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Hiep Nguyen
Lorraine Floyd
Lisa Covacevich
Brittany Hoffman
William Plummer
Pete Boring
Chris Ziz
Laura Schurb
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Stars of the SHOW go above and beyond at Beau Rivage
BILOXI — Beau Rivage named its quarterly Stars of the SHOW, honoring those recognized in January, February, and March.
To be named a Star of the SHOW is to receive the highest form of property-level employee recognition at the Biloxi property.
Stars for January included Hiep Nguyen, IT; Lisa Covacevich, banquets; Sidney Mallette, hotel; William Plummer, Salt
& Ivy; Hoa Nguyen, garde manger; and Margaret Sigurnjak, Snacks.
February Stars were Brian Labbie, IT; Chris Ziz, horticulture; Kevin Robinson,
security; Donald Rogers, warehouse; Lorraine Floyd, BetMGM; and Brittany Hoffman, Spa & Salon.
And in March, Stars included Alan Haberman, front services; Chad Estes, special events; Tonia Jasper, guest services; Pete Boring, hotel; Laura Schurb, public relations; Dan Alexander, Fallen Oak; and Jay Parker, Fallen Oak.
Supervisors nominate employees who
go above and beyond in their roles. A committee reviews nominations and selects the Stars of the SHOW, with the selected employees receiving various prizes.
IP Casino recognizes team members
BILOXI — IP Casino Resort Spa recognized Team Member of the Month winners for January and February. These team members were nominated by their colleagues for their outstanding service and teamwork, and for going above and beyond their daily tasks.
In January, front-of-house Team Members of the Month were James “Moe” Mask, table games; Michelle Thomas, hotel; and Tammy Blackledge, security. Back-of-house winners were Rocky Brakefield, banquets; Andy Buford, surveillance; and Kam Shing “Steven” Wan, Tien.
February front-of-house Team Members of the Month were Brandon Carter, Bayview server; Marshell Roberts, slots; and Ramon Rodriguez, EVS. Back-of-house winners were Tiffaney Binder, food and beverage; Nikki Franklin, facilities; and Roma Gay Watson, hotel.
Along with the recognition, winners received a certificate of recognition, award plaque and name tag, as well as several additional gifts. They will also be entered in a Team Member of the Year drawing for a chance to visit Hawaii or Las Vegas.
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