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Overview
Work History
Education
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Projects
References
Languages
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Ismail Cenk Tanyu

Ismail Cenk Tanyu

Sydney ,NSW

Summary

To enhance my 28 year professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization which recognizes the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges.

Strategic Gaming Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess deep knowledge in game design principles, team management, and customer engagement strategies , substantial experience in managing casino operations and staff. Strong leadership skills coupled with deep knowledge of gaming laws and regulations, ensuring compliant and smooth running of gaming facilities.

Strategic professional in the gaming and casino management sector, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and financial management, ensuring smooth casino operations. Excel at leadership, communication, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to motivate teams and exceed business goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Casino operations manager

Coral sea resort and casino
Honiara , Slm
08.2025 - Current
  • Performed daily audits of revenue collections from various gaming activities such as bingo, keno, slots.
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities within the gaming department.
  • Developed and implemented gaming policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Investigated discrepancies between actual revenue collected versus expected amounts based on game activity levels.
  • Managed shift schedules for dealers and other personnel working in the gaming area.
  • Enforced safety protocols within the premises while ensuring compliance with local laws governing gambling operations.
  • Monitored customer service standards to ensure a positive experience for guests playing in the casino.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to gaming operations.

Restaurant Manager

Antep chargrill
Brisbane , QLD
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed daily restaurant operations to ensure smooth service flow.
  • Trained staff on customer service standards and menu knowledge.
  • Oversaw inventory management to maintain stock levels and freshness.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.

Retail Sales Manager

Carpet Call
Sydney , NSW
03.2022 - 02.2024

In charge of stores sales revenue, deliveries, meetings.

Promotions and shop fittings

  • Collaborated with team members to ensure effective inventory management practices.
  • Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries in a retail environment.
  • Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems during busy hours.
  • Executed visual merchandising standards to promote seasonal promotions and sales.
  • Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.

Vice President of Casino Operations

Jeju Sun Hotel Casino
, South Korea
06.2016 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: South Korea
  • Plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.
  • South Korea
  • Collaborated with department heads to optimize operational efficiency and service quality.
  • Maintained strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality supplies and services.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
  • Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
  • Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.

Hotel General Manager and partner

Karya Hotel
Bodrum, Turkey
01.2015 - 05.2016
  • Company Overview: Bodrum Turkey
  • Manage operations on a day to day basis of a single property to assure optimum performance and continual improvement in the areas of guest service, employees, sales/marketing, property appearance, and profit/financial control.
  • Bodrum Turkey

Paiza Operation Shift Manager

Venetian Casino
Macao
09.2014
  • Company Overview: Macao
  • Oversee all vip table games operations.Handle meetings with agents and marketing departments,allocate staff accordingly and training, AML and government dealings.
  • Macao

Senior Pit Manager

Star Cruises
Genting HongKong
09.2014
  • Company Overview: Genting HongKong
  • Making sure table games operations runs according to company and government rules and regulations.Handle disputes , reports , training , scheduling and customer service.
  • Genting HongKong

Pit Manager

Star City Casino
Sydney, Australia
09.2014
  • Company Overview: Sydney Australia
  • Making sure table games operations runs according to company and government rules and regulations.Handle disputes , reports , training , scheduling and customer service.
  • Sydney Australia

Pit Manager

Burswood Resort Casino
Perth, Australia
09.2014
  • Company Overview: Perth Australia
  • Making sure table games operations runs according to company and government rules and regulations.Handle disputes , reports , training , scheduling and customer service.
  • Perth Australia

Table Games Supervisor

Wrest point casino
Hobart, Australia
09.2014
  • Company Overview: Hobart Australia
  • Making sure games are dealt within company rules and regulations.Handle disputes,attend trainings,customer service and marketing.
  • Hobart Australia

Table Games Dealer

TGI Hilton Hotel Casino
Istanbul, Turkey
01.1988
  • Company Overview: Istanbul Turkey
  • Deal allocated games according to rules and regulations and give good customer service to customers internally and externally.
  • Istanbul Turkey

Table Games Dealer

Ceasars Casino Hotel
Side, Turkey
01.1988
  • Company Overview: Side Turkey
  • Deal allocated games according to rules and regulations and give good customer service to customers internally and externally.
  • Side Turkey

Dealer

Sheraton Hotel Casino
Istanbul, Turkey
01.1987
  • Company Overview: Istanbul Turkey
  • Deal allocated games according to rules and regulations and give good customer service to customers internally and externally.
  • Istanbul Turkey

Education

High School -

Etiler High

Skills

  • Casino Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Training and Development
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Five Star Customer Service
  • Revenue and Budget
  • Meetings and Reports
  • Business Management
  • AML
  • Revenue analysis
  • Gaming compliance
  • Staff scheduling
  • Policy development
  • Financial reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Safety enforcement
  • Strong leadership
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Casino regulations
  • Analytical thinking
  • Operational budgeting
  • Casino operations management

Projects

Involve in pre-opening and opening of mid-size to large-size casino operations such as Sheraton casino Istanbul, Star city Sydney Australia, Sands, Venetian and Four Season Casinos in Macau, Jeju Sun Hotel Casino in Jeju South Korea.

References

  • Joe Leonardos, Venetian Macao, Casino Paiza Manager, 85363121599
  • Bahadir Akcan, Venetian Macao, Casino Asst Manager, 85366171704
  • Cagatay Engin, Lord Palace Casino Cyprus, Casino Manager

Languages

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese
  • Turkish

Timeline

Casino operations manager

Coral sea resort and casino
08.2025 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Antep chargrill
05.2024 - 08.2025

Retail Sales Manager

Carpet Call
03.2022 - 02.2024

Vice President of Casino Operations

Jeju Sun Hotel Casino
06.2016 - 09.2021

Hotel General Manager and partner

Karya Hotel
01.2015 - 05.2016

Paiza Operation Shift Manager

Venetian Casino
09.2014

Senior Pit Manager

Star Cruises
09.2014

Pit Manager

Star City Casino
09.2014

Pit Manager

Burswood Resort Casino
09.2014

Table Games Supervisor

Wrest point casino
09.2014

Table Games Dealer

TGI Hilton Hotel Casino
01.1988

Table Games Dealer

Ceasars Casino Hotel
01.1988

Dealer

Sheraton Hotel Casino
01.1987

High School -

Etiler High
Ismail Cenk Tanyu