August 23
They are multi-talented, extremely outgoing, and live in both Broward and Dade counties. They are the final 10 candidates for a one-year job at Seminole Casino Hollywood that comes with a $100,000 compensation package. And they’re fired up about it!
Last Sunday, Aug.14, 50 finalists were invited back to the casino to complete a mock photo shoot, a voice-over, and second job interview. From that field, the chosen finalists are:
Vanessa Conde of Miami, Darryl Ellis of Pembroke Pines, Catherine Gestewitz of Hollywood, Vanessa Jerome of Coconut Creek, Telli O’Connor of Pompano Beach, Ayme Sanchez of Davie, Marcus Smith of Miami Beach, Lisa Steadman of Surfside, Tonya Traylor of Miami Gardens, and Kenny Walker of Davie.
The “Face of Classic $100,000 Dream Job Giveaway” candidates were chosen from an initial field of 1,000 people last June.
“It’s been an extensive process and we’re now looking forward to the big day on August 23 when a panel of judges will interview the top 10 finalists, and the “Face of Classic” winner will finally be chosen!” said an excited director of marketing, Rob Dearstine.
The public is invited to witness the unique promotional competition from 9 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. with announcement of the winner at 11:30 a.m. There will be three celebrity judges: comedian Jimmie (“JJ”) Walker, celebrity correspondent Michael Yo, longtime South Florida radio personality Mindy Lang, and three Seminole Casino Hollywood judges.
Though they’re all extremely outgoing, the final 10 job candidates have diverse backgrounds and interests. Vanessa Conde is a professional actress with TV show credits; Darryl Ellis was a TV announcer in the U.S. Navy Seals; Catherine Gestewitz studied abroad in New Zealand and Mexico; Vanessa Jerome owns a media company; Telli O’Connor holds a Masters degree in Marketing; Ayme Sanchez is a singer/songwriter; Marcus Smith has a B.S. degree in Economics; Lisa Steadman holds a B.S. degree in Communications; Tonya Traylor was first runner-up in the Miss Black America Pageant; and Kenny Walker is a popular local radio announcer.
As a part of their job description, the triumphant victor will appear in multiple TV, print, and billboard advertisements, attend all of the casino’s community and special events, co-host the majority of its promotions, perform all casino intercom announcements, conduct a radio publicity tour, host the casino’s Facebook account, post YouTube videos, and write daily tweets.
In addition to a guaranteed salary of $75,000, he or she will drive a new automobile with free gasoline; have a $6,000 wardrobe expense account; receive a $2,500 photo and video shoot portfolio; get free food for the year, a special parking space at the casino, and more.
The nine other finalists will receive $1,000 in cash, $250 in free casino play, and a photo shoot portfolio they can use at their next job interview.
FACE OF CLASSIC FINAL ROUND, AUGUST 23, 2011
9 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
- Video clips of each finalist’s photo shoot.
- Finalists will go on stage to individually answer several questions from the judges.
- Judges will deliberate and decide.
- Comments from judges
11:30 a.m. – Press Conference to announce the winner.
Seminole Casino Hollywood pioneered Indian gaming when it opened as the country’s first large stakes bingo hall in 1979, eventually expanding with gaming machines and poker. It is now home to 1,100 state-of-the-art slot machines; 18 tables offering Blackjack (including $5 play), Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Spanish 21, Blackjack Switch, Mini-Baccarat, War, Ultimate Texas Hold ’em and Pai Gow Poker; 8 poker tables featuring no limit high stakes games 24/7; 438-seat high stakes bingo room with a non-smoking area; and a 50-seat Lightning Bingo room. Seminole Casino Hollywood also features a full service bar, two delis, and an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Seminole Casino Hollywood is located at 4150 North State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441), just south of Stirling Road, in Hollywood, Florida. For more information call 954-961-3220 or 1-866-2-CASINO or visit www.seminolehollywoodcasino.com.