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Brett Stevens

Kingscote

Summary

Dynamic Executive Manager with a proven track record at SKYCITY Entertainment Group, specializing in compliance and operational excellence. Expert in project workflow oversight and stakeholder management, I successfully implemented data-driven strategies that enhanced performance and mitigated risks, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated project and change management leader that has undertaken several organisational restructures, and significant expansion to operations inclusive of increased resource mapping and allocation, equipment design and procurement as per budget specifications. and working to specific deadlines.

Experienced with leadership and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Utilizes effective communication and decision-making skills to manage diverse teams and projects. Track record of implementing process improvements and driving sustainable growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Manager Host Responsibility

SKYCITY Entertainment Group
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Newly created position to restructure and improve operational capabilities as prescribed by compliance obligations
  • Recruited team members with broad experience from different employment sectors to adapt and suit rapidly evolving business requirements
  • Successfully mapped and navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and industry standards, mitigating potential legal risks.
  • Enhanced operations and developed and implemented technological innovations in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to drive continuous improvement in overall company performance.
  • Created, managed, and executed business plans and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
  • Reported to SkyCity Entertainment Group Board on key operational metrics and future roadmap progress measures

Gaming Operations Manager

SKYCITY Entertainment Group
04.2018 - 12.2024
  • Supervised Senior Gaming Managers and operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored data analytics as to ongoing product performance and operational productivity levels
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Drafted rules and gaming test lab reports for gaming product regulatory approval
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Project managed the 2020 site expansion across multiple operational streams
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.

Education

High School Diploma -

Unley High School
Adelaide, SA
11-1985

Skills

  • Project workflow oversight
  • Policy development
  • Revenue growth
  • Performance evaluation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Ethics and compliance
  • Operations management
  • Staff training
  • Workforce planning
  • Corporate communications
  • Key performance indicators
  • Resource allocation

Accomplishments

My most recent accomplishment was accepting a newly created position to drive and embed a gambling harm minimisation culture within a casino culture.

This included driving change across multiple workstreams through the use of specialised training. external stakeholder engagement, and technological innovation.

I played a significant role in negotiating with the relevant regulatory authorities for the implementation of a facial recognition system that monitored a customers total time on site, This approval was granted after a nine month consultative process.

Prior to this role I was responsible for project managing the SkyCity a Adelaide expansion project. This included extensive data analytics and extrapolating for resource mapping and subsequent training requirements, product design and procurement set to budget, and implementation whilst having minimal impact on normal operations.

Interests

  • I enjoy sketching, drawing and painting, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Cooking
  • Avid Reader
  • Keen fisherperson

Timeline

Executive Manager Host Responsibility

SKYCITY Entertainment Group
08.2023 - 12.2024

Gaming Operations Manager

SKYCITY Entertainment Group
04.2018 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Unley High School
Brett Stevens