameplay.
- Conducted games such as Roulette, Black Jack, Poker Games and Craps by explaining rules, taking bets and delivering payouts.
- Collaborated closely with floor supervisors regarding rule enforcement or escalating issues beyond normal dealer responsibilities.
- Provided a welcoming atmosphere for players, addressing questions about rules and providing helpful advice on gameplay strategies like placing bets, educating on game rules to increase understanding.
- Maintained fast game pace by handling chips, cards, money, and gaming equipment efficiently.
Casino Dealer
Casino Caliente
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Showcased adaptability by proficiently dealing multiple table games according to casino requirements.
Education
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Tijuana
Tijuana, Mexico10-2010
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Lazaro Cardenas
Tijuana Mexico09-2008
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Reliability and punctuality
- Continuous learning mindset
- Salesmanship
- Cash handling experience
- Chip handling proficiency
- Effective communication
- Team work
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Cross-training
- Cashiering experience
- Security procedures
- Staff training
- Table games supervision
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Carnival Team in the development and release of new casinos on board ships and renewing casinos during drydocks.
- Learning how to use tools such as Cmas and Excel to keep track of casino operations and inventory such as (fills, credits, markers, cash, chips, disbursements, reimbursements, jackpots, bingo, lottery, cash withdraws and many others).
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Casino Dealer
Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2018 - Current
Casino Dealer
Casino Caliente
01.2010 - 01.2016
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Tijuana
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Lazaro Cardenas
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