Employee Success Stories
Dan Webster
Dan Webster started with Mohegan Sun back in October of 1996 as an HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Mechanic in the Engineering Department. Dan earned promotions to HVAC/Stationary Engineer Supervisor, Central Plant Manager and currently serves as Director/Chief Engineer for the Engineering Department. Dan credits Mohegan Sun with providing him the resources and opportunities to gain more knowledge and experience in his chosen field:
"Mohegan Sun has provided me with valuable opportunities to further my career, whether it was the classes made available through ECSU, the tuition reimbursement program, numerous training classes offered through our in-house Training Department, technical training received through the Engineering Department, or the many lessons learned by simply being a part of the Mohegan Sun Team for the past 13 years, I have found that through hard work and remaining focused, all of the tools needed to excel are provided for you at Mohegan Sun."
Mike Murphy
Meet Preference Employment Specialist, Mike Murphy. In this dual-purposed role, Mike assists Mohegan Tribal Members and Native Americans with employment opportunities here at Mohegan Sun. He also recruits employees for positions in Marketing, Sports and Entertainment, CT Sun, Slot Operations and the Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug.
Mike began his career at Mohegan Sun back in October 1996 as a Bingo Floorworker. Within a year he became a dual-rate Bingo Supervisor along with his existing Floorworker responsibilities. When the Bingo Hall closed, Mike went back to school. He returned to Mohegan Sun as an Employment Representative in the Human Resources department in April 2001 and has been here ever since. He was quickly promoted to the Employment Specialist position and became the Preference Recruitment Specialist in April 2004.
"I enjoy assisting applicants on a daily basis in searching for employment at Mohegan Sun, whether it's a Mohegan Tribal Member, a Native American or another candidate. It is also enjoyable for me each day to meet different applicants and listen to their different stories. I also have the opportunity to work with my very talented and experienced co-workers every day, which makes my job a lot easier and fun."
Stephanie Speziali
In August of 1998, Stephanie Speziali was hired as an Employee Counselor in the Human Resources Department. As Mohegan Sun began to grow so did Stephanie's role here. She was asked to create a Career Development program to prepare employees for upcoming career opportunities that the new Casino of the Sky expansion would offer. Food & Beverage asked her to develop a similar program for them. She joined the Food & Beverage Department permanently as the Support Services Operations Manager in August of 2001 and held that position for 5 years. In June 2006, she became the Operations Manager of Earth Specialty Restaurants, the position she currently holds today. Stephanie's enthusiasm for her job and her unwavering support of those she works with is widely known.
"I have been immensely fortunate to have worked at Mohegan Sun for 11 years this August! I've got to say that with each opportunity, I was able to continue expanding an already strong network, which is integral to every success I've enjoyed to date, both professionally and personally. In any capacity, in any role, I share my success with all of the people I've worked with and continue to collaborate with on a daily basis around the property. The knowledge, talent, verve and fortitude of those around me, the mutual respect and trust of teammates, colleagues and superiors have made my journey interesting, challenging, colorful and very satisfying!"
