Special Events Senior Specialist Full Time (Caesars Palace LV)
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Job Summary
Supports the Regional Special Events Manager in the planning and execution of citywide Special Events & Promotions for all Caesars Las Vegas properties to ensure programs effectively stimulate customer patronage at Caesars Entertainment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning coordination and execution of assigned special events and promotions to ensure the highest quality guest experience.
- Oversee the daytoday office operations of the Citywide Special Events Department and support the Regional Special Events Manager and Director on all casino event projects.
- Manage and coach Regional Special Events Specialist(s) including scheduling project assignments performance development and discipline as needed to ensure flawless event execution and excellent service.
- Assist in the development of event concepts themes formats creative strategy and internal communications collaborating with Advertising Direct Mail and related teams on invitations and collateral.
- Coordinate all resources required for events and promotions working crossfunctionally with departments such as Casino Marketing Caesars Rewards Entertainment Hotel Banquets Security Facilities and Operations.
- Develop review and manage event budgets including proformas cost projections expense tracking final actuals and timely submission of expenses; create and approve event EAs.
- Review and approve purchase requisitions invoice payments and required paperwork (including 1099 compliance) to ensure accurate and timely payment for goods and services.
- Create production meeting decks maintain accurate records of revisions manage scheduler event counts and adhere to timelines checklists audit and testing protocols.
- Proactively resolve guest client and operational issues coordinating department assistance as necessary to ensure successful event execution.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and company files; stay current on industry trends; comply with responsible gaming guidelines policies procedures and attendance requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree desirable with Marketing Communications or Business concentration or equivalent experience.
- Two years of previous Special Events or Casino Marketing experience preferred.
- Ability to coordinate organize and execute multiple projects in a fastpaced multitasking environment.
- Heavy clerical and guest service experience required; maintain professional appearance and strong teamplayer mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal communication teambuilding and problemsolving skills required.
- Computer literate with systems including IBM Windows Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) Adobe and PKMS.
- Maintain awareness of ongoing changes and enhancements in events and promotions.
- Flexible to work any day of the week and any shift including nights and holidays.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain a Gaming Sheriffs card.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to move throughout Casino/Hotel areas and special event locations during the entire shift including standing and walking for long periods.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions including extreme heat humidity secondhand smoke dust loud noise and bright lights.
- Ability to bend stoop crouch kneel twist balance work at a desk and lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to respond appropriately to visual and aural cues.
- Manual dexterity to operate required equipment including computer telephone copier fax printer tenkey and videopoker/slot machines.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown thro ... View more