Taylor Kurtik

Experience

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  Caesars Entertainment Corporation

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2024

  Promoted to Head of Security at The Colosseum to oversee the security operations of Billboard’s “Venue of the Decade.” Responsible for all security planning and operations of the venue. Act as the security liaison between high profile artists and their security team. Oversee all security staff including Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officers, Emergency Services (EMT), Caesars Entertainment Security Officers, and contract security staff. Manage administrative duties such as budget, labor tracking, invoicing, and parking services. • Dual report to the Senior Director of Entertainment and Vice President of Security.• Successfully execute security plans for several performing artists including: Adele, Garth Brooks, Usher, Sting, Jerry Seinfeld, Keith Urban, Madonna, Guns N’ Roses, Morrissey, Rod Stewart and others.• Develop Policy & Procedures for all security staff working at the venue.• Respond to all major incidents and give direction on final decisions.• Manage budgets, invoicing, and track labor involved with the venue.• Participate in on-going training as it relates to evolving security threats. Show less Promoted to Security Supervisor at Caesars Palace to oversee the security operations of the hotel and casino. Manage Security Officers with 12 direct reports. Responsible for responding to critical incidents, approving arrests, and adhering to the Nevada Gaming Control Board policies among others. Act as the liaison between several law enforcement agencies including LVMPD, FBI, Secret Service, NGCB, DEA, and others. Lead several security deployments on different shifts including dayshift, swing shift, and graveyard. Manage security incident reports and act as the point of contact as it relates to Hotel, Casino, and Risk Management leadership teams. Adhere and complete on-going training as it relates to the Hotel & Casino industry security threats.• Report directly to the Caesars Palace Security Manager and under emergency conditions, the Director of Security.• Lead the shift of security personnel including Security Officers, Field Training Officers, Corporals, and Life Safet Officers.• Coordinate with multiple departments such as Hotel, Casino, Engineering, VIP, Special Events, F&B, and others to solve conflict as a team.• Successfully execute plans in place such as New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl, high-capacity weekends, and other special events.• Conduct yearly reviews of team members and provide guidance on achieving personal goals with staff.• Participate in on-going training as it relates to evolving security threats. Show less Promoted to Security Bike Officer EMT at Caesars Palace. Roles and responsibilities include the following:• Report directly to the Caesars Palace Security Manager and under emergency conditions, the Director of Security.• Maintain an EMT certification through the Southern Nevada Health District• Maintain a Nevada Gaming Control Board certification.• Respond to security and medical emergencies.• Complete medical and security reports• Act as the first responder to life-threatening emergencies• Work in a limited supervision capacity, patrolling parking garages and property perimeter Show less Obtained a Security Officer EMT position at Caesars Palace. Roles and responsibilities include the following:• Report directly to the Caesars Palace Security Manager and under emergency conditions, the Director of Security.• Respond to security and medical emergencies.• Maintain an EMT certification through the Southern Nevada Health District• Maintain a Nevada Gaming Control Board certification.• Complete medical and security reports• Act as the first responder to life-threatening emergencies Show less

  • Head of Security @ The Colosseum

    Aug 2019 - Mar 2024

  • Security Shift Supervisor

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2019

  • EMT Security Bike Officer

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

  • EMT Security Officer

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2014
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  Lee's Family Forum

  Mar 2024 - now

  Director of Security