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Cheah Tat Chew (Desmond)

Summary

Positive Manager with 14 years of experience in gaming operations. Involved in planning functions in support of overall business strategy and goal achievement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Gaming Operations Planning Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2022.07 - Current
  • Assist in administrative duties and ensure timely submission of monthly reports.
  • Coordinate with other business units for internal and external IT-related projects.
  • In charge of specific Fishbone projects, provide timely updates to Management.
  • Oversee the Gaming Operations Key Management System.
  • Liaise and coordinate with Deployment for collection of survey data for analysis purposes.
  • Review Gaming Operations users' system access and ensure appropriateness.

Gaming Operations Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2020.08 - 2022.06
  • Supervised both table games and slots operations and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Resolved patrons' disputes without compromising on company's interest.
  • Liaise with IT on ASR projects to increase process efficiency and drive revenue.

Table Games Shift Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2019.01 - 2020.07
  • Supervised table games operations.
  • Coordinated Pit Manager schedules, rotations and breaks.
  • Addressed customer behavior or complaints head-on to maintain smooth and professional operations.
  • Checked on staff regularly and adjusted workflows, assignments and schedules to stay ahead of expected demand.

Pit Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2013.04 - 2018.12
  • Addressed customer behavior or complaints head-on to maintain smooth and professional operations.
  • Monitored gaming operations (table limits etc) to provide customer service and retain players.
  • Interpreted and enforced rules for gameplay and betting limits.
  • Coordinated Croupier and Pit Supervisor schedules, rotations and breaks.

Casino Management Trainee

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2011.10 - 2013.03
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes of different business units.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members of other business units.

Assistant Pit Supervisor

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2010.11 - 2011.09
  • Eliminated customer service issues by quickly resolving minor disputes and correcting problems.
  • Supervised pit operations and enforce house rules and procedures.
  • Performed paperwork required for reportable transactions.
  • Monitored patrons for signs of problem gambling.

Croupier

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2009.08 - 2010.10
  • Collected and distributed losing and winning bets by calculating odds and payouts.
  • Maintained personable and professional demeanor when dealing with ill-mannered or dishonest casino-goers.
  • Monitored game table for signs of cheating or other criminal activities by observing body language and behaviors of gamblers.
  • Explained rules, variations and betting structures of games.

Emergency Response Specialist

Singapore Civil Defence Force
2003.05 - 2008.02
  • Conduct fire fighting and rescue safely with minimal property damage.
  • Maintained proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
  • Reported unsafe situations or conditions to management during operations survey.
  • Supervise and ensure internal trainings are carried out based on schedules.

Education

Certificate in Casino Management

International Games Club Training Centre
Singapore
05.2008

Bachelor of Science - BSc in Computing

Informatics Group
Singapore
03.2007

Advanced Diploma in Computing

Informatics Group
Singapore
12.2005

Diploma in Computer Studies

Informatics Group
Singapore
12.2004

GCE "O" Level

Bukit Batok Secondary School
Singapore
12.1998

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Service
  • Vendor Management
  • Administrative Management

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Hokkien)
Elementary (A2)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Gaming Operations Planning Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2022.07 - Current

Gaming Operations Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2020.08 - 2022.06

Table Games Shift Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2019.01 - 2020.07

Pit Manager

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2013.04 - 2018.12

Casino Management Trainee

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2011.10 - 2013.03

Assistant Pit Supervisor

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2010.11 - 2011.09

Croupier

Resorts World Sentosa Casino
2009.08 - 2010.10

Emergency Response Specialist

Singapore Civil Defence Force
2003.05 - 2008.02

Certificate in Casino Management

International Games Club Training Centre

Bachelor of Science - BSc in Computing

Informatics Group

Advanced Diploma in Computing

Informatics Group

Diploma in Computer Studies

Informatics Group

GCE "O" Level

Bukit Batok Secondary School
Cheah Tat Chew (Desmond)