Drew Schlesinger Named VP of Hotel Operations at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL
HOLLYWOOD, FL - July 31, 2013 - Drew Schlesinger has been named vice president of hotel operations at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. His appointment was announced by Michael Volkert, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino president.
With over 34 years of experience, Schlesinger has served as general manager and director of operations in several major metropolitan cities that include New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Miami, Atlanta and Sydney, Australia. Most recently, he served as general manager of the Warwick Hotel in Manhattan.
Schlesinger has also managed operations and openings for high profile properties such as The Darling in Australia; The Water Club at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, Kimpton hotels in New York City and two major Ian Schrager Hotels - The Paramount in New York City and the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, California.
Schlesinger holds a bachelor of science and a bachelor of arts in Management Science & Business from Boston University.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites you to PLAYHARD! Play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida's ultimate entertainment destination. Over 90 tables offer Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold 'em Bonus Poker, Casino War and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Additionally, over 2,500 slots include the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room, are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player's Club members also have access to the exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef's Table show kitchen. The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock hosts various games and tournaments of Limit and No Limit Texas Hold 'em, 7-Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Cafe -Hollywood, part of Hard Rock's 138 globally recognized rock 'n' roll restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 40,000 square feet of meeting room space, Rock Spa, award-winning restaurants, high-energy nightclubs, lounges and bars, boutique retail shops, the 350-seat Paradise Live theater and the 5,500-seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood, twitter.com/SHRHollywood, instagram.com/semhardrockhollywood and youtube.com/semhardrockhollywood.
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