March is National Women’s History Month. Additionally, March 8, 2020 was International Women’s Day, where organizers celebrate women’s achievement and take action for equality. Throughout the month of March, Borgata will honor their female employees across all divisions on the Borgata Blog. We’re highlighting the accomplishments of our outstanding female team members, and you’ll be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes these exemplary employees part of the Borgata family. In this edition, you’ll get a look at team members from our IT, Facilities, Wardrobe, and Security divisions.
Ann DiMeo, Operations Administrator
Who is someone you really admire? My Dad. He was a hard worker, good business man, and great provider, father, and teacher.
What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child? Flight attendant.
Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I volunteer at the food pantry at my church. I am grateful for all that God has provided me. I am blessed with good health, a job, family, and friends.
What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work? I admire people who are knowledgeable and who keep digging to find a solution.
Sameerah Jones, Wardrobe Manager
What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? I really enjoy the departmental and external interaction. It gives me pleasure to assist on a daily basis with uniform needs, concerns, and decisions.
How do you feel you impact the people around you? As a leader, I exhibit an attitude I want to be replicated by the team, so I always make an effort to create a warm and encouraging space. Employees are deeply impacted by the attitude of whom they are led by, which is why it’s so important for me to encourage and uplift my team.
What is the one piece of advice you received which has changed your life? My mother always told me to be a leader, not a follower. That statement has taught me to live by example, especially in the eyes of my children and team.
What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? Swim with dolphins.
Nancy Merle, IT Technician
What is your favorite activity in your current position and how often do you get to do it? I love setting up and testing all of the different sweepstakes and giveaways we have. When I see the winners’ names scrolling all around the casino, I feel a great sense of accomplishment.
What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a child? Actress, definitely an actress, but of course that included being a singer and dancer, too! I was going to be the next Julie Andrews!
What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? I would like to see the Grand Canyon someday and hike, not ride, to the bottom. I hiked all over Glacier National Park in 2018 and it was amazing.
How many years have you been at Borgata? Share a favorite memory. I have been lucky enough to e employed at Borgata for almost 14 years. I have had many opportunities over the years to see shows here. I love to be entertained. Seeing Cher was on my wish list and it was achieved!
Sharon Dunlap, Facilities Office Coordinator
What is the career highlight you are most proud of? Being at Borgata for almost 12 years and all of the departments I have had the opportunity to learn and work in.
Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I mainly volunteer with Field of Dreams and it makes me so happy to be a part of something so special. I love helping the children and making sure they have a good time with the game.
If someone were to play you in a movie, who would you want it to be? Margot Robbie. She is awesome.
What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? Go skydiving.
Kate Warden, Security Manager
What is the career highlight you are most proud of? I wrote the Extreme Weather Ordinance for Animals, which was sponsored by the Atlantic County Board of Freeholders, and passed by most municipalities in Atlantic County.
Where do you volunteer and how has it impacted you? I recently started volunteering with C.R.O.P.S. (Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces).
What qualities do you value in the people with whom you work? Intelligence, integrity, compassion, and inclusion.
What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before? Several members of the Borgata Security Department plan on taking the 75 mile Bike MS: City to Shore Ride in 2020.