Open To Work
Leslie Parker
Santo Domingo,Santo Domingo
Summary
Dynamic sports enthusiast with over 30 years of experience in the sports and horse betting industry, specializing as a Head Lines Maker, Bookmaker, and in Risk Management. Highly motivated and results-oriented professional recognized for proven success in U.S. Major Sports and horse betting, complemented by a strong work ethic and leadership skills that foster high-performance teams. Expertise includes trading across all U.S. sports markets, risk management, and strategic decision-making, with a commitment to team collaboration and adaptability in evolving market conditions. Known for reliability, efficiency, and a steadfast results-driven mindset that consistently drives success.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Sports Trader and Department Manager Assistant
MYBOOKIE.AG
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2017 - Current
- Monitored and adjusted daily and weekly sports markets, ensuring accurate implementation of house limits.
- Evaluated and ensured quality control measures across all U.S. sports markets and their submarkets, enhancing operational integrity.
- Utilized diverse data feeds and resources to generate precise odds for a wide range of U.S. sports events.
- Facilitated pre-match trading activities for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF, and NCAAB sports.
- Achieved successful live trading outcomes for NFL Madden 20 and 21 through collaborative analysis of game strategies. Enhanced team performance by providing insights on player trades and market trends. Drove informed decision-making in trading sessions.
- Managed props team activities, facilitating efficient workflow and task execution.
- Outlined specific daily responsibilities for trading and trading assistant teams, ensuring alignment with the sporting event schedule.
- Analyzed forecast data and capacity metrics to create an efficient work allocation schedule for trading department.
- Provided support to customer service supervisors by managing inquiries related to sportsbook products.
- Streamlined communication processes to enhance stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.
- Evaluated and improved communication protocols between trading department and customer service to maintain high service standards.
U.S. Sports Betting Consultant and Advisor
ODDS & MORE Consulting
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provided consulting services to companies seeking entry into U.S. Sports Betting
- Analysis of clients’ risk management and provided feedback to increase ROI
- Researched global payment systems for clients’ and provided feedback
- Consulted clients on country expansion and retail location set-up and co-partnerships
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
BETPHOENIX
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Set the daily/weekly Sports markets and ensure the correct House Limits are set in place
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Create work allocation schedule for the Trading Department based on forecast and capacity planning
- Support the Customer Service Supervisors with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
- Manage communication to Stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner
- Quality Assurance of communication process between Trading Department and Customer Service
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
WAGER.DM
Panama City / San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Participated in all aspects of business development
- Set the daily/weekly Sports markets and ensure the correct House Limits are set in place
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Create work allocation schedule for the Trading Department based on forecast and capacity planning
- Support the Customer Service Supervisors with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
U.S. Sports Trader / Risk Management
SPORTSBOOK.COM
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Set the daily/weekly Sports markets and ensure the correct House Limits are set in place
- Monitoring all Major U.S. markets and submarkets
- Game/market settlement when needed
- Odds compilation for propositional wagering markets
- Review and profile clients based on their betting patterns and performance
- Support Customer Service with any Sportsbook product inquiries
Co-founder / U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker / Risk Management
ALL WORLD SPORTS
Curacao
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Co-founded the company with several partners
- Formulated the company’s vision, goals and objectives. Hired and trained new employees.
- Located a legal location in Curacao for the business
- Installed the necessary hardware and software to run the business
- Secured permits and licenses
- Headed the lines making division
- Handled customer service and potential fraud issues
- Exited business after 2 years
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
SPORTBET.COM
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Set the daily/weekly Sports markets and ensure the correct House Limits are set in place
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Create work allocation schedule for the Trading Department based on forecast and capacity planning
- Support the Customer Service Supervisors with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
- Manage communication to Stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner
- Quality Assurance of communication process between Trading Department and Customer Service
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
EXCELSIOR SPORTSBOOK @ HOLIDAY INN
Aruba
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Worked directly with owners to establish the race and sportsbook on the Holiday Inn property
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Support the Customer Service area with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
CARIB / BETCRIS
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.1999 - 01.1999
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Support the Customer Service area with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
RIO SPORTSBOOK
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Support the Customer Service area with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
DELMAR SPORTS
Margarita Island, Venezuela
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Support the Customer Service area with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
SPORTSBOOK 2000
Margarita Island, Venezuela
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Monitoring and Quality Assurance of all U.S Sports markets and their submarkets
- Odds compilation using data feeds and other sources for all U.S. Sports
- Pre-Match trading for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NCAAF and NCAAB
- Supervision/Management of the Props Team and their tasks
- Define daily task guidelines for the Trading and Trading Assistant Teams based on the sporting event schedule
- Support the Customer Service area with any Sportsbook Product related inquiries
Education
Louisiana State University (LSU)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana01-1989
Criminal Justice and Pre-Pharmacy
Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana01-1992
Skills
- Business Acumen
- Intellectual Horsepower
- Organization Agility
- Timely Decision Making
- Motivating Others
- Sports product specialist
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
U.S. Sports Trader and Department Manager Assistant
MYBOOKIE.AG
01.2017 - Current
U.S. Sports Betting Consultant and Advisor
ODDS & MORE Consulting
01.2008 - 01.2009
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
BETPHOENIX
01.2008 - 01.2009
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
WAGER.DM
01.2006 - 01.2008
U.S. Sports Trader / Risk Management
SPORTSBOOK.COM
01.2004 - 01.2006
Co-founder / U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker / Risk Management
ALL WORLD SPORTS
01.2003 - 01.2004
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
SPORTBET.COM
01.2000 - 01.2003
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
EXCELSIOR SPORTSBOOK @ HOLIDAY INN
01.1999 - 01.2000
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
CARIB / BETCRIS
01.1999 - 01.1999
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
RIO SPORTSBOOK
01.1998 - 01.1999
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
DELMAR SPORTS
01.1997 - 01.1998
U.S. Sports Trader / Head Lines Maker
SPORTSBOOK 2000
01.1994 - 01.1997
Criminal Justice and Pre-Pharmacy
Southeastern Louisiana University (SLU)
Louisiana State University (LSU)