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Online Gaming Winners for March 3 to 9

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A big tourney at BorgataPoker.com ends in a chop. And one lucky BorgataCasino.com player slices off a 6-figure jackpot at the online slots. It was one thrilling ride for players in New Jersey the week of March 3. We’ve got everything you need to know right here, so let’s go.

BorgataCasino.com Slot Winners

Carl B. from Mays Landing, NJ is sitting on a fortune after hitting a $191,235.99 jackpot at the slots. It happened on March 8 on a $2.00 bet while playing the Divine Fortune slot game.Borgata Casino Online Gaming player Carl B wins big on Divine Fortunes slot game.

On March 7, Wayne D. from Budd Lake, NJ won $3,601.26 with a $15.00 bet on the Fu Dao Le slot game.

It didn’t take much of a battle for Stacy S. from Asbury Park, NJ to win $3,460.00 on March 4. All it took was a $5.00 bet on the Vikings slot game.

BorgataPoker.com Tournament Winners

Plesiosaur88 and mrnissan50 chopped the Sunday $35K Guaranteed on March 3, each taking home $6,787. Also making moves at the final table were pure_reason ($3,999) in 3rd and pokerman1 ($3,313) in 4th.

Flawlessbinkage took down this week’s Mega $535 Tuesday $12k Guaranteed Six-Max for ($6,796). Rounding out the top three were Rick_Grimes ($6,189) in 2nd and TheKing411 ($3,920) in 3rd.

We had a week’s worth of winners wearing virtual BorgataPoker.com patches in the nightly $10k Guaranteed, with seven players taking tourney titles. Congratulations to Hashtag_Hashtag ($3,927), simISgg ($3,447), TopCreature ($3,334), WowHowLucky ($3,051), acwick ($2,936), MyCousinVinny5 ($2,850), and Colonel_Forbin ($2,850).

The Sunday $10k Guaranteed 6-Max Turbo NLH title this week went to hud_seriously with a $3,300 victory. Out in 2nd was IIIIIIIIIIII ($2,400), followed by gardens ($1,650) in 3rd.

ClarkWesterfeld absolutely crushed it in the Mega $320 Thursday $7,500 Guaranteed, taking home $4,509 and 1st place bragging rights. High-fives for TheKing411 ($2,952) in 2nd and Flawlessbinkage ($2,530) in 3rd.

Celebrating Borgata’s Women: Accounting and Operations

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This March, Borgata celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring their phenomenal female team members. Throughout the month, Borgata is profiling associates who truly define what it means to be not only a remarkable woman, but a remarkable employee.  In this post, we’re highlighting team members who work in our Accounting and Operations departments.

Sue Daigle, Director of Revenue Management

What is the career highlight you are most proud of?  Achieving or exceeding revenue and occupancy goals.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you?  I volunteer with my daughter’s school activities and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.  They have shown with a small amount of time, you can make a difference for many people.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life? Step out of your comfort zone.

How would your 10-year-old self react to what you do for a living? She’d be surprised that I work with numbers daily.

Vickie Belber, The Water Club General Maintenance Mechanical Lead

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? Becoming Lead GM at The Water Club.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? I love solving issues that we may have in The Water Club tower or within the grounds shop.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I work with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, plus relational sports for Mullica Township and The Living Faith Church. All of this is for children. It warms my heart to see how happy they become after participating in any given activity.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? Go sky diving.

Anna Marino, Locksmith Lead

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? Being a woman in a mostly male dominated job for 25 plus years.

How do you feel you impact the people around you? I feel that I am a positive role model by fostering professionalism in the work place.

Who is someone that you really admire? Eleanor Roosevelt. She said, “You must do the things you think you cannot do.”

If someone were to play you in a movie, who would you want it to be? I would pick Katherine Hepburn.

Apryl Donnelly, Manager of K-9 Unit

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? It has always been a pleasure to work with security staff and see them take pride in their work. There is great satisfaction when employees take pride in their job. Helping them achieve this has always been my favorite part of my job.

Who is someone you really admire? The Borgata has so many samples of people who I admire. I would start with Signe Huff and Becky Schultz. Both are extremely intelligent, hardworking, and charismatic. I have tremendous respect for them.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work? My direct report, Michael Schultz, is a very supportive individual. I believe the qualities are strength, focus, and kindness.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? I am very focused on developing the K-9 program. I believe I will have many new experiences in the next year.

Michelle Palmisano, Accounting Manager

What is your definition of success? Success to me is striving to reach your goals and not losing enthusiasm or your passion if you face failures along the way.

Who is someone you really admire? I admire my mother. She is a kind hearted, hardworking, and selfless woman who always put other people’s needs in front of her own.

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child? I always dreamed of being an astrophysicist. Growing up, I was fascinated with physics and objects in the universe.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work? I value when a coworker is honest, optimistic, supportive, and trustworthy. I believe these are core qualities that lead to a successful business relationship.

Twanda Wallace, Surveillance Operator

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? The surveillance department has allowed me to grow with the company through perseverance, commitment, professionalism, Responsiblity, and teamwork.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? Surveillance is always finding new ways to identify weakness and vulnerabilities that affect the casino. Our goal is to enhance our knowledge and training technique to safeguard the property. Each activity plays a role in ensuring the safety and integrity of the company.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life? To continue to run my race in life no matter what life throws my way, to let my light shine bright, every day.

What is one thing about you that surprises others? I am a great cook!

Lizbeth Purilla, Wardrobe Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? Working through the opening of The Water Club was one of the most challenging and rewarding times of my career at Borgata. I had the pleasure to work with a great team and camaraderie within departments was at the highest levels. We were all a unified team.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I volunteer with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, with Red Cross, and with Gilda’s Club. It feels good to know the little time you put in to each task can help someone else.

If someone were to play you in a movie, who would you want it to be? Michelle Rodrigues from Fast and the Furious.

How would your 10-year-old self react to what you do for a living? She would be surprised I’m living in a different country, speaking a different language, and happy that I have three wonderful kids.

Enjoy the “Madness” with Brackets @ Borgata

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This March, enjoy the ultimate “madness” at Borgata, the place to watch the College Basketball Championship Tournaments!  Join us Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24 and again on Thursday, March 28-Sunday, March 31 for Brackets @ Borgata!

The action begins in the North Entrance area of the resort, accessible from Borgata’s Sutrface Parking Log.  First, bet on your favorite team and a variety of speciality bets at Borgata’s Race & Sports Book.  The party continues at Level One, where you can enjoy game day food and drink specials while watching the game.  Then, join Borgata at the Central Conference Center where you won’t miss a single buzzer beater with multiple big screens showing all the games.

The big games will also be shown on televisions across the property, including the casino floor.  Gypsy Bar and Long Bar are also recommended viewing options.

Make an entire weekend of it with a Brackets @ Borgata Hotel Package.  Starting from $119, your package includes an overnight stay plus a $50 food and beverage credit.  This special deal is available March 20-25 and March 28-31.  Book your stay by calling 609-317-1000.

New Jackpot Exclusive: Mercy of the Gods online slot lands at BorgataCasino.com

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BorgataCasino.com introduces New Jackpot Slot, Mercy of the Gods. You’ll want to dig through and search for big treasures in our new favorite exclusive jackpot online slot game, Mercy of the Gods. The new online slot is a BorgataCasino.com exclusive, so you won’t find it anywhere else in New Jersey.

The game begins with you discovering an ancient pyramid. Deep inside? Lots of treasure and the Goddess of Life & Prosperity to guide you to it.

Spin the reels and play for some hidden riches and lots of surprises, including a Gift of Life Re-Spins feature, a Gift of Double Wilds feature, and loads of Free Spin opportunities.

Mercy of the Gods also features a Gift of Wealth Jackpot. If you collect three or more bonus symbols during the main game and the Gift of Life Re-Spins, you’ll hit the Gift of Wealth Jackpot — a special game featuring five reels loaded with bonus symbols. If things line up in your favor, you could win one of these three jackpots:

• A Minor Jackpot, which awards 20x the bet of the round that led to the Gift of Wealth Jackpot
• A Major Jackpot, which gets you 100x payouts
• A Mega Jackpot, which is progressive

You can play Mercy of the Gods on your Mac, PC, smartphone, or tablet (iOS and Android). Check it out and let us know what you think.

Celebrating Borgata’s Women: Guest Services and Entertainment

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This March, Borgata celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring their phenomonimal female team members. Throughout the month, Borgata is profiling associates who truly define what it means to be not only a remarkable woman, but a remarkable employee.  In this post, we’re highlighting team members who work in our Guest Services and Entertainment departments.

Andrea Fitzpatrick, Retail General Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? Anytime one of my staff members is recognized for a job well done—whether it’s a customer letter or being recognized at the AC Host Awards—I feel proud of their success. That’s the best highlight of my career and what I’m most proud of.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? I enjoy spending time interacting with customers and I get do to this pretty often.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work? Honesty and treating others with respect. When you have those qualities, you have my admiration.

How many years have you been at Borgata? I have met some very special people over the 12 years I have worked here who have greatly impacted my life in a very special way. I have been very lucky to consider them as friends.

Jamie Citkowicz, Lead Concierge

Who is someone you really admire? My mother always inspired me to work my hardest, no matter what I am doing.

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child? An actress. My grandmother told me I looked like Elizabeth Taylor.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I serve on the Scholarship Committee for the Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association. It makes me proud to be able to assist college students be successful and finish a degree in hospitality management.

How many years have you been at Borgata? It will be 16 years in June. My favorite memory involves one of my proposal set ups. I assisted a customer in hiring a violinist, photographer, and setting up flowers next to the fireplace in the Sunroom at The Water Club. The special lady never saw it coming.

Joanna McNally, Director of Guest Experience

What is your definition of success? Happy customers are how we measure success in my department. We repair relationships with guests who have had service issues. When a customer tells us they are excited to return after they initially swore to us they wouldn’t, we know we have done our job.

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child? I wanted to be a police officer for the longest time when I was a child, which everyone finds hilarious.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I have volunteered at a youth homeless shelter, taught English in Africa, and currently advocate for children in the foster care system. I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to have family, friends, and a place of employment which I can rely on.

How many years have you been at Borgata? I have been happily employed by Borgata for 14 years. My favorite memories are the ones when we as a company have come together during trying times. When people from different departments put their love of Borgata, our guests, and team members first, we rise to the occasion.

Kelly Keeler, Box Office Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? I have been working in entertainment for the last 17 years, and I’ve had some amazing “once in a lifetime” experiences. However, the biggest highlight is that I still love doing it. I still love music as much as I did as a kid, and I am glad that I still enjoy being in the venue atmosphere.

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child? I’ve actually always wanted to work at a concert venue. However, there was a small period of time when I wanted to do special effects make-up for horror movies.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life? You never know what someone else is going through.

What is one thing about you that surprises others? I’m a pretty big 80’s music nerd.

Donna Coleman, Entertainment Booking Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? I was handling my first show of my new career in which I had zero experience and the CEO at the time came up to me and said that Michael Buble was talking with him and totally unprovoked said that I was doing a great job and was an asset to the company.

What is your definition of success? Viewing the journey as the goal and realizing your life is abundantly full. I get paid to do a job that I love and am able to balance my family and work.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher? My daughter.

How many years have you been at Borgata? 16 years. I Have enough memories to fill an entire book. One of the greatest memories I have was the pleasure of getting to spend time with Robin Williams. I also really enjoyed spending time over the course of two days with Emily Blunt.

Maureen English, Hotel Sales Office Manager

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? Greeting faithful sales clients when they come back in the office is my favorite part. Each year when they return, I feel like it’s an old friend.

Who is someone you really admire? My grandmother, who raised my sister and I. I also admire my four nieces who took care of their handicapped brother for more than 20 years after their parents passed.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? For five years, I was the Vice President of the Howard Bacharach Scholarship Foundation. We raised funds to give scholarships to those in the hospitality, culinary, and tourism industry. It was heartwarming to be able to assist people in their ambitions and to see how grateful they were for the assistance.

What is one thing about you that surprises others? It’s how many different careers I have had in my life! Waitress, dental x-ray technician, eye doctor assistant, paralegal, costume designer, and administrative work.

Blackjack 101: The Basics Behind 21

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Blackjack is one of the most popular card games, and with good reason. The game has an easy premise: beat the dealer. How does a player do that? He or she can’t “bust” (i.e.—go over 21) and must out score the dealer, or, have the dealer “bust.” It may sound like a complicated concept, but with some basic tips, Blackjack is a challenging, engaging, and fun card game.

Blackjack is played with a 52-card deck, where aces can be counted as 1 or 11, 2 to 9 are counted at face value, and tens and face cards (i.e.—Jack, Queen, King) are counted at ten points each. A player’s hand is calculated by the sum of the values of the cards. A “blackjack” is a perfect score of 21 with an ace and a 10-point card.

After the players have placed their bets, the dealer will distribute two cards to the players and two cards to him or herself. One of the dealer cards is face up; the other will be face down. The face down card is called a “hole card.”

Let’s say the dealer has an ace showing as his face up card. He or she will offer “insurance,” which is a side bet that pays 2 to 1 if the dealer’s “hole card” is a 10-point card. If the dealer does have a blackjack, then all players lose, unless a player also has a blackjack.

If this is not the case, then the game begins with the player to the dealer’s left. From there, there are several different options. A player can “stand” with his or her cards, meaning that, essentially, nothing happens. A player can also “hit,” which means he or she draws another card (or more). If the card or cards cause the player’s hand to exceed 21, he or she “busts” and loses.

A player can also “double” their bet and get only one more card. Or, they can “split.” This means that if a player has a pair or two 10-point cards, he or she can double their bet and break the cards into two hands. The dealer will give each of these cards a second card. Then, the player can go on with their hands as above.

In some cases, a player may also “surrender.” This means he or she forfeits half of his or her wager and does not play the hand.

After the players take their turns, the dealer turns over his or her “hole card.” If the dealer has 16 or less, he or she will draw another card. If the dealer goes “bust,” then any player at the table who did not “bust” wins. If the dealer doesn’t “bust,” then whomever has the highest total card point value wins.

PHOTOS: Meet Borgata’s New K-9 Officers During Their Police Dog Graduation

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On Friday, March 8, Borgata graduated two team members and their dogs from the Atlantic County John “Sonny” Burke Police K-9 Academy. The two dogs, Stella and Kya, will join the Borgata family by using their special explosive detecting skills to protect and guard the property and its guests. Their human companions, Apryl Donnelly and Eleazar Lopez, are proud graduates of the intensive K-9 training academy. Soon, Stella and Kya will be joined by two other new members of the family, Autumn and Case who are currently in training. Take a look at the photos from the special ceremony.

Online Gaming Winners for February 24 – March 2

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Cheers to BoozeHound. The online poker player finished in the money in six tourneys at BorgataPoker.com the week of February 24, taking home over $10,000. But his success wasn’t the only big story. At BorgataCasino.com, we saw lots of online slot winners walk away with thousands in cash too. You can read all about it in our weekly recap, right here.

BorgataCasino.com Slot Winners

The only mystery Sharat A from East Brunswick, New Jersey has left to solve is how to spend $4,159.50. That’s what Sharat won on February 24 with a BorgataCasino online slot player wins big on Cleopatra Plus online slot game. $9.00 bet on the China Mystery slot game.

Congrats to Elizabeth R from Atlantic City, New Jersey. On February 28, she won $6,087.40 on a $2.00 bet while playing the Cleopatra Plus slot game.

On March 2, Jusztina S from Piscataway, New Jersey won $3,200.00. All it took was a $20.00 bet on the Game King Double Double Bonus Poker slot game.

BorgataPoker.com Tournament Winners

The Sunday $35K Guaranteed on February 24 was one to remember, with numerous BorgataPoker.com players taking names and taking home cash. Congrats to muk953 ($7,000) on finishing 1st. Shout-outs also go out to pure_reason ($4,760) in 2nd, BoozeHound ($2,870) in 4th, and Rick_Grimes ($2,485) in 5th.

This week’s Mega $535 Tuesday $12k Guaranteed Six-Max was big for a number of players wearing virtual Borgata patches, including Nanony ($4,950) in 1st, jjtes ($3,600) in 2nd, and TheKing411 ($2,587) in 3rd.

We flopped a set of BorgataPoker.com winners in our $10k Guaranteed. Congratulations to solidrock ($3,192), pompii ($2,850), and CopyYou ($2,822) on dotting the calendar with victories this week.

TheSims took first place in the Sunday $10k Guaranteed 6-Max Turbo NLH for $3,100. Rounding out the top three were IReadYrSoul ($2,200) in 2nd and BoozeHound ($1,600) in 3rd.

This week’s Mega $320 Thursday $7,500 Guaranteed title went to BoozeHound, who grabbed $4,107 along with bragging rights. Joining him at the final table were IIIIIIIIIIII ($4,040) in 2nd and arshah4384 ($1,980) in 4th.

A.C. Weekly Honors Three Borgata Team Members with “40 Under 40” Award

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Borgata is proud to announce that three of their team members have been honored with A.C. Weekly’s “40 Under 40” award.  These annual awards are given to men and women have influenced the local community in a variety of positive ways.  The recipients of the Top 40 Under 40,  selected by the staff of A.C. Weekly and the Atlantic City Junior Chamber of Commerce, will be honored twice — at a casual, get-to-know-each-other party at Veracruz at Harrah’s Resort on March 5, then in grand style at an awards ceremony on March 22 right here at Premier at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

Meet the Borgata team members who will be celebrating their “40 Under 40” honor!

Chelsea Reyes

Chelsea Reyes holds the title of M life Experience Manager at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, where she manages the execution of M life Rewards initiatives and development programs, acting as the liaison between MGM Resorts Corporate and Borgata’s internal marketing departments. A resident of Galloway, New Jersey, Chelsea began her career at Borgata in 2014 as a Poker Marketing Coordinator, and was quickly promoted to Direct Marketing Manager within two years. Ms. Reyes started her career in the gaming industry back in 2011 when she was a marketing intern at Caesars Atlantic City. The University of Delaware alumna majored in International Business and Marketing and studied abroad in Paris. A passionate supporter of community service, Chelsea has volunteered her time at Habitat for Humanity, AtlantiCare, United Way, and the Field of Dreams, among others.  She was recently named a Borgata Corporate Social Responsibility Champion for her leadership and constant encouragement of others to volunteer their time in the community. When she’s not at Borgata, you can find her creating handcrafted fabric and paper stationery for her Chickpea Cards company, or spending time with her family: George, step-kids Tyler and Riley, their daughter, Austen, and German Shepherd, Stark.

Anthony Santiago

Anthony Santiago is General Manager at Borgata’s Wolfgang Puck American Grille, where he curates all craft mixology at the restaurant. He was born in Atlantic City and raised in Egg Harbor Township, where his mother and father instilled the values of working hard and being motivated.  Mr. Santiago’s first restaurant job was at Quizno’s Subs in Mays Landing. Since then, the Stockton graduate has worked at various regional eateries, including Damon’s Bar & Grille, Simply Fondue, The Ram’s Head Inn, JoJo’s Italian Grille, and Baia Restaurant. He started his career in Atlantic City in 2011 when he was hired by BR Hospitality to be a supervisor at Bill’s Bar and Burger and Sammy D’s, both at Harrah’s Resort.  Mr. Santiago joined the Borgata team in May of 2012 as a restaurant manager for Fornelletto. He later transferred to Wolfgang Puck American Grille in September of 2014 and was promoted to General Manager in in 2016. An avid supporter of community service, Anthony volunteers with The MGM Foundation as well as the Garden State Jeeps, who work with Camp Out For Hunger, Toys for Tots, and others. He is a member of the NJ Craft Beverage Alliance, a group of hospitality experts geared towards bringing beverage education, tourism, and experience to New Jersey, and he is currently working to establish an Atlantic City chapter of the United States Bartender’s Guild.

Augusto “Tito” Crousillat

Miami born and Lima, Peru raised, Augusto “Tito” Crousillat is General Manager of Borgata’s Premier Nightclub.  He started his career at Borgata in 2008 as a Service Bartender and went on to work at various other nightclub establishments in the Atlantic City market.  Tito was the Nightlife Beverage Manager at Tropicana’s Cuba Libre, where he took ownership of the beverage program by introducing new concepts to the brand.  He previously worked at Planet Hollywood and opened The House of Blues in 2005. During this time, Mr. Crousillat also served the Buena community as a preschool teacher, where he worked closely with many children who were in the foster care system.  He returned to Borgata in 2016 as Operations Manager for Premier, and a year later, was promoted to General Manager. The Egg Harbor Township resident is the proud father of Keean, who motivates and encourages him to be better every day.

Celebrating Borgata’s Women: Food and Beverage and Spa

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This March, Borgata celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring their phenomenal female team members. Throughout the month, Borgata will be profiling associates who truly define what it means to be not only a remarkable woman, but a remarkable employee.  In this post, we’re highlighting team members who work in our Food and Beverage and Spa departments.

Aspasia Bournousouzis, Director of Restaurants

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? I love the fact I work here at Borgata and that I am able to lead such a great group of individuals in creating the best customer experience possible.

How do you feel you impact the people around you? I try to lead by example and show compassion to people and their situations.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life? My mom’s advice was the best: be kind to people. If you can help someone, do so without reservation.

If someone were to play you in a movie, who would you want it to be? Julia Roberts, of course.

 

Lauren Fahy, Sous Chef

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child? I really wanted to be a zoo keeper and still dream of doing it some day.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I volunteer at Voorhees Animal Shelter. I have always loved animals and I used to volunteer there as a child. It really made my love of helping homeless animals grow. My own fur baby, Nathan, is a rescue dog and he is a great joy in my life.

What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work? Kindness and patience. I have always lived by the quote, “You get more bees with honey than with vinegar.” I truly believe being kind, patient, and putting a smile on your face will get you so much further in life than anything else.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? I want to swim with pigs in the Bahamas. Pigs are my favorite animal and there is an island in the Bahamas where you can swim with pigs. It is on the top of my bucket list.

 

Karen Peters, Meetings Manager

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? Seven days a week, I represent Borgata’s five amazing fine dining restaurants for group dining. It just doesn’t get much better than that.

What is your definition of success? It has changed quite a bit over the years. To me, it is not about financial gain, personal possessions, or a job title. I believe you have achieved success when you reach a point in your life where you are comfortable in your own skin and happy to live each day to the fullest.

What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life? It only takes one person to make a difference.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher? My parents. From a very early age, I saw both of my parents’ involvement in civic and professional volunteerism. You learn by example.

 

Allison Diamond, Catering Manager

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? We have a large group that comes every year and one year they decided to leave for another property. They found out that the customer service wasn’t the same as it was at Borgata and decided to break their contract and come back with only 6 weeks until their program. It was a whirlwind to plan an event for 2,500 people in that time period, but it went off without a hitch.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? My favorite part of the job is customer relationships. I’ve had some groups that I’ve been working with for 11 years and it’s nice to have a shared goal with them and see their event through completion.

Who’s is someone you really admire? I admire all working moms. It’s challenging to work all day and then “work” again when you get home, but it’s the most rewarding job.

What is one piece of advice you received which has changed your life? If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.

 

Breeanna Monachelli, Beverage Server

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? Being selected to be featured by Borgata as an outstanding woman is probably the highlight of my career at Borgata. I love that the company is recognizing individuals for the impact they have on their community, large and small.

Who is someone you really admire? I admire my daughter. She has so many selfless, empathetic qualities as a teenager, and her work ethic and time management skills are top notch!

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I am a volunteer coach for a youth cheerleading program in Brigantine. I began coaching to get involved with my daugher’s extra curricular activities. She has since moved on to high school and I am still coaching.

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? I am currently taking college classes and would like to graduate in the next year.

 

Becky Schultz, Vice President of Food and Beverage

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? The grand opening of Borgata. We opened all of Borgata’s restaurants and bars in one day. It was exhilarating.

What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? I enjoy seeing customers with their friends and family having a great time at one of Borgata’s bars or restaurants. I love to watch Food and Beverage team members engage with their customers to create wonderful memories. Creating these memories comes from every position, both front and back of the house, working together to ensure every step of the experience is seamless.

Who, or what, has been your biggest teacher? My children. They have shown me how to be more patient, how to be a better teacher, how to let go a little more and let someone try and try again, lending guidance when needed.

How would your 10-year-old self react to what you do for a living? I would never believe it. We didn’t have a lot growing up so going out to a restaurant was not something we really did. I was 15 years old and went to Denny’s for the first time with some friends from high school when I discovered mozzarella sticks were a thing.

 

Jennifer Aarons, Director of Spa Operations

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? When I started in the spa department in 2005 as a Spa Operations Shift Manager, I set the goal of becoming the Director of Spa Operations, which I achieved in 2010.

Who is someone you really admire? I admire my sister who manages her family and work life extremely well. She has a job that requires travel and long hours, but still finds the time for all of her children’s activities and maintaining a strong family unit.

Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I recently joined the board of the Stockton Women’s Leadership Foundation and am excited to help mentor young women and give them the skills for successful careers.

How many years have you been at Borgata? I have been at Borgata since we opened in 2003 and just celebrated my sixteen year anniversary. My favorite memory is the opening of Immersion Spa in 2008 because I was very involved in the menu creation, staff hiring and training, and creating the overall experience.

 

Pamela Brunozzi, Manicurist

What is the career highlight you are most proud of? I would say it was when I was asked to open the Immersion Spa nail spa. I felt proud and grateful that my management team believed in me and trusted me with their ideas.

What is your definition of success? Hard work and knowing what you want is how I define success. Also, I learned a lot about success from my daughter. She runs a successful business, has a job she reports to every day, keeps a house, is a wife and a mother of two small kids. I think she’s always motivated me to set a goal and go for it.

Who is someone you really admire? Without a doubt, it is my sister who is fighting her fourth battle with breast cancer. She never gives up. She has a will that is stronger than anyone that I know. Despite her struggles, she gets up every day and kicks butt, regardless of how she is feeling.

What is something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? I would love to take a vacation just for me. In my 53 years, I have never done that. The other thing I would like to do is pack sandwiches and care packages and drive around to different cities and deliver them to homeless people.

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