Tyson Lee
Seoul
Summary
Dedicated and experience professional with a background in poker room management, tournament organization, and operational expertise. Possesses over 10 years of professional poker playing experience and more than 15 years of hands-on experience in poker room operations. Adept at collaborating with industry leaders, managing teams, and ensuring the smooth operation of poker rooms. Possesses a thorough understanding of the preferences and and requirements of the local player base. Attributes include a strong commitment to organization, attention to detail, and a relentless drive for problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Poker Manager/Team Leader
CMD23 Live Online Poker
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Oversaw interviewing, hiring, and training of dealers and supervisors for a live online poker site
- Coordinated staff schedules, holidays, rotations, and breaks for a staff of over 70
- Managed the daily operations of the poker department
Poker Room Consultant
Dream Room/Hoiana Casino
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Helped set up all aspects of operations including hiring, training, scheduling, house rules, staff policies and procedures and implementing an international standard of poker procedures
Professional Poker Player
Self-employed
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Competed as a professional poker player, showcasing a deep understanding of the game and consistently achieving strong results.
- Developed a balanced knowledge of the player's perspective in regards to poker room operations.
- Developed and maintained numerous relationships with fellow local players.
Poker Room General Manager
Walkerhill Poker Room
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Served as General Manager of the Poker Room, overseeing all aspects of operations and strategic planning.
- Devised and implemented detailed guidelines for weekly tournament structures, blind levels, and payouts.
- Hired, trained, and supervised dealers and managers, maintaining high standards of professionalism and efficiency in the poker room.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principle, industry practices, and company procedures.
Poker Room Shift Manager
Walkerhill Poker Room
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Acted as a liaison between the General Manager and ownership.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers ensuring a fair and enjoyable environment for all players.
- Managed the players rewards system including coupons and rakeback systems.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote the poker room.
Skills
- Detailed guideline development for poker operations such as staff training, house rules, and other operational procedures and policies
- Customer relationship management
- Quality management
Languages
English
Native language
Korean
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Poker Manager/Team Leader
CMD23 Live Online Poker
01.2023 - 11.2023
Poker Room Consultant
Dream Room/Hoiana Casino
10.2022 - 12.2022
Professional Poker Player
Self-employed
02.2017 - 09.2022
Poker Room General Manager
Walkerhill Poker Room
01.2014 - 06.2017
Poker Room Shift Manager
Walkerhill Poker Room
08.2009 - 01.2014
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