Chris Province, MA
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Vince Trotta
Chris has mastered navigating the twists and turns of successful organizational development and corporate strategy consultation. In our most recent collaboration, he has applied a deft touch challenging legacy corporate structures with consequential near horizon threats to the client's performance. I look forward to future opportunities to work with him.
James Schellhorn
Chris has an exceptional mind for strategy that surpasses most any other consultant we've worked with. His approach to measuring, evaluating and planning performance in the hospitality and gaming sector is refreshing, concise, and from our experience, highly successful. We appreciate our partnership with him and his group would highly recommend him and the services of Player Performance Group to anyone looking to make measurable improvements in their business marketing & management.
Vince Trotta
Chris has mastered navigating the twists and turns of successful organizational development and corporate strategy consultation. In our most recent collaboration, he has applied a deft touch challenging legacy corporate structures with consequential near horizon threats to the client's performance. I look forward to future opportunities to work with him.
James Schellhorn
Chris has an exceptional mind for strategy that surpasses most any other consultant we've worked with. His approach to measuring, evaluating and planning performance in the hospitality and gaming sector is refreshing, concise, and from our experience, highly successful. We appreciate our partnership with him and his group would highly recommend him and the services of Player Performance Group to anyone looking to make measurable improvements in their business marketing & management.
Vince Trotta
Chris has mastered navigating the twists and turns of successful organizational development and corporate strategy consultation. In our most recent collaboration, he has applied a deft touch challenging legacy corporate structures with consequential near horizon threats to the client's performance. I look forward to future opportunities to work with him.
James Schellhorn
Chris has an exceptional mind for strategy that surpasses most any other consultant we've worked with. His approach to measuring, evaluating and planning performance in the hospitality and gaming sector is refreshing, concise, and from our experience, highly successful. We appreciate our partnership with him and his group would highly recommend him and the services of Player Performance Group to anyone looking to make measurable improvements in their business marketing & management.
Vince Trotta
Chris has mastered navigating the twists and turns of successful organizational development and corporate strategy consultation. In our most recent collaboration, he has applied a deft touch challenging legacy corporate structures with consequential near horizon threats to the client's performance. I look forward to future opportunities to work with him.
James Schellhorn
Chris has an exceptional mind for strategy that surpasses most any other consultant we've worked with. His approach to measuring, evaluating and planning performance in the hospitality and gaming sector is refreshing, concise, and from our experience, highly successful. We appreciate our partnership with him and his group would highly recommend him and the services of Player Performance Group to anyone looking to make measurable improvements in their business marketing & management.
Credentials
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Emotional Intelligence Masterclass with Daniel Goleman
WOBIApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Product Sprint
Section4Dec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Innovation Sprint
Section4Jul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Strategy Sprint
Section4May, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
John Maxwell TEAM Speaker, Trainer & Coach
John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer and CoachFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
Experience
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Purpose and Performance Group
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Purpose Advocate
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Jul 2018 - Present
Purpose & Performance is a performance development agency helping organizations grow sustainable long-term value by operationalizing purpose. We work with courageous leaders to build more effective structures, cultivate growth and outward mindsets, and create cultures of accountability. As principal, my primary responsibility is to lead and support our team of leadership development and education professionals, data analysts, graphic designers, vertical SMEs and project managers. The team I support collaborates on the creation and delivery of comprehensive performance assessments, strategic planning facilitation, custom learning agendas and organizational development plans that improve financial performance of businesses by developing clarity of purpose and alignment across the enterprise. Show less
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Player Performance Group
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Performance Zealot
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Jan 2014 - Present
Player Performance Group activates vibrant and sustainable brands through the development and execution of unrivaled strategies. Focused solely on the gaming and hospitality space, we challenge long-held beliefs about what is possible by closing the gap between what science knows and what businesses do. Working with more than 80 client-partners in domestic and international jurisdictions since 2014, our industry-leading team of professionals have a proven track record of success. Our areas of specialization are performance acceleration, leadership development and organizational architecture and are thrilled to partner with gaming leaders across all jurisdictions to build customized marketing, operations, slot merchandising and people development programs. Show less
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Balance.Yoga.Barre.
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Brookside Tulsa & Broken Arrow, OK
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Regional Market Co-Owner
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Dec 2017 - Present
Balance.Yoga.Barre. delivers in-studio experiences that promote total wellness. At each studio, our goal is to establish a place where meaningful communities are built and people are inspired to achieve their individual health goals while being led by the best instructors on earth. Balance.Yoga.Barre. delivers in-studio experiences that promote total wellness. At each studio, our goal is to establish a place where meaningful communities are built and people are inspired to achieve their individual health goals while being led by the best instructors on earth.
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Cherokee Nation Entertainment
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Marketing & Asst. General Manager - Large Market
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Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Implement marketing, operations and communications strategies for casino resort property with 1400 slot machines, 20 table games, poker room, off-track betting, 140-room hotel, buffet, steakhouse, nightclub, and banquet facilities.
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Casino General Manager - Medium Market
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Nov 2009 - Feb 2013
Project Owner for the construction and opening of casino properties at Ramona and Fort Gibson, OK. Developed capital and operating budgets with associated database marketing, game merchandising and operations strategies to achieve them. Lead cross-functional teams to addresse specialized strategic objectives. Created work environments focused on accountability and personal/professional development.
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Gaming and Marketing Manager
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Apr 2008 - Nov 2009
Constructed strategic business plans, forecasted property revenues and collaborated with Corporate Finance to develop capital and operating budgets. Developed financial models that accurately measured return on all marketing programs. Reached goals for new/repeat business, revenue generation and guest satisfaction via 100s of successful promotions, concerts, trade shows and events.
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Corporate Promotions Manager
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Feb 2006 - Apr 2008
Analyzed product demands and assigned revenue targets while collaborating across casino properties to develop strategies that achieved desired levels of gaming product utilization. Created media plans and marketing strategies that resulted in the world’s best players competing in tournaments at Cherokee Casinos. Properties were nationally recognized for quality of poker and table games tournament offerings. Administered corporate agreement with PGA of America for 2007 PGA Championship.
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WilTel Communications
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Mar 2004 - Feb 2006
Channel Marketing / Voice Product Development. Managed concurrent product development initiatives with capital expenditures ranging from $10,000 for product enhancements to full-scale product launches with expenditures of $1 Million+. Developed and evaluated new business opportunities and new markets. Grew customer counts through minor enhancements to existing capabilities requiring minimal CapEx to open new market segments. Collaborated and negotiated with internal and external partners, researched and forecasted trends and activity for global product demand and developed competitive analyses across channels. Led cross-functional teams and served as SME for sales organization. Responded to prospective clients and oversaw P & L for all launched products, including promotions and pricing changes. Show less
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Professional Image Inc.
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United States
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Apr 2002 - Mar 2004
Managed product pricing, purchasing, quality control, operations efficiency and strategic account development. Improved pricing response times by 30% and reduced consumables material expense by 10%. Developed, launched, and managed Hilti Inc./Home Depot partnership for printing, assembly, packaging and delivery of 80+ products to 220 Home Depots. Managed product pricing, purchasing, quality control, operations efficiency and strategic account development. Improved pricing response times by 30% and reduced consumables material expense by 10%. Developed, launched, and managed Hilti Inc./Home Depot partnership for printing, assembly, packaging and delivery of 80+ products to 220 Home Depots.
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WilTel Communications
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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Mar 2000 - Apr 2002
Channel Marketing / Voice Product Development Channel Marketing / Voice Product Development
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MCI WorldCom
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Tulsa, Oklahoma Area
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Operations Analyst
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Nov 1998 - Mar 2000
Measure product delivery success for data services / engineer workflows / define provisioning and design procedures for new data products Measure product delivery success for data services / engineer workflows / define provisioning and design procedures for new data products
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Education
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2010 - 2012
University of Oklahoma
MA, Organizational Dynamics: Project Management -
2011 - 2011
University of Nevada-Reno
Executive Development Program, Strategic Leadership -
1993 - 1998
Oklahoma State University
B.A. Political Science, Organizational Leadership
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