Job Title: Special Events Coordinator

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Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada 67 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. On June 13, 2005, Harrah's Entertainment acquired Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and now owns or manages through various subsidiaries more than 40 casinos in three countries, primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names. With nearly 4 million square feet of casino space, more than 40,000 hotel rooms and nearly 100,000 employees, the Harrah's portfolio is the most diverse in the gaming industry. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

The Harrah’s Mid-South Region consists of three properties:
Harrah’s Casino Resort: Grand Opening May 23, 2008 (Formerly Grand Casino), Harrah’s Casino Resort is northern Mississippi’s most complete destination resort, 20 minutes from the Memphis International Airport, and centrally located among many of the South’s most popular travel attractions. The largest gaming resort between Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Grand Casino Resort spans over 2,000 acres, featuring three elegant hotels with wireless Internet availability surrounding The Links at Cottonwoods, an 18-hole Hale Irwin-designed championship golf course. Popular amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools; Bellissimo Spa, a world-class spa and salon; Web TV; Willows, best-in-class sport shooting facility; tennis court; an expansive RV resort; six diverse restaurants/cafés; Kids Quest children’s adventure center and teen arcade; 2,400-seat showroom/event center; 140,000 square-foot casino and 40,000 square feet in meeting/convention/banquet facilities.

Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Tunica: Opened on February 13, 1995. The property features 245,000 Square Feet, including a 14-floor all-suite hotel tower. Gaming Area, Restaurants, Entertainment Venue and Hotel Lobby are all conveniently located on the first floor.

Sheraton Casino: Home of the “Hot Spot” opened August 1, 1994, at Casino Center in Northern Tunica County, Mississippi, just 12 miles from Tennessee state line at Casino Center off Highway 61. The 92,000 square-foot casino features 33,000 square feet of gaming space. The Sheraton hotel experience offers the only all suite hotel in Tunica. The casino and hotel also hosts three restaurants, a snack shop, a pampering fitness center and a gift shop. At Sheraton Casino & Hotel you get more bang for your buck…Guaranteed!

• Responsible for creating, coordinating, implementing and evaluating all casino special events, and developing more knowledgeable Associates in the area of Special Events.
  
• Designs, develops and implements all casino Special Events.
  
• Events including slot tournaments, parties, give-aways, and entertainment; facilitates the review process for all proposed special events, and provides input to Corporate.
  
• Reviews the monthly financial statements for accuracy, emphasizing cost effectiveness of special events.
  
• Develops and implements an Associate Awareness Program, with the express purpose of creating more knowledgeable Associates.
  
• Authors a special events publication, for distribution to all Associates on property, providing timely and informative reading.
  
• Updates and distributes a Special Events Calendar for the in-depth review of all Associates.
  
• Prepares, and submits to the Vice-President of guest Services, a monthly activity summary of special events.
  
• Held accountable, to a high degree, for the thoroughness and accuracy of departmental records and reports.
  
• Verifies, on a daily basis, that all posters, brochures and comment cards are well stocked, and re-stocks same, as needed.
  
• Submits advertising work orders for casino special events.
  
• Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports, and for maintaining an exceptional level of guest service and satisfaction.
  
• Responsible for maintaining a consistent and regular attendance record.
  
• Creates an atmosphere of FUN for all casino guests.
  
• Sets positive examples at all times.
  
• Encourages Associates to share ideas, discuss concerns and resolve conflicts.
  
• Retains Associates through involvement in Associate Training & Development.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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