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Beginning with a foreword by Brian Vargas

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• How to Use This Book(p. ix)
• Acknowledgments(p. xi)
• Foreword(p. xiii)
• Introduction(p. xv)
• Career Opportunities in Casino Operations and the Gaming Area
• Casino Manager(p. 2)
• Director of Table Games(p. 4)
• Credit Manager(p. 6)
• Credit Clerk(p. 8)
• Cage Cashier(p. 10)
• Hard Count Attendant(p. 12)
• Executive Casino Host(p. 14)
• Casino Host(p. 16)
• Pit Manager(p. 18)
• Pit Clerk(p. 20)
• Floorperson(p. 22)
• Boxperson(p. 24)
• Craps Dealer(p. 26)
• Blackjack Dealer(p. 28)
• Roulette Dealer(p. 30)
• Baccarat Dealer(p. 32)
• Slot Manager(p. 34)
• Slot Shift Manager(p. 36)
• Slot Floorperson(p. 38)
• Slot Repair Manager(p. 40)
• Slot Mechanic(p. 42)
• Slot Booth Cashier(p. 44)
• Change Person(p. 46)
• Keno Supervisor(p. 48)
• Keno Writer(p. 50)
• Keno Runner(p. 52)
• Poker Room Manager(p. 54)
• Poker Brushperson(p. 56)
• Bingo Manager(p. 58)
• Bingo Floor Supervisor(p. 60)
• Bingo Paymaster(p. 62)
• Bingo Caller(p. 64)
• Bingo Floor Worker(p. 66)
• Career Opportunities in Casino and Casino Hotel Marketing, Public Relations, and Sales
• Director of Casino Marketing(p. 70)
• Casino Marketing Coordinator(p. 72)
• Public Relations Director(p. 74)
• Hotel Publicist(p. 76)
• Advertising Coordinator(p. 78)
• Promotions Coordinator(p. 80)
• Group/Convention Sales Manager(p. 82)
• Hotel Sales Representative(p. 84)
• Convention Services Manager(p. 86)
• Tour and Travel Manager(p. 88)
• Tour Host(p. 90)
• Career Opportunities in Casino and Casino Hotel Security and Surveillance
• Security Officer(p. 94)
• Surveillance Officer(p. 96)
• Career Opportunities in Casino Hotels
• Casino Hotel General Manager(p. 100)
• Reservations Manager(p. 102)
• Room Reservations Clerk(p. 104)
• Front Office Manager(p. 106)
• Front Desk Manager(p. 108)
• Front Office Clerk(p. 110)
• Concierge(p. 112)
• Bell Captain(p. 114)
• Bellperson(p. 116)
• Doorperson(p. 118)
• Valet Attendant(p. 120)
• Baggage Handler(p. 122)
• Executive Housekeeper(p. 124)
• Guest Room Attendant(p. 126)
• PBX Operator(p. 128)
• Career Opportunities in Casino and Casino Hotel Entertainment
• Stage Manager(p. 132)
• Sound Technician(p. 134)
• Lighting Technician(p. 136)
• Entertainer(p. 138)
• Career Opportunities in Casino and Casino Hotel Food and Beverage Service
• Hotel Food and Beverage Manager(p. 142)
• Casino Hotel Executive Chef(p. 144)
• Restaurant Sous Chef(p. 146)
• Pastry Chef(p. 148)
• Baker(p. 150)
• Garde-Manger(p. 152)
• Casino or Casino Hotel Restaurant Manager(p. 154)
• Maitre d'Hotel(p. 156)
• Restaurant Host/Hostess(p. 158)
• Server(p. 160)
• Nightclub Manager(p. 162)
• Bartender/Front of House(p. 164)
• Bartender/Back of House(p. 166)
• Cocktail Server(p. 168)
• Career Opportunities in Casino and Casino Hotel Human Resources Departments
• Director of Human Resources(p. 172)
• Human Resources Clerk(p. 174)
• Training Manager(p. 176)
• Compensation and Benefits Manager(p. 178)
• Benefits Coordinator(p. 180)
• Employee Relations Manager(p. 182)
• Casino or Casino Hotel Payroll Clerk(p. 184)
• Career Opportunities in Casino Hotel Health Clubs and Spas
• Health Club Manager(p. 188)
• Health Club Instructor(p. 190)
• Career Opportunities in Casino and Casino Hotel Retail Shops
• Retail Supervisor/Store Manager(p. 194)
• Sales Associate--Retail Shop(p. 196)
• Career Opportunities in Casino and Casino Hotel Support Personnel
• Executive Secretary(p. 200)
• Secretary/Various Departments(p. 202)
• Appendixes
• I Gaming Academies and Dealer Schools(p. 206)
• II Degree Programs(p. 208)
• A. Colleges and Universities Offering Majors in Hospitality Administration and Management(p. 208)
• B. Colleges and Universities Offering Majors in Hotel and Restaurant Management(p. 210)
• III Trade Associations, Unions, and Other Organizations(p. 215)
• IV Directory of American Casinos(p. 220)
• V Directory of Canadian Casinos(p. 243)
• VI Directory of Cruise Lines(p. 245)
• VII Gaming Conferences and Expos(p. 246)
• VIII Seminars and Workshops(p. 248)
• IX Gaming Industry Web Sites(p. 249)
• X Bibliography(p. 250)
• A. Book(p. 250)
• B. Periodicals(p. 253)
• About the Author(p. 257)
• Index(p. 259)

Extracto provisto por Syndetics

Beginning with a foreword by Brian Vargas, Vice President of U.S. Trade Shows for Gem Communications, producers of the World Gaming Congress and Expo, Career Opportunities in Casinos and Casino Hotels gives readers everything they need to know to start an exciting career in the growing casino and gaming industry. This invaluable guide covers 100 specific jobs and provides an overview of the industry, with extensive appendixes covering professional organizations, schools, associations, unions, and casinos. Profiled positions include: Casino manager Pit boss Blackjack dealer Director of casino marketing Casino hotel general manager Stage manager Hotel food and beverage manager Director of human resources Health club manager. Excerpted from Career Opportunities in Casinos and Casino Hotels by Shelly Field All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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Shelly Field is the owner of The Shelly Field Organization, a public relations & management firm. She is the author of six other books in the Career Opportunities series. She lives in Monticello, NY.

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