Pinnacle Entertainment
Industry: Gambling company
DescriptionPinnacle Entertainment, Inc. was an American gambling and hospitality company. It was acquired by Penn National Gaming in 2018. Headquarters: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States CEO: Anthony Michael Sanfilippo (15 Mar 2010–) Revenue: 2.56 billion USD (2017) Number of employees: 15,377 (2017) Parent organization: Penn National Gaming Subsidiaries: BELTERRA RESORT INDIANA LLC,
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Pinnacle Entertainment Employees
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2012 - Present
Web.com June 2011 - September 2012
Carlson Wagonlit Travel January 2000 - June 2011
Skills
Call Centers, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Employee Training, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Coaching, Team Building, Change Management, Management, Training, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Team Management, Lean Six Sigma
Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2012 - August 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2011 - December 2012
Covenant Care April 2010 - March 2011
Joe's Crab Shack October 2008 - November 2009
Red Apple Grill July 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Culinary Skills, Sales, Leadership, Team Building, Team Leadership, Dependable Team Player, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Food Preparation, Food Technology, Food Service, Catering, Food, Recipes, Banquets, Menu Development, Restaurants, Cooking, Hospitality, Restaurant Management
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2000 — 2002
Business Administration and Management, General
Mascoutah high school 1998 — 2000
Diploma, General
Dean & Draper Insurance Agency December 2014 - Present
Houston Business Insurance Agency, Inc. February 2014 - November 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment 2013 - 2013
Kilgore Mechanical Industries June 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Property, Sales, Insurance, Customer Service, PowerPoint
Education
Texas A&M University 2010 — 2013
B.A in Horticulture Sciences , Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Horticulture
St Louis Department of Veteran Affairs January 2015 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs May 2014 - December 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment November 2011 - March 2014
Six Flags February 2012 - October 2013
US Army September 1999 - December 2011
Skills
Surveillance, Security, Military, Criminal Justice, Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Government, Military Experience
Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2013 — 2014
B.S., Criminal Justice Studies with a Minor in Sociology
Southwestern Illinois College 2012 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Masters of Public Administration
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine July 2012 - Present
Stella & Dot November 2013 - January 2015
Lumiere Place/River City Casino May 2011 - July 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2010 - May 2011
River City Casino ( Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.) August 2009 - March 2010
Anheuser-Busch Inc. February 2007 - February 2009
Anheuser-Busch March 2006 - February 2007
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. February 2005 - February 2006
St. Louis Connect Care October 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Sales, Marketing, Event Management, Advertising, Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Program Management, Data Analysis
Education
Webster University
MBA
The University of Memphis 1999 — 2003
B.A., Psychology
Charter Schools USA July 2015 - Present
Allen Parish Hospital through BestIT January 2015 - July 2015
IT Contract Worker July 2013 - June 2014
Sowela Technical Community College May 2012 - July 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2005 - April 2009
Coushatta Casino Resort November 2003 - March 2005
Skills
CompTIA A+ Certification, Computer Hardware, Cisco Technologies, Computer Repair, CompTIA Network+, Troubleshooting, CCENT, CompTIA A+, Networking, System Administration, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Installation, Printers, Servers, Hardware, Windows Server, Routers
Education
Sowela Technical Community College 2012 — 2013
Associate's degree, Network and System Administration/Administrator, 3.6 GPA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1994 — 1996
None, Industrial Engineering
CKOR International, LLC April 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2011 - April 2014
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas January 2007 - December 2010
Marnell Corrao Associates December 2003 - November 2007
MGM Mirage / Mirage Resorts April 1993 - December 2003
Skills
Inventory Management, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Budgets, Negotiation, Casino, Project Planning, Forecasting, Resorts, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Contract Management, Hotels, Renovation, Interior Design, Restaurants, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Construction, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Construction Management, Management, Hospitality Management, Process Scheduler, Procurement, Project Management, Cost Control, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Retail, Gaming Industry, New Business Development, VIP, Supervisory Skills, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Program Management, MS Project, Gaming, Process Improvement, Product Development, Strategy, Trade Shows
Education
Wilmington College 1989 — 1990
BA, Political Science
The Ohio State University 1984 — 1988
None, Political Science and Government
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2014 - Present
Grand Sierra Resort March 2013 - October 2014
Grand Sierra Resort August 2012 - March 2013
Grand Sierra Resort March 2012 - August 2012
Pacific Whey Cafe and Baking Company July 2010 - April 2012
Cinemark 2006 - 2010
Skills
Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Purchasing Processes, Purchase Planning, Purchase Management, Purchasing Negotiation, Procurement Contracts, Purchase Contracts, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Analysis, Casino, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hotels, Resorts, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, MRO Management, Categorization, Organizational..., P&L, Forecasting, Operations Management, E-procurement, Profit, Hospitality Industry, Budgets, Gaming Industry, Food, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Pricing Strategy, Supplier Diversity, Pre-opening, COGS, Food Cost Analysis, Team Building, Customer Service, Leadership, Management
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology/Anthropology
Ventura College 1998 — 2001
Associate of Arts (AA), Sociology
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2014 - Present
Ameristar Casino November 2011 - Present
Glanbia Foods August 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Hospitality, Casino, Succession Planning, Leadership, Resorts, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Poker, Casino Gaming, Hotels, Gaming, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, VIP, Hospitality Management, Gaming Industry, Budgets, Employee Relations, Training, Hospitality Industry, Performance Management, Gambling, Coaching, Operations Management
Education
Southwestern University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2011 - Present
GOATstudio May 2011 - Present
Make It Right August 2010 - June 2011
Colombiana June 2010 - August 2010
Neighborhood Housing Services October 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Revit, Design Research, Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, Space planning, InDesign, SketchUp, Residential Design, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Interior Design, Rhino, Architectural Design, Concept Design, Photoshop, Construction, Rendering, Urban Design, BIM, Interior Architecture, Graphic Design, Green Building, Architectural Drawings, Sketching, 3D Modeling, LEED AP, Architectures, Project Planning, Sustainable Design
Education
Tulane University 2008 — 2010
MArch I, Architetcure
University of Michigan 2006 — 2008
BS Arch, Architetcure
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2013 - Present
The Art Institute of Las Vegas March 2011 - September 2013
Cirque du Soleil January 2013 - March 2013
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography, Illustration, PowerPoint, Logo Design, Typography, HTML, Flash, Microsoft Word, Mac, Layout, Art Direction, Posters, Image Manipulation, Advertising, Brochures, Branding & Identity, Graphics, Vector Illustration, Corporate Identity, Digital Illustration, Visual Communication, Adobe Acrobat, Motion Graphics, Flyers, Corporate Branding, Business Cards
Education
The Art Institute of Las Vegas 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Design
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2008 - Present
The NutraSweet Company September 1984 - June 1994
Corporate Trainer August 1989 - October 1992
Stauffer Chemical Company January 1972 - September 1984
Skills
Casino Gaming, Poker, Customer Service, Team Building, Online Gambling, Blackjack, Roulette, Budgets, Food & Beverage, Management, Hiring, Training, Hotels, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry
Education
San Jose State University 1972 — 1978
Engineer's Degree, Physical Chemistry
San Jose State University 1972 — 1978
Bachelor's Degree, Developmental and Child Psychology
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2013 - Present
Art Institute of Las Vegas InternQvegasOctober 2012 - February 2013
Del E Webb Wellness Center July 2009 - March 2013
Gap Inc. February 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Bridge, Dreamweaver, Flash, Lightroom, Logo Design, Poster design, Photography, Print Production Process, Wordpress, Social Media, Vector Illustration, Typography, Publication, Digital Imaging, Basic HTML, Blogging, Illustrator, Layout, PowerPoint, Illustration, Graphic Design, Image Editing, Mac, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Posters, WordPress, Graphics, Visual Communication, Art Direction, Digital Illustration
Education
The Art Institute of Las Vegas 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. February 2014 - Present
Cleveland-Heath August 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2013 - February 2014
Penn National Gaming December 2012 - November 2013
Caesars Entertainment Corporation September 2011 - November 2012
U.S. Bank September 2006 - September 2011
Skills
Casino Gaming, Casino, Gaming Industry, VIP, CAGE, Gaming, Gaming Law, Hospitality, VIP Services, Online Gaming, Hotels, ACSC, Loyalty Programs, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Leadership Development, Team Management, Hiring, Budgets, Training, Hospitality Management, Team Building
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management and Services
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2014 - Present
Caesars Entertainment Corporation August 2006 - March 2014
Foxwoods Resort Casino 2005 - 2006
Caesars Tahoe June 2003 - June 2005
Caesars Palace 2000 - 2003
Skills
Casino, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Fine Dining, Hotels, Restaurants, Banquets, Resorts, Menu Development, Inventory Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Food, Catering, Culinary Skills, Pre-opening
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1979 — 1981
Associate, Culinary Arts
Beau Rivage July 2007 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2004 - August 2005
Harrah's April 1998 - June 2003
Skills
Casino, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Opening Hotels, Hotel Administration, Marketing, Player Development, Hotel Booking, Customer Service, Spa, Salons, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Telecommunications, Interior Design, Wedding Coordinating, Loyalty Programs, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Team Building, Budgets, Management
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 1998 — 2005
Psychology, Marketing, and Education, Junior
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2013 - April 2014
Caesars Entertainment Corporation January 2012 - January 2013
Harrahs New Orleans April 2011 - January 2012
Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel, & Spa December 2007 - January 2012
Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel, & Spa July 2006 - December 2007
Grand Casino Tunica February 2006 - July 2006
Navigator Credit Union May 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Gambling, Casino, Database Marketing, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Budgets, Hospitality, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Gaming Industry
Education
William Carey College 2002 — 2003
Masters of Business Administration, Business
The University of Southern Mississippi 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts, Business
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2010 - Present
Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino & Buffalo Creek Casino February 2010 - August 2010
Horseshoe Southern Indiana August 2007 - January 2010
Caesars Indiana Hotel and Casino July 2005 - August 2007
Harrah's Alabama June 2004 - July 2007
Harrah’s Louisiana Downs September 2002 - June 2004
Harrah’s Casino/Hotel St. Louis April 1999 - September 2002
Harrah’s Corporate Office April 1998 - April 1999
Harrah’s Casino Shreveport May 1993 - April 1998
Education
University of Nevada
Master of Science, Hotel Administration; Las Vegas
Union College
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Landmark Aviation October 2012 - Present
Riverbend Music Center/PNC Pavillion April 2007 - September 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment April 1999 - October 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Team Building
Education
University of Cincinnati 1991 — 1994
Pysical Therapy/English
Isle of Capri Casino December 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2013 - December 2014
Ameristar Casino August 2012 - December 2014
Ameristar Casino December 2010 - August 2012
Sage Hospitality Resources February 2010 - December 2010
Sage Hospitality Resources 2007 - 2010
Complete Home Services 2004 - 2007
Smith and Wollensky 2000 - 2004
Skills
Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Banquets, Restaurants, Casino, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Gaming Industry, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Leadership, Menu Development, Pre-opening, Resorts, Restaurant Management, Team Building
Education
The Ohio State University
Political Science
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2011 - Present
Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. May 2006 - April 2009
Aristocrat Technologies 2002 - 2005
Konami Gaming Inc. August 2001 - June 2002
Federal Bureau of Investigation April 1975 - July 2001
Skills
Casino, Gambling, Gaming Industry, Private Investigations, Casino Gaming, Executive Management, Gaming, Internal Investigations, Investigation, Operations Management, Team Building, Resorts, Compliance, Licensing, Corporate Law, Gaming Law, Fraud, Physical Security, Budgets, Surveillance, Online Gaming, Online Gambling, Poker, Casual Games, VIP, Indian Gaming, Hospitality Industry, AML, Corporate Governance, Social Games, Loyalty Programs, KYC, Tribal Law, Privacy Law, Policy, Tribal Gaming, Regulations, Baccarat, Leadership Development, Risk Management, Database Marketing, Strategic Planning, Criminal Investigations, Risk Assessment
Education
The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School
J.D.
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2014 - Present
SK+G Advertising February 2008 - August 2013
Walker Digital Table Systems, LLC 2007 - 2008
Caesars Entertainment Corporation 2004 - 2006
Caesars Entertainment Corporation 2004 - 2004
Share Group 2000 - 2001
John Harvard's Brew House 1997 - 2000
Skills
Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Branding & Identity, Public Relations, Social Media, Creative Direction, Entertainment, Event Planning, Hospitality, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Brand Management, Outdoor Advertising, Copywriting
Education
Simmons College - Simmons School of Management 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance and Marketing
University of Massachusetts Boston 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Harrah's Reno June 2014 - Present
TMCC, Reno Nevada June 2013 - May 2014
Washoe County School District April 2013 - June 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2012 - March 2013
Boomtown Hotel Casino May 2000 - June 2012
John Ascuaga's Nugget June 1998 - February 2000
Riviera Casino 1997 - 1998
Sands Regency Hotel Casino October 1995 - April 1997
Desert Inn Casino November 1992 - October 1995
Sands Casino October 1990 - November 1992
Skills
computer literate,..., Casino, VIP, Gaming Industry, Gambling, Database Marketing, Poker, Resorts, Operations Management, Online Gambling, Surveillance, Hotels, Leadership, Hospitality, Team Leadership, Loyalty Programs, Gaming, Casino Gaming, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Team Building, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Training, Hospitality Management, Management, Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Restaurants, Hiring, Banquets, Employee Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Recruiting, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Coaching, Human Resources, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Payroll, Strategic Planning
Education
Truckee Meadows Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General education
Managment training 1980 — 2002
Business Administration
Truckee Meadows Comunity College UNR systems 1975 — 1981
Business, Business, Math, History
Sparks High School 1965 — 1969
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2007 - October 2014
Save-A-Lot April 2005 - February 2007
Save-A-Lot April 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Word, Excel, Gaming, Accounting, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Customer Service, Compliance, Financial Reporting, PowerPoint, Internal Controls, Change Management, SOX, Planning, Hospitality, Casino, General Ledger, Supervisory Skills, Customer Relations, Process Improvement, Audit, Coaching, Gaming Industry, Team Leadership, VIP, Payroll, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Infinium, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Casino Gaming, Cost Accounting, Kronos, Hiring, Team Building, Resorts, Pre-opening, Variance Analysis, Revenue Analysis, Financial Statements, Sarbanes-Oxley, Hotels, GAAP, Employee Recognition, Cash Flow
Education
Webster University 2005 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration
Southeast Missouri State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science in Bus Admin, Accounting
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Epworth Children & Family Services August 2012 - February 2014
City of University City September 2011 - August 2012
City of University City September 2010 - September 2011
City of University City October 2006 - September 2011
Victoria's Secret October 2010 - February 2011
Skills
CPR and AED Certified, PC Proficient, Team Management, Hiring, Microsoft Word, Excel..., Clerical Skills, Program Management
Education
Saint Louis University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
University of Missouri-Columbia 2008 — 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2015 - Present
Foundation Realty, LLC 2013 - Present
Randstad USA February 2012 - November 2012
Greenspun Corporation December 2007 - January 2011
EV-Charge America November 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Performance Management, ADP Payroll, Ceridian, Onboarding
Education
Sanford-Brown College-Fenton
Belterra Casino Resort May 2015 - Present
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa June 2012 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2004 - June 2012
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa June 2004 - June 2012
Skills
Casino, Budgets, Team Building, Customer Service, Hospitality, Gambling, Hotels, Forecasting, Resorts, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Banquets, Operations Management, Event Management, Gaming Industry, Catering, Pre-opening, Hospitality Industry, Retail, Hiring, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Supervisory Skills, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Process Scheduler, Hotel Management, Micros, Food Service, Fine Dining, Restaurants, Yield Management, Food, Management
Education
Thomas More College 2008 — 2011
Business Administration, Finance
Villanova University 2014 — 2014
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Continuous Improvement
Pinnacle Entertainment Resident AdvisorThe University of Alabama$
Skills
Team Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
University of Alabama 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Alabama 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mathematics and Statistics
Caesars Entertainment Corporation May 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment November 2012 - May 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2012 - November 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Cooking, Culinary Management, Menu Costing, Labor Control, Food Preparation, Cuisine, Casino, Fine Dining, Recipes, Gourmet, Menu Engineering, Sanitation, Catering, Restaurant Management
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2004 — 2007
AOS, BPS, Culinary Arts
Caesars Entertainment Corporation May 2015 - Present
Caesars Entertainment Corporation August 2012 - October 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2011 - August 2012
Caesars Entertainment Corporation October 2006 - January 2011
Caesars Entertainment Corporation September 2001 - October 2006
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts March 1994 - July 2000
Skills
Restaurants, Menu Development, Banquets, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills, Chef, Food, Cuisine, Marketing Strategy, Pre-opening, New Restaurant Openings, Casino, Wine, Fine Dining, Micros, Cooking, Front Office, Menu Engineering, Resorts, Hotels, Food Service, Food Quality, Catering, Hiring, Team Building, Recipes, Budgets, Event Management, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Food Safety, Hospitality Industry, Pastry, Hotel Management, Sanitation, Strategic Planning, Menu Costing, Income Statement, Cost Control, Gaming Industry, Forecasting, Management
Education
Culinary Institute of America 1979 — 1981
A.O.S. Degree, Culinary
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2014 - Present
Cantor Gaming April 2012 - January 2014
Rocket Gaming Systems September 1998 - May 2012
United States Army March 1994 - January 1997
Vermont Army National Guard October 1992 - March 1994
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Troubleshooting, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Security, Networking, Linux, Network Design, VoIP, Routing, Windows, IT Management, VLAN, Juniper, Help Desk Support, Juniper Technologies
Education
TUI University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, IT Management
TUI University 2010 — 2012
Bachelors, IT Management
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 1997 — 1999
Associates, MIS/CIS
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2007 - Present
Lumiere Place Casino 2007 - Present
Best Buy November 2006 - December 2011
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. November 1995 - October 2007
Skills
Casino, Gaming Industry, CCTV, Casino Gaming, Surveillance, Physical Security, Private Investigations, Gaming, VIP, Poker, Investigation, ACSC, Online Gambling
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1976 — 1979
Freelancer 2009 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2008 - June 2009
Truth for Today: World Mission School May 2008 - May 2009
Primeval Games June 2007 - May 2008
Subsist August 2006 - February 2007
University of Advancing Technology 2006 - 2006
Skills
Photoshop, CSS, Illustrator, HTML, Flash, PHP, Dreamweaver, Web Design, 3D Studio Max, Mudbox, Game Design, Game Development, Texture Painting, Video Games, Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Level Design, JavaScript
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2005 — 2008
Batchelor's, Game Art and Design
ITT Technical Institute 2000 — 2007
Accociate's, Multimedia Technology
Eagle High School 1999 — 2000
Meridian Middle School
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2013 - Present
Alegent Health June 2010 - Present
Guckenheimer Enterprises 2006 - 2008
Skills
Catering, Customer Service, Team Building, Recruiting, Project Management, Event Planning, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Management, Event Management, Coaching, Account Management, Training, Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Food, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Hospitality, Restaurants, Food, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality Industry
Education
Southeast Community College 1995 — 1997
AAS, Business Admin with Accounting Specialization
Stout Street Hospitality (formerly Magnolia Hotels Management) May 2015 - Present
Magnolia Hotels January 2015 - Present
Westin St. Louis February 2013 - Present
24 Hour Fitness April 2012 - November 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment November 2007 - December 2011
Skills
Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Hotels, Banquets, Restaurants, Casino, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Fine Dining, Photography
Education
St. Louis Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Fine and Studio Arts
Apex Systems September 2015 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2014 - September 2015
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2011 - February 2014
United States Air Force September 2005 - September 2011
Skills
Casino, Surveillance, Gaming, Police, Patrol, Physical Security, Firearms, Law Enforcement..., Military Experience, Force Protection, Policy, Private Investigations, Security Operations, Security Management, Security, Enforcement, Investigation, Evidence, CCTV, Security Training, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Supervisory Skills, Training, Leadership
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2014 — 2016
Associate in Applied Science, Network Design and Administration
Southwestern Illinois College 2012 — 2014
Associate in Applied Science, Administration of Justice
Penn National Gaming December 2014 - Present
Penn National Gaming October 2012 - December 2014
Televisa February 2011 - October 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2010 - February 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2007 - July 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2006 - April 2007
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2004 - December 2005
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2003 - June 2004
Pinnacle Entertainment June 1999 - July 2003
Paragon Gaming January 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Casino, Hotels, Accounting, Finance, Management, Gambling, Budgets, Gaming Industry, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Online Gaming, Customer Service, Poker, Restaurants, VIP, Executive Management, Online Gambling, Process Scheduler, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Direct Marketing, Event Management, Database Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Hospitality, Online Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Gaming, Casino Gaming, Loyalty Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Financial Analysis, Operations Management, Training, Food & Beverage, Hiring, Micros, Pre-opening, Banquets, Revenue Analysis, Segmentation, Income Statement, Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Capital Budgeting, ACSC, Business Planning, Auditing
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2004 — 2004
Executive education, General Management program
University of New Orleans 2000 — 2002
MBA, Finance
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 1990 — 1993
BS, Accounting
St. Louis Public Library January 2013 - Present
Metropolitan St. Louis Psychiatric Center, Security February 2011 - February 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2010 - February 2011
Jiffy Lube June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Training, Employee Training, Casino, Security, Cpr Certified, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, Editing
Education
Webster University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Saint Louis Community College-Meramec 2000 — 2003
Transfer, General Studies
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2013 - July 2014
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 2004 - August 2013
Staff Extension December 2003 - May 2004
Walt Disney Imagineering 1996 - 2001
Tishman Reality & Construction 1979 - 1996
Skills
Contract Management, Budgeting, Resorts, Hotels, Construction, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Excel, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Word, Graphic Design, Change Management, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Entertainment, Project Management, Transportation, Leadership, Risk Management, Theme Parks, Management, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Casino, Facilities Management, Gaming, Hospitality, Construction Management
Education
The Ohio State University
BS, Industrial Design
The Hazard Helper golf product January 2010 - Present
Rivers Casino January 2013 - August 2014
Dynamic Gaming Systems LLC 2011 - January 2013
bally technologies February 2005 - September 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment 2003 - 2005
Hollywood Casinos 2001 - 2003
Sands Hotel and Casino 1995 - 2000
Skills
Casino, Online Gaming, Poker, Business Development, Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing, Business Strategy, Executive Management, Casino Gaming, Loyalty Marketing, VIP, Hospitality Management
Education
The College of New Jersey 1980 — 1985
Business
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2014 - Present
Deloitte Consulting August 2012 - January 2014
Deloitte Consulting September 2010 - August 2012
Las Vegas Sands Corporation June 2009 - August 2009
Deloitte Consulting August 2006 - June 2008
Deloitte Consulting August 2004 - August 2006
IBM Global Business Services June 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Financial Modeling, Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Business Transformation, Program Management, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Valuation, Acquisition Integration, Growth Strategies, Market Entry, PMO set-up, Strategic Consulting, Due Diligence, Consulting, IT Strategy, Analytics, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Strategic Management, Economics, Managerial and Organizational Behavior
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2000 — 2004
BS, Marketing and Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Bath & Body Works October 2013 - Present
Gaylord Palms Resort and Spa January 2013 - July 2013
The Galt House Hotel December 2010 - December 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2009 - December 2010
Penn Station East Coast Subs October 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Hospitality, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Time Management, Event Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Retail, Outlook, Social Media, Sales, Event Management, Data Entry, Leadership, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
Sullivan University 2007 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield May 2015 - Present
The Cheshire St. Louis June 2011 - May 2015
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2007 - July 2011
Casino Queen Inc. November 2003 - October 2007
Skills
Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, Hospitality, Project Management, Resorts, Hotel Management, HVAC, Facilities Management, Troubleshooting
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2006 — 2009
Wielding and HVAC
Jeffco 1999 — 2004
CAD/CADD Drafting, Construction, Electrical and pluming
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2012 - Present
Portrait Innovations November 2011 - July 2012
Inside NorthSide Magazine June 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Photography, Intercollegiate..., Relationship Marketing, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
Spring Hill College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Sorenson Communications December 2013 - Present
Self Employed October 2012 - December 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2012 - October 2012
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas December 2009 - December 2011
Walt Disney World June 2007 - March 2009
Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division June 2000 - February 2007
Skills
Sports Articles, Short Stories, Novellas, Articles, Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Freelance Writing, Fiction Writing, Storytelling, Fiction, Novels, Feature Articles, Books, Published Author, Creative Writer, Publications, Ebooks, Magazine Articles, Content Writing, Editorial, Publicity, Comedy, Press Releases, Journalism, Editing, Publishing, English Literature, Profiles, Ap Style, Text Editing, Magazines, Blogging, Newsletters, Film Editing, Screenwriting, Literature, Newspaper, Copy Editing, History, Travel Writing, Poetry, Copywriting, Speech Writing, Ghostwriting, Proofreading, Newspapers, AP Style
Education
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
University of South Alabama 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Seminole Casino Hollywood June 2012 - Present
Majestic Star Casino 2008 - 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment 2006 - 2008
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa (Pinnacle Entertainment) 2004 - 2006
Grand Victoria Casino Resort (HGMI Gaming Inc.) 2000 - 2004
Harrah's Reno (Harrah's Entertainment Inc.) 1999 - 2000
Players Island Casino (Players International) 1996 - 1999
Players Island Casino (Players International) 1993 - 1996
Players Riverboat Casino (Players International) 1992 - 1993
Players International / Comdata Corporation 1991 - 1992
Skills
Casino, Gambling, Gaming Industry, Hospitality, Operations Management, Team Building, Hotels, Strategic Planning, Building Relationships, P & L Management and..., Start-up and..., Goal Orientation, Developing High..., Critical Thinking, Creating Collaborative..., Executive Decision Maker, Fiscal Champion, Loyalty Marketing, Start-ups, Resorts, Loyalty Programs, Database Marketing, Leadership, Direct Marketing, Food & Beverage, Casino Gaming, Gaming, Budgets, Poker, VIP, Online Gaming, Entertainment, Management, Hospitality Management, Hiring, Pre-opening, Hospitality Industry, Executive Management, Guest Service Management, Process Scheduler, Income Statement, Forecasting, Micros, Lodging, Revenue Analysis, Fine Dining, P&L Management, Customer Acquisition, Customer Satisfaction, Hotel Management
Education
Syracuse University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's of Science, Accounting
Golden Nugget Lake Charles October 2014 - Present
Hollywood Casino September 2013 - October 2014
Rivers Casino July 2011 - August 2013
Boot Hill Casino and Resort December 2009 - June 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2007 - July 2008
Harrah's Entertainment December 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Casino, Casino Gaming, Gaming Industry, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Customer Service, VIP, Poker, Hotels, Gaming, Resorts, Hiring, Pre-opening
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1997 — 1998
Compass Group / Eurest National Accounts October 2011 - Present
Personal Chef-High Profile Athletes and Executives. July 2011 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2010 - November 2011
Compass Group / Morrison January 2009 - June 2010
The Red Apple Grill (The Orchards) July 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Culinary, Cost Control, Inventory Management, Procurement, Retail, Receiving, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Culinary Skills, Catering, Banquets, Distribution Center..., Food, Seafood, Chef, Training, Gourmet, Marketing, Food Service, Cuisine, Menu Costing, Restaurant Management, Budgets, Cooking, Hospitality, Leadership, P&L Management, Food Safety, Culinary Management, Fine Dining, Sanitation, Management, Purchasing, Recipes, Banquet Operations, Food Quality, Hiring, Hotels, Labor Control, Menu Engineering, New Restaurant Openings, Pastry, Pre-opening, Recipe Testing, Sauces
Education
Harvard Busness Review 2012 — 2013
Harvard Managementor® Certificate, Organizational Leadership
Orlando Culinary Academy 2005 — 2006
AOS, Culinary Arts, 3.85
Southwestern Illinois College 2000 — 2002
Mascoutah High School 1996 — 2000
2006Internship/Externship Napa Valley Grille
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2013 - Present
Ameristar Casinos September 2008 - Present
Interstate Hotels and Resorts 2005 - September 2008
Interstate Hotels & Resorts December 1999 - December 2005
Interstate Hotels & Resorts August 1997 - December 1999
Interstate Hotels & Resorts December 1995 - August 1997
Interstate Hotels & Resorts June 1992 - December 1995
Interstate Hotels &Resorts 1991 - 1992
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality, Resorts, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Yield Management, Training, Front Office, Casino, Gaming Industry, Leadership, Employee Relations, Budgets, Employee Training, Restaurants, Trade Shows, Forecasting, Catering, Team Building
Education
University of Central Florida
BA, General Studies (Business, Fine Arts and Social Science)
University of Maryland University College
MBA, Business/Managerial Economics
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2015 - Present
Whelan Security December 2013 - August 2015
Cd Systems LLC August 2013 - November 2013
Proclaims Medical Billing October 2012 - May 2013
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. May 2012 - October 2012
Army National Guard August 2006 - August 2012
Johnston ambulance service June 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Security Training, Security Operations, Access Control, CCTV, Firearms, Event Security, Emergency Management, Mobile Patrol, First Responder, AED, Military, Private Security, Risk Assessment, Crowd Control, First Aid, Public Safety, Asset Protection, Security, CBRN, EMT, Counterterrorism, Investigation, Patrol, Alarm Systems
Education
Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park 2015 — 2017
Associate's In Applied Science, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Fayetteville Technical Community College 2011 — 2012
EMT certification, Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Sampson Community College 2009 — 2010
Certification, Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fort Leonard-wood 2007 — 2007
Certification, Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Clay Lacy Aviation March 2010 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2005 - April 2010
LTA, CA 1992 - 1999
Skills
Aviation, Airlines, Microsoft Office, Aircraft, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Flights, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Airports, Negotiation, PowerPoint, English, Budgets, Project Planning, Team Building
Education
Gobesa Aeronautic Institute 1987 — 1989
Commercial Pilot License
Universidad de los Andes (VE) 1985 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Pearl River Resort November 2012 - July 2015
Pinnacle Entertainment November 2010 - November 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2010 - November 2010
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas November 2008 - July 2010
Harrah's Entertainment January 2007 - August 2008
Harrah's January 2005 - December 2006
Harrah's Entertainment April 2003 - February 2005
Harrah's January 2002 - January 2003
Harrah's Entertainment January 1997 - January 2002
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Casino, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Human Resources, Onboarding, Hotels, Resorts, Gaming, Marketing, Customer Service, New Hire Orientations, Gaming Industry, Hospitality, Hiring, Team Building, Succession Planning, Budgets, Casino Gaming, Employee Training, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Policy, Coaching, VIP
Education
University of Kansas 1986 — 1990
BS, Journalism/Public Relations
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2014 - Present
America's Incredible Pizza Company March 2013 - January 2014
Gymnastics On Wheels July 2012 - January 2013
ABC Daycare and Learning Center December 2011 - July 2012
New Day Child Development Center (CLOSED) August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Teaching, Education, Training, Customer Service, Educational Leadership, Fitness, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Leadership, Event Planning, Event Management, Time Management, Hospitality
Education
St Charles Community College 2009 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Psychology
Wentzville Emil E. Holt Senior High School 2008 — 2008
High School Diploma, General Education, Senior Year
Francis Howell North High School 2005 — 2008
High School Diploma, General Education, Freshmen-Junior Year
Panera Bread October 2011 - March 2015
Team Keith A. Jones Jr. August 2011 - February 2012
Brown Smith Wallace March 2011 - September 2011
Publicis USA June 2010 - August 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2007 - May 2010
Real Estate Educate September 2009 - February 2010
National MS Society May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Customer Service, SMO, Event Planning, Research, Business Development, Written Communication, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Casino Gaming, Supervisory Experience, Loyalty Programs, Problem Solving, Marketing, CRM, Press Releases, Event Management, Customer Experience, Market Research, Public Relations, Writing, Management, Market Planning, Email Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Advertising, Microsoft Office
Education
St. Louis Community College
Continuing Education, Web Development Certificate Course
Webster University 2007 — 2009
Master of Art, Advertising and Marketing Communications
University of Missouri 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communications
Stuller, Inc. April 2015 - Present
2nd.MD December 2013 - April 2015
AKA Advertising September 2012 - December 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2011 - August 2012
Prejean Creative Advertising & Design June 2010 - May 2011
Cycle Gear October 2007 - December 2009
Dance Stop Dance Centre September 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Copywriting, Concept Development, Advertising, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Mac, Social Media, Direct Mail, Microsoft Office, Creative Direction, Typography, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Retail, Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Photography, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Strategic Design, InDesign, Illustration, Packaging, Creative Problem Solving, Marketing Communications, Photoshop, Illustrator, Brochures, Visual Communication, Production, Proto.io, Marketing
Education
School of Visual Arts 2012 — 2013
Master of Professional Studies, Branding, 4.0
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2007 — 2011
BFA, Graphic Design
DeRidder High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma, Valedictorian
iSeatz July 2015 - Present
Self-Employed May 2014 - Present
Travelocity December 2007 - May 2014
Travelocity October 2005 - December 2007
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2003 - September 2005
Turbotrip.com, a subsidiary of Hotels.com April 2001 - July 2003
Skills
E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Strategy, Online Travel, New Business Development, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Affiliate Management, SEO, Strategic Planning, Affiliate Networks, Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Marketing, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Revenue Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Hotels, Leadership, Sales, Product Development, Tourism, Affiliate Relations, Business Analysis, Online Marketing, Advertising, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Training, Destination Marketing, Strategic Business, Yield Management, Customer Acquisition, SEM, Online Advertising, Market Planning, Travel Technology, PPC, Affiliate Programs, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Client Acquisition, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Lead Generation
Education
University of New Orleans 1999 — 2001
Bachelor's of Science, Business, Hotel, Resturant and Tourism Adminstration
Spring Hill College 1996 — 1999
Business Administration and Management, General
Caraustar October 2013 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2013 - October 2013
Allenberg Cotton Co., a division of Louis Dreyfus Commodities LLC May 2012 - October 2012
McVean Trading and Investments, LLC October 2010 - May 2012
ASAP Staffing Services/Katt Worldwide Logistics June 2010 - October 2010
Headlines Hair Salon April 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Salesforce.com, Marketing, Goal Oriented, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality Management, Finance, Microsoft Office, Friendly Personality, Accounting, Management, Goal Setting, Market Research, Administrative..., Travel Arrangements, Event Planning, Data Entry, Customer Service..., Microsoft Office..., Project Management, Vendor Management, Commodity Markets, Lotus Notes, Sales Research, Logistics Management, Study Abroad Programs, Student Government, SAP, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Outlook, Operations Management
Education
The University of Memphis 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Southwest Tennessee Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Dean's List
Collierville High School
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2006 - Present
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas July 1997 - April 2006
Bet365 January 1994 - July 1997
Skills
Law Enforcement..., Military, Internet Entrepreneur, Hedge Funds, Sports Betting, Security Training, Surveillance, Casino, Management, Gaming Industry, Enforcement, Physical Security, Computer Security, Security, Poker, Private Investigations, Access Control, Security Clearance, Supervisory Skills, Security Management, Gaming, Customer Service, Training
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Sonoma Valley High School 1989 — 1993
High School Diploma, General Studies
Pinnacle Entertainment 2006 - 2010
Harrah's 2000 - 2006
Skills
Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Budgeting, Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Contract Management, RFP, Forecasting, Vendor Management, Logistics, Change Management, Problem Solving, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Budgets, Spend Analysis, Supply Management, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Global Sourcing, Management, Team Building
Education
The University of Memphis
BA
River CIty Casino February 2010 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment 2010 - Present
Skills
Player Development, Customer Service, Illustrator, Comic Book Illustration, Gaming Industry, Casino, Microsoft Office, Gaming
Education
Truman State University 2004 — 2008
BFA, Studio Art
Romanoff Renovations March 2015 - Present
Buchanan Technologies April 2014 - March 2015
Contra Costa County Health Services Department July 2013 - March 2014
Advanced Technology Services December 2012 - July 2013
SMUD July 2011 - August 2012
Internal Revenue Service April 2010 - December 2010
Hewlett-Packard April 2009 - April 2010
Wynn Las Vegas September 2008 - December 2008
Clark County Department of Aviation November 2007 - May 2008
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Windows Server, Windows 7, VPN, XP, SQLWindows, Hardware, Microsoft Exchange, Windows XP, Servers, Citrix, TCP/IP, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Laptops, HP, Active Directory, Cisco Technologies, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, System Deployment, SCCM, Printers, Security, Blackberry
Education
American River College 2011 — 2014
A.S., MIS
Cisco Academy 2011 — 2012
Certification, CCNA
San Jose City College 1988 — 1990
A.S., Electronics Technology
JFKHS
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2014 - Present
Millenium Executive Search Group November 2011 - January 2014
Manpower 2010 - November 2011
Clayton Nicholas Design, Inc. 1987 - 2010
Skills
Sourcing, Recruiting, Executive Search, Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Staffing Services, Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Temporary Staffing, Talent Acquisition, Screening Resumes, Employee Relations, Contract Recruitment, Hiring, Management, Onboarding, Human Resources, Consulting, Screening, Employee Benefits, Vendor Relations, File Management, Supplier Sourcing
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1983 — 1985
Communication and Media Studies
American Cruise Lines March 2015 - Present
First Home Mortgage July 2013 - February 2015
Lohr Distributing Company November 2012 - May 2013
Sundazzlers December 2010 - May 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2009 - March 2012
Illinois Chamber of Commerce July 2011 - December 2011
Florida Tan 2006 - 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, InDesign, Marketing, Facebook, Press Releases, Advertising, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
Collinsville High School 2001 — 2005
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2013 - June 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2012 - December 2013
Caesars Entertainment Corporation December 2011 - June 2012
Caesars Entertainment Corporation January 2011 - December 2011
Caesars Entertainment Corporation April 2010 - January 2011
The UPS Store November 2005 - April 2010
Skills
Leadership, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Business Development, Team Leadership, Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Process Scheduler, Coaching, Policy, Training, Operations Management, Account Management, Team Building, Gaming Industry, Casino, Hotels, Resorts, Budgets, Hospitality, Hospitality Management
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
Southeastern Louisiana University 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
Marketing Results July 2014 - Present
Boulder Station Hotel & Casino May 2014 - July 2014
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino June 2013 - May 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2012 - July 2012
Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spas July 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Marketing, Hotels, Front Office, Resorts, PowerPoint, Casino, Menu Development, Customer Satisfaction, Corporate Events, Delphi, Food, Time Management, Trade Shows, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Meeting Planning
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management
University of California, Irvine 2008 — 2009
Barnes-Jewish Hospital March 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America August 2014 - March 2015
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2012 - March 2014
Network Solutions/Web.Com April 2011 - May 2012
Network Solutions July 2010 - April 2011
McBride & Son Homes March 2010 - July 2010
Fleishman-Hillard December 2009 - March 2010
St. Louis Blues August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Online Marketing, PPC, SEO, Word, Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Outlook, Account Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Event Management, Social Networking, Facebook, Siebel, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Fundraising, Interviewing, Telephone Skills, Problem Solving, Lead Generation, Website Development, Microsoft Word, Online Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, Interviews, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Time Management
Education
Lindenwood University 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Integrated Technologu Delivery, IBM Global Services September 2011 - Present
IBM Global Services October 2010 - September 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2006 - October 2010
President Casino March 1996 - December 2006
Skills
VMware, IBM iSeries, Windows Server, Active Directory, Servers, VMware ESX, Troubleshooting, Microsoft SQL Server, IT Management, Microsoft Exchange, Security, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, SQL, Cisco Technologies, Enterprise Architecture, Software Installation, HP, Dell PowerEdge Servers
Education
Lewis and Clark Community College 1979 — 1982
AS and AAS, Dataprocessing, Business
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor, MIS in Business Administration
The Home Depot October 2010 - Present
Zero2Ten July 2009 - October 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2008 - 2009
INFOR August 2006 - 2009
RETX 2004 - 2006
EDIWATCH 2002 - 2004
Skills
Business Analysis, CRM, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Professional Services, Web Analytics, Epiphany, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Integration, Solution Architecture, Oracle, Software Project..., C#, Enterprise Software, SQL, Analytics, Business Process, ERP, JavaScript, SSIS, Databases
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 1998 — 2002
BS, Computer Science
Southern Polytechnic State University
L'Auberge Lake Charles November 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2010 - November 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2006 - April 2010
Sonic Drive-In March 2002 - October 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Money, machine maintence, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organized Multi-tasker, Highly motivated..., Training, Gaming Industry, Casino, Casino Gaming, Data Entry, Food, Hiring, Hospitality, Hotels, Process Scheduler, Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Gaming, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Sowela Technical Community College 2008 — 2010
La Grange High 1998 — 2002
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2015 - Present
Edvisors January 2011 - September 2014
Everest Gaming December 2007 - January 2011
Everest Gaming December 2007 - February 2009
SolidWorks January 2006 - December 2007
Deluxe Corporation June 2003 - December 2005
Groove Networks 2002 - 2003
Pearson Education 1999 - 2002
Ernst and Young 1998 - 1999
Brodeur Worldwide 1994 - 1998
Skills
Social Media Measurement, SEO, Web Analytics, Product Management, User Experience, Social Media, Web Marketing, Social Marketing, Localization, Email Marketing, SEM, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, PPC, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Google Analytics, Analytics, E-commerce, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Development, Marketing, Web Development, Creative Direction, Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Digital Strategy
Education
Tufts University 1990 — 1994
BA, English
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2013 - July 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2012 - September 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2011 - August 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2010 - April 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2010 - October 2010
KTRS Radio August 2004 - September 2008
KMMO Radio May 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Press Releases, Promotions, Budgets, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Copywriting, Direct Mail, Customer Service, Editing, Entertainment, Casino, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Database Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Truman State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Journalism)
DeSmet Jesuit High School
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2010 - Present
Harrahs Entertainment March 2006 - September 2010
Harrah's Entertainment June 2004 - September 2005
Harrah's Entertainment September 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Strategy, Analytics, Analysis, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Hospitality, Database Marketing, Management, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Casino, Loyalty Programs, Gambling, Hotel Management, Business Intelligence, Gaming Industry, CRM, Loyalty Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Acquisition, Segmentation, Direct Mail, Budgets
Education
University of California, San Diego 1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Quantitative Economic Decision Sciences
Mira Costa College 1983 — 1984
AA, Business Admin
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2012 - Present
Ameristar Casino July 2009 - April 2012
Disability Access Consultants, Inc August 2007 - January 2009
Compudigm Intl July 2006 - 2007
GES 2000 - 2006
Skills
Team Building, Project Management, Casino, Crystal Reports, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, SDLC, Customer Service, ERP, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM iSeries, SQL, Budgets
Education
San Jose State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2003 - March 2011
Bear Stearns 1997 - 2003
Bank of America Securities 1989 - 1997
Skills
Financial Modeling, Gaming Industry, Valuation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Asset Managment, Investments, Due Diligence
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1987 — 1989
MBA
University of Arizona 1982 — 1985
BS, Finance
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2015 - Present
CSC April 2012 - August 2014
Deloitte January 2005 - February 2012
Skills
Federal & State Income..., Financial Reporting, Tax Accounting, Corporate Tax, Partnership Taxation, Tax Planning, Tax Research, CorpTax
Education
USC Marshall School of Business
MBT, Master - Business Taxation
UCLA
BA, Business Economics, Accounting
Terra Verde Services March 2015 - Present
TEKsystems assigned to Diamond Resorts, Intl. October 2014 - December 2014
VisionIT assigned to MGM Resorts, Intl. March 2014 - April 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2011 - October 2013
ValuPoint, LLC January 2009 - February 2011
Experis (previously known as Jefferson Wells) August 2006 - December 2008
Strategic Staffing Solutions August 2004 - August 2006
Stations Casino February 2004 - July 2004
SCI Consulting Services October 1996 - November 2002
Computer Sciences Corporation March 1992 - September 1996
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, IT Audit, CISA, Risk Management, Internal Audit, SAS70, Sarbanes-Oxley, Process Improvement, Enterprise Risk..., Security, Business Analysis, Auditing, Information Security, PCI DSS, Internal Controls, Risk Assessment, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Governance, CPA, Program Management, COBIT, COSO, IT Management, Information Security..., Business Process..., Business Process, IT Strategy, Management, Consulting
Education
Truman State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Accounting
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2010 - April 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2010 - August 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2008 - January 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2006 - February 2008
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2003 - June 2006
Casino Magic Biloxi 2001 - 2003
Skills
Casino, Budgets, ACSC, Gaming Industry, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Team Building, Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Database Marketing, Hospitality, Gaming, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Event Management, Training
Education
Spring Hill College 1997 — 2001
BA, Business Administration - Marketing, MIS
Belterra Casino Resort January 2015 - Present
Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment Center June 2013 - January 2015
Pinnacle Entertainment - River Downs March 2011 - June 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2009 - March 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment - Belterra Casino Resort August 2005 - March 2009
Skills
Resorts, Talent Management, Customer Service, Hospitality, Performance Management, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Leadership, Recruiting, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Team Building, Casino, Human Resources, Training, Hiring, Budgets, Event Management
Education
Thomas More College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2013 - Present
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. December 2008 - Present
Ameristar Casino April 2002 - December 2008
Skills
Training, Team Building, Hospitality, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Budgets, Casino, Customer Service, Gaming, Gaming Industry, Management, Online Gaming, Poker, Process Scheduler, Team Leadership, Time Management, Supervisory Skills, Payroll, Recruiting, Forecasting
Education
The University of Akron
B.S in Ed., Education
Simple Solution Technologies, Inc. 2008 - Present
Exervio Management Consulting February 2011 - October 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment 2011 - 2011
Microsoft 2007 - 2009
HMSA 2005 - 2007
Skills
SDLC, Program Management, Vendor Management, Teradata, PMP, PMO, Management
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1983 — 1985
BA, Business
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2012 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2011 - August 2012
Harrah's Entertainment August 2009 - May 2011
Harrah's Entertainment April 2004 - July 2009
Harrah's Entertainment April 2002 - March 2004
Harrah's Entertainment October 1999 - March 2002
Skills
Database Marketing, Analytics, Casino, SAS, Marketing Strategy, Relational Databases, Cognos, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Segmentation, Customer Acquisition, Gaming Industry, Loyalty Programs, Databases, Strategy, Loyalty Marketing, Management
Education
Southeast Missouri State University 1998 — 1999
Masters, Mathematics
Southeast Missouri State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Mathematics
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2013 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2011 - April 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2008 - March 2011
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. 1997 - 2008
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 1995 — 1997
MBA
The University of Connecticut School of Business 1988 — 1992
BS, Finance
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2012 - Present
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. June 1999 - February 2012
Vince Kelly Construction June 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Construction Management, Project Management, Leadership, Team Building, Design-Build, Construction Budgets, Business Development
Education
Saint Louis University 1990 — 1994
BS
Billy G's July 2013 - Present
Tucci and Fresta's Trattoria/The Pasta House Co. June 2011 - July 2013
Triumph Grill April 2011 - June 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2010 - April 2011
Latitude 26 June 2009 - February 2010
Hilton October 2008 - May 2009
Big Bear Grill September 2007 - September 2008
California Pizza Kitchen April 2002 - December 2006
Skills
Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Catering, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Banquets, Bartending, Micros, Hospitality Industry, Fine Dining, Event Planning, Wine, Hotels
Education
St. Louis Community College 2000 — 2003
communications
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas September 2012 - Present
MGM MIRAGE January 2010 - Present
Talend Solutions April 2010 - September 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2009 - January 2010
FirstAgain March 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Master Data Management, Talend, ETL, Business Intelligence, Databases, Enterprise Architecture, Data Modeling, SOA, Integration, SDLC, Enterprise Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Talend Open Studio, Cloud Computing, Agile Methodologies, IT Strategy, Consulting, SSIS, Solution Architecture
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1987 — 1994
PH.D, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
University of California, Berkeley 1980 — 1983
MS, Material Science
Tropicana Entertainment - Belle of Baton Rouge December 2014 - Present
Penn National Gaming November 2012 - December 2014
Harrah's Entertainment June 2010 - November 2012
Harrah's Entertainment August 2009 - June 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2007 - August 2009
Harrah's Entertainment March 2006 - July 2007
Convergys Corporation August 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Project Management, IBM AS/400, IBM iSeries, Windows Server, Active Directory, IT Audit, Microsoft SQL Server, ACSC, SDS, IT Infrastructure..., Unix, Gaming Industry, IT Management, Casino, Security, Gaming, System Administration, VMware, Servers, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Exchange, Poker, Disaster Recovery
Education
IBM Business Partner 2007 — 2007
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Saint Louis University 2007 — 2007
Information Technology
Jefferson College
Computer Science
American Express March 2014 - Present
MGM Resorts International (Contractor) September 2012 - June 2013
Aristocrat October 2010 - September 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2009 - October 2010
MGM MIRAGE May 2008 - October 2009
General Dynamics November 2002 - May 2008
Intel Corporation 2000 - 2002
American Express 1998 - 2000
Motorola 1993 - 1998
Skills
Scrum, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, SDLC, Software Documentation, Microsoft SQL Server, Testing, Quality Assurance, Software Project..., Business Process, Test Planning, Process Improvement, Program Management, Analysis, Project Management, Integration
Education
University of Central Oklahoma 1984 — 1989
BS, Computer Science
The Cheesecake Factory September 2009 - Present
National Planning Holdings December 2002 - September 2009
American Golf Corporation May 2002 - October 2002
Pinnacle Entertainment February 1998 - November 2000
UNOVA 1995 - 1998
Skills
Cash Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Finance, Treasury, Forecasting, Analysis, Accounting
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1984 — 1988
BA
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2011 - July 2014
Horseshoe Casino September 2009 - June 2011
Education
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management 2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1998
BA, Economics
Bon Appétit Management Company June 2015 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2014 - January 2015
Sodexo July 2012 - June 2014
Levy Restaurants May 2008 - July 2012
Levy Restaurants May 2008 - July 2012
Miles Restaurant Group llc May 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Culinary, Menu Development, Menu Design, Cuisine, Food Cost, Fine Dining, Recipes, Catering, Sanitation, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Cooking, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Banquets, Restaurants, Menu Creation, Hospitality Management, Wine, Food Safety, Hotels, Resorts, Italian cuisine, Hiring, Culinary Skills, Menu Costing, Chef, Gourmet, Culinary Management, Menu Engineering, Food Preparation
Education
Apprenticeship 1993 — 1994
Culinary
The Culinary Institute of America 1991 — 1993
AOS, CULINARY
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2013 - Present
Ochsner Health Care System January 2007 - Present
Qwest Communications January 2005 - January 2007
Cendant Corporation January 2000 - January 2005
Human Resources, Merrill Corporation January 1996 - January 2000
Education
The George Washington University
M.A, Administration
University of North Carolina
B.S, Education
St. Louis County Cab March 2015 - Present
Holiday Inn June 2014 - May 2015
Restoration Saint Louis September 2013 - June 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2011 - September 2013
King and I Restaurant January 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Casino, Customer Service, Budgets, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, 10 Key, Spreadsheets, Forecasting, Finance, English, Windows, Research, Financial Reporting, Micros, Gaming, Auditing, Training, C++, Filing, Cash Management, Account Reconciliation, ACSC, Restaurant Management, Yardi Voyager, Analysis, Data Analysis, Hospitality, Management, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Mas 90
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
St. Louis Community College 2004 — 2008
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2014 - Present
Broadway National Bank April 2012 - January 2014
North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce August 2010 - May 2011
Texas Tech University Top Tier Catering August 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Blogging, Facebook, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Publicity, Newsletters, AP Style, Event Planning, Event Management, Journalism, Social Networking, Press Kits, Public Speaking, News Writing, Creative Writing, Communications Planning, Reputation Management, InDesign, Fundraising, WordPress, Feature Articles, Photoshop, Pinterest, Nonprofits, Proofreading, Research, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Customer Service, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Sales
Education
Texas Tech University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Wayland Baptist University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership
Midwest Underground Technology July 2012 - Present
Midwest Underground Technology Inc. June 2012 - Present
Carpenters District Council 1981 - 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2010 - June 2012
CB&E Construction Group November 2008 - September 2009
Dakins Construction, LLC September 2006 - November 2008
Paric Corporation May 1997 - September 2006
Skills
Construction Management, Construction, Contract Management, Process Scheduler, Pre-construction, Value Engineering, Project Bidding, Budgets, Project Planning, Subcontracting, Contract Negotiation, Design-Build, Contractors, Facilities Management, Cost Control, Project Estimation, Renovation, Change Orders, Supervisory Skills, CPM Scheduling, Blueprint Reading, Construction Safety, Suretrack, Primavera P6, Project Coordination, Purchasing, MS Project, Constructability, Procurement, Concrete, Project Management, OSHA 30-Hour, Estimates
Education
Flash Technology 2013 — 2013
Certified Tower lighting systems maintenance and installation, Tower lighting systems
Carpenters District Council 1982 — 1983
Master Carpenter, Carpentry/Supervision
St. Louis Community College 1981 — 1982
N/A, Civil Engineering/Drafting
Centric Group, LLC September 2013 - Present
Magellan Health Services 2013 - 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment 2013 - 2013
Lowe's Home Improvement January 2012 - June 2012
TouchPoint Autism Services February 2001 - July 2011
Judevine Center for Autism 2001 - 2009
Six Flags St. Louis April 1992 - 2000
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Training, Performance Management, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Management, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Leadership, Interviews, Talent Acquisition
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2007 — 2008
Cert, Human Resources
University of Nevada-Reno 2001 — 2003
MA, Psychology
Southeast Missouri State University 1994 — 1998
BA & BS, 3D Studio & Art Education K-12
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana December 2013 - Present
Stewart Enterprises August 2011 - November 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2011 - August 2011
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2010 - June 2011
Boomtown Casino New Orleans November 2008 - July 2010
Sears Holdings Corporation 2007 - 2008
Walt Disney World July 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Management, Visual Merchandising, Customer Retention, Budgets, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, CRM, Marketing, Database Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Online Advertising, Event Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Hospitality, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Project Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Coaching, Sales, PowerPoint, Customer Acquisition, Strategy, Account Management
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 2001 — 2005
BS, Family Consumer Science- Fashion Merchandising/ Marketing
Mt. Carmel Academy 1997 — 2001
Zappos Family of Companies August 2013 - Present
Golden White Décor April 2013 - July 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2012 - August 2012
SG Premier Lending September 2011 - December 2011
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority December 2010 - December 2011
Morgan Stanley June 2010 - September 2010
Madewell May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Budgets, Strategic Planning
Education
UC Santa Barbara 2009 — 2013
Political Science, Comparative Politics, Senior
Full House Resorts, Inc May 2015 - Present
Union Gaming May 2014 - May 2015
Penn National Gaming April 2010 - May 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2003 - March 2010
Self Employed March 1999 - August 2001
Accenture June 1997 - February 1999
Skills
Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Business Strategy, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Customer Acquisition, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Casino, Business Development, Executive Management, Leadership, Due Diligence, Gaming Industry, Team Building
Education
Stanford University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
The Ohio State University 1994 — 1998
BSBA, Business
Hollywood Classic Casino May 2015 - Present
Gun Lake Casino January 2014 - April 2015
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2007 - August 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2000 - June 2007
MGM Grand June 1999 - June 2000
Foxwoods Resort Casino February 1990 - June 1998
Skills
Casino, Hotels, Hospitality, Gaming Industry, Poker, Resorts, Team Building, Customer Service, VIP, Video Games, Casino Gaming, Budgets, Hospitality Industry, Pre-opening, Process Scheduler, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Loyalty Programs, Hiring, Database Marketing, Online Gaming, Supervisory Skills, Guest Service Management, Online Gambling
Education
Rutgers University 1988 — 1989
General
Pinnacle Entertainment February 2015 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2013 - January 2015
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2010 - September 2013
River City & Lumiere Place Casino February 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Database Marketing, Casino, SAS, Loyalty Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Direct Mail, Casino Gaming, Direct Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Campaign Management, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, CRM, ACSC, Relationship Marketing, Data Analysis, Direct Mail Campaigns, Marketing, Budgets, Email Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2006 — 2009
Bachelor, Business Administration
St. Louis Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate, Business Administration
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2014 - Present
Caesars Entertainment Corporation March 2011 - August 2014
Bergman Walls & Associates, Ltd February 2008 - March 2011
The Masonry Group August 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Ariba Spend Management, Ariba Contract..., Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management, ComputerEase, Microsoft Excel..., Stratton Warren, Infinium, Project Management, Supplier Negotiations, Commerical Print, Procurement, Strategy Implementation, Air Charter, Ariba Sourcing
Education
Temple University 2000 — 2005
Dual BA's, Political Science & African American Studies
The Advanced Technologies Academy 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma, Legal Studies & General Education
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2013 - April 2015
Isle of Capri Casino August 2012 - November 2013
Isle of Capri Casino February 2009 - August 2012
Isle of Capri Casino August 2006 - January 2009
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2011 — 2013
Master of Hospitality Administration
Tulane University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Relations
Seattle University 2005 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Albers School of Business
Pinnacle Entertainment October 2012 - Present
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Sales, Social Networking, Time Management, Event Planning, Teamwork
Education
St. Louis Community College 2011 — 2011
Great Basin High School 1997 — 2000
High School Diploma
State of Nevada - Health and Human Resources October 2011 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2005 - May 2011
Education
University of California, Davis 1965 — 1968
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Pinnacle Entertainment July 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2012 - July 2014
Deloitte September 2011 - June 2012
Deloitte September 2008 - August 2011
Deloitte September 2005 - September 2008
Deloitte September 2003 - September 2005
Skills
SEC filings, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, External Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, Financial Accounting, CPA, Internal Audit, US GAAP, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Statements, Big 4
Education
Southern Utah University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree and Masters degree, Accounting
Pinnacle Entertainment November 2012 - Present
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2012 — 2013
Associates Of Arts, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
University of Maryland University College
US Army Corps of Engineers October 2013 - Present
United States Army Reserve June 2007 - Present
Veterans Curation Program April 2013 - October 2013
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2009 - December 2012
Skills
Strategic Planning, Counterintelligence, Research, Weapons, M-9, M-4. M-249 SAW,..., Counter-Explosives and..., Outlook, Physical Security, Personal Security, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Windows, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Security Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Editing, English, Teaching, Epson GT20000, V750, Negotiation, Forensic photography..., Site exploitation and..., Evidence Collection, Antiterrorism, Security Operations..., Disaster Response, Team Building, Counterterrorism, Command & Control, Marksmanship, Leadership, Disaster Risk Reduction
Education
Saint Louis Community College-Meramec 2011 — 2014
Engineer's degree
L'auberge Casino and Hotel Baton Rouge April 2014 - Present
L'auberge Casino and Hotel Baton Rouge November 2012 - Present
L'auberge Casino and Hotel Baton Rouge June 2012 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment March 2012 - June 2012
L'Auberge du Lac September 2010 - March 2012
Skills
IT Operations, VMware, Active Directory, Windows Server, IBM iSeries, Point of Sale Systems, Cisco UCS, VMware View
Education
Sowela Technical Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
River City Casino February 2010 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment 2010 - 2013
Skills
Micros, Hospitality, Casino, Process Scheduler, Hotels, Inventory Management, Resorts, Customer Service, Training, Event Planning, Coaching, Time Management, Team Building, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Employee Training, PowerPoint, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Restaurants
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2005 — 2007
Education
St. Louis Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Education
Pinnacle Entertainment April 2011 - Present
Skills
Bar Management, Restaurant Management, Casino Gaming, Administrative...
Education
Saint Louis University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Choctaw Casinos of Oklahoma September 2010 - Present
L'Auberge du Lac August 2005 - August 2010
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Gaming Industry, Resorts, Hospitality, Hotels, Gaming, Customer Service, Poker, Food & Beverage, Team Building, Budgets, VIP, Casino Gaming, Hospitality Management, Operations Management
Education
Tulane University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Business Studies
Biloxi,MS 2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Studies
Pinnacle Entertainment August 2013 - December 2014
Ameristar Casino April 1994 - August 2013
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1990 — 1992
Bachelor’s Degree, Electronics Management
Pinnacle Entertainment January 2013 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment September 2012 - December 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment May 2011 - September 2012
Pinnacle Entertainment June 2009 - May 2011
Caesars Entertainment Corporation December 2005 - June 2009
Caesars Entertainment Corporation January 2002 - December 2005
Skills
Gaming, VIP, Casino, Player Development, Casino Gaming, Online Gambling, ACSC, Online Gaming, Hospitality Industry, Indian Gaming, Hotels, Pre-opening, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Loyalty Programs
Education
Sowela Technical Community College 2014 — 2016
Associate's degree, Chemical Process Technology, 4.0
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. April 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment December 2007 - April 2014
Dell May 2005 - August 2007
Sam's Club October 2004 - May 2005
H&R Block January 2004 - April 2004
Weekends Only Inc. July 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Tax Preparation, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Client Rapport, Data Entry, Ticket Sales, Rewards Programs, Cashiering
Education
St. Louis Community College 2001 — 2006
Accounting and Finance
Parkway North High School 1998 — 2001
Diploma