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The Hot Seat - The place for selected movers and shakers in the Singapore
casino, travel, tourism and hospitality industry; the famous and not
so famous, the opinionated and not so opinionated, to air their
views on a range of topics, and answer Donn's tedious questions. If
you fancy going under the spotlight then contact us by email:
admin@singaporedice.com
October 2009
Mr Leonardo D. Molina
Casino Shift Manager Mr Leonardo D. Molina tells us why
discipline, integrity, hard work, human relations,
teamwork, the capacity to learn more, and possessing an
above average IQ / EQ are such important factors to
succeed in the casino industry.
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September 2009
Mr Bernd Pietsch
Professional stuntman, Mr Bernd Pietsch of Germany, talks
about his experience working with Hollywood movie Director
Quentin Tarantino and A-lister Bradd Pitt in the movie
"Inglorious Basterds as well as his death-defying stunts in
James Bond and numerous other big budget movies, and his
ultimate dream of joining the Universal Studios Singapore
Stunt Team.
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August 2009
Ms Jennifer Tan
While studying for her diploma in accounting Ms Jennifer got introduced to a part-time job at Underwater World
/ Dolphin Lagoon on Sentosa, Singapore. She quickly realized
that she didn't want to be desk-bound from 9 to 5. Heeding
her family's advice to complete her studies, she
nevertheless obtained not only a diploma but also a degree
in accounting. Having a passion to serve guests, Jennifer
decided to remain in the hospitality and tourism industry
and has now officially been appointed as crew member of
Universal Studios Singapore by Resorts World at Sentosa.
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February 2009
Mr. Chris Davis
Mr. Chris Davis is currently heading the Marine Mammal Programme at
Marine Life Park at Asia's #1 family resort, Resorts World
at Sentosa. Chris tells us about what will be the world's greatest and largest Oceanarium, and also gives us an in-depth understanding of
RWS's efforts to build
awareness around the importance of the conservation of the
ocean and its marine population.
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January 2009
Ms Lois Miki Yeo
A
graduate from International Club Games Training Centre Casino
Dealer College (ICG) in Singapore,
Ms Lois Miki Yeo, upon receiving her certification as Croupier, and
contemplating alternative career options, she finally decided to
quit her family business, and take Singapore by storm by
successfully landing a position as Dealer initially, and as
Manager later on with Casino Nights, a Singapore based events
company.
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June 2008
Mr. Edward Liu
Mr. Edward Liu, PBM, is the Managing Director of
Conference &
Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) Pte Ltd. He holds several
degrees and diplomas including a Master of Business Administration
(MBA) from a top university in the UK.
Mr. Liu is also the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
in Singapore; the President of the Singapore Association of
Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS); the
President of the Asian Federation of Exhibition & Convention
Associations (AFECA); a Patron of the Queenstown Citizens
Consultative Committee (CCC); and a fellow at the Marketing
Institute of Singapore (MIS). He currently chairs the IAEE Asian
Exhibition Council and is the principal instructor for the professional exhibition courses for SACEOS and IAEE in the Asia
Pacific region.
Mr. Liu tells us about the benefits the two Singapore
Integrated Resorts & Casinos will bring to Singapore.
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April 2008
Mr. Long Jiawei
After completing his diploma in Information and Communications, Long, followed his instincts and decided that a career in the casino industry would be just right for him. He enrolled for a Croupier study programme with ICGTC. He graduated earlier this year and will soon be working the tables on board of Star Cruises. Long tells us about his experience at ICGTC as well as his future career aspirations.
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March 2008
Mr. Ken Crouse
Ken is a Singapore based, Harvard Business School educated American. He previously held the position as Managing Director at Harrah’s resort in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Ken currently runs Asia's #1 supplier to the home poker market. He gives us a deep intuitive understanding into the world of poker, with some fantastic examples of why 99% of all poker players lose while playing this great game of skill.
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February 2008
Mr. Felix Leong
Felix is a part-time Singapore Poker Player. He plays poker as a lucrative hobby. Unlike many of his colleagues at university he does not sweat it out at the local KFC, Mc Donalds or Burger King; Felix has taken a very different direction in life. After a year or so playing poker, he has already made more than enough to pay for his school fees and 3 years living expenses.
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January 2008
Mr. Yeh Choy Yan
As ERC Holdings?Business Development Director,
Mr. Yeh Choy Yan is an experienced tourism marketeer with a strong regional business network. Mr. Choy graduated with an MBA from Beijing Tsinghua University, China and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (with Honours) from Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia. Holding a previous appointment as Director of STB Taiwan Office, he specializes in market development, especially in the Greater China region.
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November 2007
Mr. Ramachandar Sivagananam
CEO & Head of Curriculum at ICG, the region's first
Casino Dealer College, Mr. Ramachandar Siva, is an experienced casino gaming industry practitioner. With over 16 years of experience in casino operations and over 10 years in casino training and development under his belt. He was previously, the Vice President of Training & Manpower Administration (Casino) with Star Cruises as well as a pioneer in pursuing the development of soft skills, supervisory and management training for casino employees.
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October 2007
Mr. Lee Kim Siang
Mr. Lee Kim Siang, Chairman of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society. THKMS's mission is to help anyone in need of help, with full respect given to his/her needs, culture, language, colour, creed, race and religion. In 2006, THKMS decided to launch a Problem Gambling Hotline 1800-X-GAMBLE, to reach out to problem gamblers and their families.
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October 2007
Dr. Alan Soh
Dr. Alan Soh, founder and president of AGMI International Pte. Ltd, a Casino Dealer School in Singapore. Dr. Soh has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry covering resorts and hotels management, travel and tourism, casino operations, leisure and ocean cruise line business. He was one of the pioneers in the lucrative hotel and convention business in China and held the position of Executive Vice President, Chains International Hotel.
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September 2007
Mr. Daven Tay
Mr. Daven Tay is President and CEO of Weike, a Singapore registered electronic gaming machines company. His company, which was once turned down a manufacturing permit by the Singapore authorities, is now enjoying phenomenal growth and success around the globe eyeing S$30 million to S$50 million turnover this year.
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August 2007
Mr. Chris Chew
Chris Chew is an American Muscle and Fitness Institute Singapore based personal trainer. He trains models, pageant winners, actors and other celebrities to look great in their glamorous professions. Presently, he is running a local fitness school and written an ebook "Burn Fat Build Muscles Fast".
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