About
I didn't have a head start. I just refused to stop.— Jose Bobadilla
Words I Live By
Aut Viam Inveniam
Aut Faciam
"I will either find a way, or make one."
— Hannibal Barca · Carthaginian General · 247–183 BC
Experience
Convention Operations Manager
Caesars Entertainment · Paris & Bally's / Horseshoe · Las Vegas, NV
- Managed operations across 315,000 sq. ft. of smart-enabled event space.
- Designed and created custom Excel-based tools for logistics forecasting, labor management, and KPI tracking.
- Drove process improvements that reduced planning errors and improved BEO/MEO contract accuracy.
- Delivered data insights to leadership enabling smarter resource allocation and labor efficiency.
F&B Operations / Banquet Manager
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa · Tucson, AZ
- Recruited by Marriott and selected for the Marriott Voyager Management Development Program — a competitive leadership program for high-potential managers. Completed December 2018.
- Built client engagement workflows to maximize guest satisfaction and repeat business.
- Participated in financial forecasting, inventory control, and internal audits.
Task Force Banquet Manager
Sheraton Waikiki & Royal Hawaiian · Honolulu, HI
- Responded to a labor dispute and took over all aspects of banquet and convention operations.
- Executed events with minimal lead time and minimal staff, leveraging core specialty skills to maintain service standards.
Property Manager
Independent · Las Vegas, NV
- Reviewed and enforced lease contracts; implemented systemized documentation and vendor audits.
- Used Excel and CRM-style tracking to optimize rent collection and maintenance efficiency.
AI Infrastructure Engineer
Independent · Las Vegas, NV
- Designed and deployed local AI inference infrastructure supporting LLMs up to 120B parameters.
- Deployed containerized AI services using Docker, Ollama, and LM Studio.
- Configured secure remote access via SSH key authentication and reverse proxy routing.
- Built distributed compute architecture across multiple machines for model execution and storage.
- Optimized memory usage and model load performance; implemented YAML/JSON configuration systems.
Operations Manager
Caesars Entertainment · Las Vegas, NV
- Managed operational infrastructure supporting $50M+ in annual convention operations.
- Built automated Excel-based reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking tools.
- Improved operational efficiency through process optimization and systems automation.
Skills
World Traveler
I believe the best way to grow as a hospitality professional is to experience it firsthand around the world. Traveling across Asia has given me a deep appreciation for how different cultures approach service, community, and human connection. I like to sit down, slow down, and observe — not just the big picture, but the little things. The details others walk past. Every trip brings back fresh ideas and new perspectives on what great hospitality can look like.
Education
Executive MBA
UNLV — Lee Business School
Cohort 20 · Executive MBA Program · Class of 2022
UNLV EMBA ↗ Cohort 20 ↗Bachelor of Science
UNLV — Lee Business School
Business Administration · Class of 2017
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