Toni Repetti, Ph.D. Office: 4505 S Maryland Parkway, Box 456021, Las Vegas, NV 89154-6021 Phone: 702(895)-4408 Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION Ph. D. in Hospitality Administration University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Dissertation: “Adjusting Payroll With Changes In Business Volumes: An Examination Of Nevada Gaming Properties”
Masters of Business Administration Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Major: Managerial Finance
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Associate Professor June 2018 – Current Assistant Professor May 2012 – June 2018 University of Nevada, Las Vegas • HMD 101 – Introduction to Hospitality (online) • TCA/HMD 221 – Hospitality Accounting I – Financial Accounting • TCA 321 – Hospitality Accounting II – Managerial Accounting • TCA 420 – Hospitality Financial Management • HMD 340 – Hospitality Financial Analysis • HOA 705/MHA 605 – Financial Analysis for the Service Industries (MHA is online) • HOA 718/MHA 618 – Principles of Casino & Gaming Management (MHA is online) • HOA 731 – Operational Analysis in Hospitality Management • MHA 606 - Hospitality Revenue Management (online) • MHA 608 – Casino Accounting & Auditing (online)
Interim Department Chair, Resort Gaming & Golf Management May 2020 – June 2021 University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Responsible for personnel recruitment and for personnel evaluation, to include recommendations on retention, tenure, promotion, and merit and annual • Responsible for scheduling courses and instructors in consultation with faculty for approximately 25-30 courses each semester • Provide leadership in curricular review • Provide leadership in establishing and implementing departmental goals, priorities, and policies • Serve as the department representative to the Dean's Council/Cabinet.
Director of Master’s in Hospitality Administration July 2017 – June 2020 University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Responsible for scheduling all courses and instructors for approximately 25-30 courses annually • Advisor for all students in the program (approx. 100, up from 40) • Responsible for oversight of the program including development of master courses, all contracts, first line of approval for spend, etc. • Promotion and marketing for the program to assist in increasing enrollment, including all marketing efforts for the new Gaming Management track
Assistant Professor August 2011 – May 2012 University of Central Florida, Orlando • HFT 2401 – Hospitality Industry Financial Accounting • HFT 3431 – Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting • HFT 4464 – Hospitality Industry Finance • HFT 6477 – Financial Analysis for Hospitality Enterprises • Guest Lecturer - Casino Cost Control • Guest Lecturer - Hotel Auditing
Instructor June 2009 – Current International Gaming Institute/PLuS Center • Casino Auditing I (Online) • Casino Auditing II (Online) • Gaming Cash Flow, Title 31 and SAR, Casino Auditing and Gaming Analysis seminars • Financial Analysis
January 2008 – July 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas • TCA 221 – Hospitality Accounting I – Financial Accounting • TCA 321 – Hospitality Accounting II – Managerial Accounting • TCA 420 – Hospitality Financial Management • GAM 426 – Accounting for the Gaming Industry (Online and In person)
REFEREED PUBLICATIONS 1. Repetti, T., & Zhang, L. (2020). Food and beverage staffing changes in Nevada resorts after the Great Recession. Journal of Hospitality Financial Management, 28(2), 103–115.
2. Repetti, T. (2020). How hospitality firm executive diversity affects firm performance. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 32(9).
3. Repetti, T. & Hoffman, S. (2020). Where women stand in tribal vs. non-tribal gaming leadership. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal.
4. Hong, J., Repetti, T., Henthorne, T., & Erdem, M. (2020). Effect of guest demographics on perception of hotel room price. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights
5. Jung, S., Repetti, T. A., Chatfield, G., Dalbor, M. C., & Chatfield, R. (2019). Internationalization and accounting-based risk in the restaurant industry. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 41, 148-155.
6. Tang, J., Repetti, T., & Raab, C. (2019). Do they think it’s fair? An Investigation of restaurant customers’ perceptions of fairness of revenue management practices in restaurants. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, 2(1), 92-108.
7. Repetti, T. (2019). I don’t need to know accounting, I’m going to be a hotel manager. Right? Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases, 7(4), 9-20.
8. Repetti, T. & Hoffman, S. (2018) Glass ceilings & leaky pipelines: Gender disparity in the gaming industry. UNLV Gaming Research & Review, 22(1), 37-55.
9. Repetti, T., & Roe, S. (2018). Minimum wage change effects on restaurant pricing and employment. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 30(3), 1545- 1562.
10. Repetti, T. (2016). How the Great Recession affected casino staffing in Nevada casinos. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 20(2), 41-61.
11. Repetti, T., Dalbor, M. C., Singh, A. K., & Bernhard, B. (2015). Expense Preference Behavior By Managers in Casino Resorts. Journal of Hospitality Financial Management, 23, 124-137.
12. Philander, K., Abarbanel, B., & Repetti, T. (2015). Consumer spending in the gaming industry: Evidence of complementary demand in casino and online venues. International Gambling Studies, 15(2), 256-272.
13. Green, A. J., & Repetti, T. (2015). Clickers – Strategy for active learning in a hospitality classroom. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, 27, 171-179.
14. Repetti, T., Roe, S. J., and Gregory, A. (2015). Pricing strategies for resort fees: Consumer preferences favor simplicity. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 27(5), 790-809.
15. Repetti, T., & Jung, S. (2014). What happened to Atlantic City’s gaming volumes? UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 18(2), 23-38.
16. Repetti, T., & Jung, S. (2014). The importance of finance and accounting competencies: The gaming industry’s perspectives. Journal of Hospitality Financial Management, 22, 4-17.
17. Repetti, T., & Dalbor, M. C. (2014). Do rooms managers exhibit expense preference behavior in Nevada casinos? Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism, 13(4), 371-388.
18. Roe, S., & Repetti, T. (2014). Consumer perceptions of resort fees and their impact on hotel selection. Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management, 23(5), 564-578.
19. Repetti, T., & Jung, S. (2013). Building the first gaming master’s program: An industry perspective. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 17(2), 63-79.
20. Repetti, T. (2013). The finance and marketing dilemma: Do promotional allowances actually increase revenue and profits for Atlantic City casinos? UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 17(1), 1-12.
21. Repetti, T., & Kim, J. (2013). Weathering the storm: A case study of Wynn’s financial performance during the economic downturn. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases, 2, 42- 55.
22. Repetti, T. (2011). Recent research trends in the gaming industry: A focus on casino profits. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 15(2), 91-108.
23. Dalbor, M. C., Oak, S. & Repetti, T. (2010) How closely is CEO compensation tied to performance? An examination of the U.S. restaurant industry. Journal of Hospitality Financial Management, 18(2), 1-14.
24. Rowe, T., & Kim, J. (2010). Analyzing the relationship between systematic risk and financial variables in the casino industry. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 14(2), 47-57.
25. Upneja, A., Dalbor, M., Hua, N. & Repetti, T. (2010). Increased interest expense and management’s expense preference behaviour of publicly-traded restaurant firms. Journal of Services Research, 10, 69-84.
PAPERS IN REVIEW 1. Lee, S., Repetti, T., Singh, AK., & Bernhard, B. The impacts of a smoking ban on gaming volume in a South Korea casino. In review for Journal of Gambling Business & Economics.
2. Belarmino, A., & Repetti, T. Be our guests: How restaurants adherence to COVID-19 regulations impact consumers’ willingness-to-pay. In review for International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS 1. Repetti, T. A comparison of payroll expense changes during economic downturns in integrated resorts. Which departments were better staffed?
2. Repetti, T. Changes in women in gaming executive roles during and after COVID.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1. Repetti, T. (2012). Do promotional allowances actually increase profits for Atlantic City casinos? 2012 Annual International CHRIE Summer Conference Proceedings. Retrieved from http://www.chrie.org/data/files/gallery/ContentGallery/2012_ConferenceProceedings.pdf
2. Upneja, A., Dalbor, M., Hua, N. & Repetti, T. (2009). Increased interest expense and management’s expense preference behavior of publicly traded restaurant firms. Proceedings from 2009 ICHRIE Conference. Retrieved from http://scholarworks.umass.edu/refereed/Sessions/
REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 1. Repetti, T. (2019). Hot labor topics in restaurant management. Stand up presentation at HSMAI Revenue Optimization Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
2. Repetti, T. & Hoffman, S. (2019). Female leadership in gaming: Where are they & where are they missing? Presentation at the 17th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
3. Hong, J., Repetti, T., Henthorne, T., & Erdem, M. (2019). A cross-cultural investigation of the relationship between customer demographics and hotel room price perception. Paper presented at 24th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Houston, TX.
4. Tang, J., Repetti, T., & Raab, C. (2018). Do they think it’s fair? An investigation of restaurant customers’ perceptions of fairness of revenue management practices in restaurants. Paper presented at HSMAI Revenue Optimization Conference, Toronto, CN.
5. Repetti, T. (2017). How women in top executive positions in hospitality firms affect firm performance. Paper presented at the 4th World Research Summit on Tourism & Hospitality, Orlando, FL.
6. Repetti, T. (2017). Managerial accounting skills needed in hotel operations. Paper presented at 2017 West Federation ICHRIE Regional Conference, San Diego, CA.
7. Repetti, T., & Roe. S. (2016). Effect of minimum wage changes on pricing and employment in the food and beverage industry. Paper presented at 2016 ICHRIE Annual Summer Conference and Marketplace, Dallas, TX.
8. Repetti, T., Busser, J. & Shulga, L. (2016). Predicting Behavioral Intentions of Mass Participation Sporting Event Travelers. Paper presented at 2016 West Federation ICHRIE Regional Conference, Denver, CO.
9. Repetti, T. (2015). Consumer’s travel budget: Effects of the recession on spend allocation. Paper presented at 2015 ICHRIE Annual Summer Conference and Marketplace, Orlando, FL.
10. Repetti, T. (2015). Food and beverage payroll expense changes during economic downturns. Paper presented at 2015 ICHRIE Annual Summer Conference and Marketplace, Orlando, FL.
11. Repetti, T., Busser, J. & Shulga, L. (2015). The behavioral intention of mass participation sport travellers when selecting hotels. Poster presented at 2015 ICHRIE Annual Summer Conference and Marketplace, Orlando, FL.
12. Repetti, T., Busser, J. & Shulga, L. (2015). Mass participation sport travelers hotel choice factors. Paper presented at 2015 West Federation ICHRIE Regional Conference, San Francisco, CA.
13. Repetti, T., Roe. S. J., & Werner, W. (2014). Tipping issues and trends in hospitality. Symposium at 2014 ICHRIE Annual Summer Conference and Marketplace, San Diego, CA.
14. Repetti, T. (2014). Are casino departments overstaffed? Paper presented at 2014 ICHRIE Annual Summer Conference and Marketplace, San Diego, CA.
15. Philander, K., Repetti, T., & Abarbanel, B. (2014). The relationship between online and offline gambling: Is the new medium cannibalizing the old? Paper presented at 2014 ICHRIE Annual Summer Conference and Marketplace, San Diego, CA.
16. Repetti, T., & Green. A. (2014). Do iclickers in the classroom increase student performance? Paper presented at 2014 West Federation ICHRIE Regional Conference, Long Beach, CA.
17. Jung, S., & Repetti, T. (2014). The importance of finance and accounting competencies: The gaming industry’s perspectives. Paper presented at 19th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Houston, TX.
18. Gregory, A., Repetti, T., & Roe, S. J. (2013). Consumer behavior regarding resort fees: an investigation of intention, preference and influence. Paper presented at 2nd World Research Summit for Hospitality and Tourism, Orlando, FL.
19. Repetti, T., & Jung, S. (2013). The effect of cross-border competition on Atlantic City gaming volumes. Paper presented at 2013 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, St. Louis, MO.
20. Repetti, T., Roe, S. J., & Gregory, A. (2013). A conjoint analysis of consumer preferences about resort fees. Paper presented at 2013 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, St. Louis, MO.
21. Jung, S., & Repetti, T. (2013). The effect of cross-border competition and a recession on Atlantic City casinos. Poster presented at 18th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Seattle, WA.
22. Roe, S., & Repetti, T. (2012). Consumer perceptions of resort fees and their impact on hotel selection. Poster presented at the 2012 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, Providence, RI.
23. Repetti, T. (2012). Do promotional allowances actually increase profits for Atlantic City casinos? Paper presented at the 2012 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, Providence, RI.
24. Roe, S. J. & Repetti, T. (2011). The impact of the 2007-2009 recession on employment and wages on the accommodations and food services industry. Poster presented at the 2011 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, Denver, CO.
25. Repetti, T. (2011). Do promotional allowances actually increase profits for casinos? Poster presented at 16th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Houston, TX.
26. Repetti, T., Roe, S. J., & Philander, K. (2010). Impact of complimentary food and beverage on gratuity percentage. Poster presented at the 2010 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, San Juan, PR. 27. Ahlgren, M. & Repetti, T. (2010). Identifying and examining the intransigency of the public’s negative perceptions concerning the commercial gaming industry. Poster presented at the 2010 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, San Juan, PR.
28. Repetti, T., & Kim, J. (2010). Analyzing the relationship between systematic risk and financial variables in the casino industry. Paper presented at the 15th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Chantilly, VA.
29. Repetti, T. (2010). Understanding a slot customer’s preference in choosing slot machines. Poster presented at the 15th Annual Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality & Tourism, Chantilly, VA.
30. Kim, J. & Repetti, T. (2009). Profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratio adjustments during an economic downturn (2006-2008): Strategies by the top-three high-end and international U.S. gaming companies. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Conference of National Association of Gambling Studies, Canberra, Australia.
31. Upneja, A., Dalbor, M., Hua, N. & Repetti, T. (2009). Increased interest expense and management’s expense preference behavior of publicly traded restaurant firms. Paper presented at the 2009 ICHRIE Annual Conference and Marketplace, San Francisco, CA.
INVITED NEWSPAPER CITATIONS 1. Shoro, M. (2020, August 19). Hotel owners facing ‘unprecedented wave’ of foreclosures, group says. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/hotel-owners-facing-unprecedented-wave- of-foreclosures-group-says-2098392/ 2. Schulz, B. (2020, July 31). Caesars execs to get pay raises as thousands furloughed or laid off. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/caesars-execs-to-get-pay-raises-as-thousands- furloughed-or-laid-off-2085672/
3. Ng, J. (2020, July 31). 2 restaurant chains with Las Vegas Strip spots file for bankruptcy. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/2- restaurant-chains-with-las-vegas-strip-spots-file-for-bankruptcy-2085704/
4. Schulz, B. (2020, July 24). Pandemic accelerates adoption of self-service tech in resorts. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos- gaming/pandemic-accelerates-adoption-of-self-service-tech-in-resorts-2080460/
5. Schulz, B. (2020, May 27). Las Vegas casino reopening ‘major milestone’ for city, industry. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/las- vegas-casino-reopening-major-milestone-for-city-industry-2036512/
6. Velotta, R. N. (2020, February 27). Caesars raising resort fees at 4 Las Vegas properties. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos- gaming/caesars-raising-resort-fees-at-4-las-vegas-properties-1967730/
7. Lopez, C. (2019, Spring) Unstacking the Odds. UNLV Premier Magazine.
8. Lopez, C. (2018, Fall) Unstacking the Odds. UNLV Innovation.
9. Schulz, B., & Velotta, R. N. (2018, October 9). G2E panels in Las Vegas discuss #metoo. Las Vegas Review Journal. Retrieved from https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos- gaming/g2e-panels-in-las-vegas-discuss-metoo/
10. Sortal, N. (2018, April 19). Women are present in some parts of management, not all. CDC Gaming Reports. Retrieved from https://www.cdcgamingreports.com/women-are-present-in- some-parts-of-management-not-all/
11. Shumsky, T. & Teitelbaum, R. (2017, May 31). Trump organization details accounting process in pamphlet. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from https://blogs.wsj.com/cfo/2017/05/31/trump-organization-details-accounting-process-in- pamphlet/
12. Melber, A., Mandell, M. & Marinaccio, D. (2017, May 24). Trump failing to track foreign cash at his hotels. NBC News. Retrieved from http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white- house/trump-failing-track-foreign-cash-his-hotels-n764061
13. Stocki, J. (2016, November 4). The slow but guaranteed death of resort fees. Huffington Post. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-slow-but-guaranteed-death-of- resort-fees_us_581c6e3de4b044f827a78b5a
14. Revenue Hub. (2015, August 30). Experts weigh in on how to disclose resort fees. Retrieved from https://revenue-hub.com/experts-weigh-in-on-how-to-disclose-resort-fees/
15. Wroten, B. (2015, August 28). Experts discuss whether to bundle resort fees. Hotel News Now. Retrieved from http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/mobile/articles.aspx?articleid=16566
16. Garrison, M. (2014, January 27). Why do luxury hotels charge for Wi-Fi, but cheap hotels don’t? Marketplace. Retrieved from http://www.marketplace.org/topics/business/ive-always- wondered/why-do-luxury-hotels-charge-wi-fi-cheap-hotels-dont
17. Global Gaming Business. (2013, February 24). Caesars to start charging resort fees, says guest demanding them. Retrieved from http://ggbnews.com/issue/vol-11-no-8-february-25- 2013/article/never-mind1
18. Sylvester, R. (2013, February 21). Caesars to start charging resort fees, says guest demanding them. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved from http://m.lvsun.com/news/2013/feb/21/caesars-hotels- will-start-charging-resort-fees/
INVITED/NON-REFEREED PAPERS AND CONFERENCES 1. Repetti, T. (2019). Revenue management in casino games. Invited presentation at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
2. Repetti, T. (2019). Diversity & inclusion – the elephant in the room. Invited presentation at ICE VOX, London, UK.
3. Repetti, T. (2019). Women in executive positions: Why it’s good for business. Invited presentation at Leadership and Innovation Foundations Training for Scientific Games, Las Vegas, NV.
4. Repetti, T. (2018). Revenue management in casinos. Invited presentation at Revenue Management and Analytics Conference, Denver, CO.
5. Repetti, T., & Hoffman, S. (2018). Gender disparity in the casino industry. Invited presentation for Executive Development Program, Lake Tahoe, CA
6. Repetti, T., & Hoffman, S. (2018). Female leadership in tribal gaming. Where are they and where are they missing? Oral presentation accepted at 2018 Indian Gaming Trade Show & Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
7. Repetti, T. (2016). Women in the gaming industry: A research summary. Panel at the 2016 NSHE Southern Diversity Summit, Las Vegas, NV.
8. Repetti, T. (2016). Women in the gaming industry: A research summary. Presentation at the 16th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
9. Repetti, T., & Singh, A. K. (2016). Recession effects on consumer spend allocation and integrated resorts’ profit. Presentation at the 16th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
10. Repetti, T., Roe, S., & Gregory, A. (2015, June 10). How should you price resort fees? Hotel News Now. Retrieved from http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Article/16049/How-should-you- price-resort-fees
11. Repetti, T. (2014). A Capstone Review Presented by UNLV. Invited panelist (14 total) at G2E 2014, Las Vegas, NV.
12. Repetti, T. (2014, May 16). Recent research in revenue management. Presentation and panel at the Revenue Management: Science, Experience, or Luck? seminar, Reno, NV.
13. Repetti, T. (2013). Competitive edge: The role of analysis in gaming management. Invited presentation at G2E 2013, Las Vegas, NV.
14. Repetti, T. (2013). A new era: The Masters degree in Gaming Management at UNLV. Invited presentation at G2E 2013, Las Vegas, NV.
15. Repetti, T., & Dalbor, M. C. (2013). Adjusting payroll with changes in business volumes in Nevada gaming properties. Presentation at the 15th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
16. Repetti, T., & Jung, S. (2013). Building a gaming management masters - What do you want? Presentation at the 15th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
17. Monaghan, S., Abarbanel, B., Repetti, T., Kalina, A., & Bernhard, B. (2009). Review of the 14th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 13(2), 63-65.
18. Lucas, A., Repetti, T., & Abarbanel, B. (2009). Empirical casino operations management research. Presentation and panel at the 14th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Lake Tahoe, NV.
STUDENT COMMITTEES 1. Zhang, L. (2020 - current). Customer willingness-to-pay for all inclusive-resorts: A choice0- based conjoint analysis. Ph.D. Dissertation, Chair
2. Jiang, Y. (2019). Finding the equilibrium point of Hotel-OTA Relationship: How can hotels and OTAs develop a mutual beneficial relationship in the future? Professional Paper, Chair
3. Upchurch, B. (2019). Business plan for new Texas hotel and waterpark. Professional Paper, Chair
4. Horne, E. (2019). Intangible awards and gamification as drivers of casino loyalty. Professional Paper, Chair
5. Voltz, J. (2018). Millennials and their effect on the casino gaming industry. Professional Paper, Chair
6. Yang, L. (2017). A scorecard to attendee awareness of sustainable events in the convention industry. Professional Paper, Chair
7. Fiori, J. (2017). Anti-money laundering: A summary of international laws and regulations. Professional Paper, Chair
8. Hong, J. (2016 - 2018). A system of dynamic pricing strategy based on customer’ demographics in the hospitality industry. Thesis, committee chair
9. Kharitonova, A. (2015 – 2019). Business intelligence and the revenue management process. Ph.D. Dissertation committee
10. Aten, S. (2016 - 2017). Revenue management techniques in the food and beverage segment. Professional Paper, Chair
11. Boykin, D. (2015 – 2017). Gaming company online reviews and the effect on stock prices. Ph.D. Dissertation committee
12. Jung, S. (2012 – 2015). An examination of U.S. restaurant firms’ internationalization in a risk context. Ph.D. Dissertation committee
13. Lee, S. (2014 – 2015). The effects of a smoking ban on the gaming revenue and customer satisfaction in Kangwon Land Casino. Thesis, committee chair. This thesis won best thesis for the college and was nominated for best university thesis
14. Benton, C. (2015). The economic and social effects of gaming development in Macau. Professional Paper, Chair
15. Szeto, P. (2014). Race & sports book marketing strategy. Professional Paper, Chair
16. Dubois, K. (2013). Union wage effects in the Las Vegas leisure industry. Professional Paper, committee member
17. Shores, L. (2013). Assessing revenue managers level of trust in information systems: An exploratory study of Las Vegas casino resorts. Thesis, committee member
18. Millan, J. (2013). Performance analysis of food and beverage operations. Professional Paper, Chair
19. Oldfield, S. (2013). “Do you know who I think I am? Celebrity impersonators and their identities in celebrity culture. Professional Paper, committee member
GRANTS FUNDED 1. Repetti, T. (2019). Gender diversity of executives in hospitality and firm performance. College of Hospitality Internal Grant. ($8,232)
2. Repetti, T. (2015). Effect of minimum wage changes on pricing in the food and beverage industry. Caesars Foundation Internal Grant. ($7,423)
3. Repetti, T. (2014). Consumer’s Travel Budget: Effects of the Recession on Spend Allocation. Caesars Foundation Internal Grant. ($7,423)
4. Repetti, T. (2013). Building the First Gaming Master’s Program: An Industry Perspective. Caesars Foundation Internal Grant. ($5,500)
5. Roe, S., & Repetti, T. (2011). Consumer perceptions of resort fees and their impact on hotel selection. 2011 Hilton Foundation Internal Summer Grant. ($5,000 + expenses)
GRANTS APPLIED FOR NOT FUNDED • Hua, N., Dalbor, M. C., & Repetti, T. (2009). Exploring the profitability of and return-on- investment on revenue centers of resort casinos: A meta-analysis and an annual report analysis. Submitted to Harrah Hospitality Research Center.
AWARDS & HONORS • Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association: 2019 Women in Lodging Member of the Year • UNLV Graduate College Fellow: 2019-2020 cohort • UNLV Leadership Development Academy: 2018-19 cohort • Boyd Teaching Award 2017, UNLV College of Hotel Administration • Reviewer of the year 2017 ICHRIE Research Reports. • Nominated for UNLV Faculty of the Year 2017, UNLV Alumni Association • Outstanding volunteer 4th quarter 2016 for Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association. • Best conference paper for “The effect of cross-border competition on Atlantic City gaming volumes” at 2013 ICHRIE Annual Conference. • Nomination for Best Student Organization Advisor in 2013 from UNLV Office of Civic Engagement and Diversity • Outstanding scientific paper reviewer: Government/Legal/Gaming for the 2012 ICHRIE Annual Conference. • 2nd place for poster presentation at the 2011 UNLV Graduate and Professional Student Research Forum. • 1st place for presentation at the 2010 UNLV Graduate and Professional Student Research Forum.
SERVICE (select) • Chair and committee members on various college and department search committees (2013 – Current) o Including dean, staff, tenure track, and non-tenure track positions • Hospitality College Committees o College Online Undergraduate Curriculum, Chair (2017 – Current) o College Undergraduate Curriculum (2016 – Current) o Resort, Gaming, and Golf Department Undergraduate Curriculum (2016 – 2017) o College Graduate Curriculum, Chair (2016 – 2018) o College Undergraduate adhoc Curriculum (2017 – 2018) o MHA Internal Review Committee (2015 – 2016) o College Reorganization, Chair (2015 – 2016) • University Committees o Rebel Grad Slam 3 Minute Thesis Judge (2016 – Current) o UNLV Graduate & Professional Student Association Research Forum Judge (2013 – Current) o Graduate College Executive Committee (2018 – 2020, 2019 – 2020, Chair) o Graduate College Awards Committee, Chair (2018 - 2020) o Graduate Program Course Review (2017 – 2020) o Instructional Infrastructure (2017 – 2019) o Graduate Faculty & Student Support Top Tier Sub Committee (2017 – 2018) • NHLA Guest Speaker topics include Revenue Management and Finance (2013 – Current) • NHLA Foundation Board Member (2019 – Current) • NHLA Women in Lodging Founding Committee Member (2015 – Current) o Women in Lodging Mentor Program. Chair (2016 – Current) • NHLA Education Committee Member (2013 – 2017) • ICHRIE Board Member o West Federation Treasurer (2015-2016) o ICHRIE Treasurer (2016 - 2017) o Finance and investment committee chair (2016 – 2017) • ICHRIE Conference Track Chair (2017 – 2020) • UNLV Hotel Alumni Board (2015 – 2017) o Faculty Liaison (2015-2016) o Treasurer (2016 – 2017) o Student Engagement Committee, Chair • Faculty Advisor: o STR Student Market Study Competition (2015 - Current) • Undergraduate team won 2nd – 2016 • Graduate team won 2nd – 2018 o UNLV AH&LA Student Chapter (Fall 2012, Fall 2014 - 2020) o Young Hoteliers Summit (2016 – 2017, 2019) o Eta Sigma Delta, an international hospitality management honors program (2016-2017) o UNLV Gaming Management Association Student Organization (2012 –2014) • Editorial Boards o UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal (2017 – Current) o Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Insights (2017 – Current) • Reviewer o UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal (2012 – Current) o International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (2013 – Current) o Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Insights (2017 – Current) o Tourism Review (2013 – Current) o Graduate Education & Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism (2012 – Current) o ICHRIE Annual Conference (2010 – Current) o ICHRIE West Federation Annual Conference (2014 – Current) o ICHRIE Research Reports (2016 – 2018) o International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration (2014) o Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism (2014) o Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management (2014) o Caesars Hospitality Research Summit (2011) o International Gambling Studies (2010)
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Over 20 years of progressive financial analysis and accounting experience in the hospitality industry, including many years at the Corporate Director of Finance level for small integrated resorts to large multijurisdictional companies. Experience includes working with Las Vegas Strip properties, Midwest casinos, and tribal gaming properties, in areas of budgeting, strategic planning, analysis, property acquisitions, financial reporting, compliance, system implementation, training, and audit.
In addition to the below, I still consult to industry for financial analysis work including expert witness work.
Manager of Strategic Planning Aug 2010 – Oct 2010 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV • Responsible for all pre-opening and operating budgets • Lead on labor forecast and key performance indicators and tracking • Consulting on implementing new budgeting system
Manager of Financial Analysis & Planning Aug 2007 – Aug 2008 Ameristar Casinos, Inc. Las Vegas, NV • Responsible for financial analysis for all new developments and renovations • Project Corporate Cash Flow Budgets by month for 3 years • Reviewed budgets and analysis done by all properties • Consolidated and standardized policies and procedures for 6 properties • Performed financial analysis for all properties plus Corporate • Involved in decision making for all strategic planning activities
Project Manager and Product Lead Nov 2005 – Feb 2007 Infor Seattle, WA • Successfully managed (on time and within budget) $50,000 to $1,000,000 projects • Professional Services Product Lead and Business Analyst for Talent Management System • Assist in writing user manuals and documentation for new product • High customer satisfaction. Individuals I work with personally request me at their new companies
Corporate Director of Finance Feb 2001 – Nov 2005 Skagit Valley Casino Resort & Semiahmoo Resort LLC Bow, WA • Directly report to the General Manager of the casino and the General Manager of the tribe, with a role equivalent to a CFO position but our company did not have that role. • Effectively manage 25-30 direct reports and 125-150 indirect reports, including all accounting, finance, audit, purchasing, IT, and cage functions • Successfully run all accounting and finance functions for a casino, 2 hotels, 2 golf courses, over 10 restaurants, including Banquets, 4 retail shops, spa, gas station and convenience store, espresso stand, and a construction company • Responsible for internal and external financial reporting, financial analysis, accounting policies and controls, and bank agreements • Maintain a profit margin of over 40% by careful analysis and cost reductions • Project Cash Flow Budgets for all 4 companies for up to 10 years • Analysis of all new construction projects, ROI, etc. New development projects consisted of a convenience store, gas station, new 41 room boutique hotel, and indoor water park
CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) • Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) • Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) o Also an authorized instructor • Certification in Advanced Hospitality and Tourism Analytics o Also an authorized instructor • Tableau Desktop Specialist