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Erica Kosemund, Senior Director of Gaming Brand & Partnerships for Choctaw Nation
In this episode, Erica discusses the advantages of having an influencer social marketing strategy, key lessons from over 15 years in casino marketing, how to create an impactful brand and so much more!
Episode #19
Erica Kosemund, Senior Director of Gaming Brand & Partnerships for Choctaw Nation
Bob Boughner, Private Investor, Advisor and Former CEO of Borgata
Bob Boughner is one of the most respected names in the casino & hotel industry and has 40+ years of executive leadership experience at the Boyd Gaming Corporation. Bob is well known for successfully opening & operating the Borgata and for being an innovative leader who oversaw business development and operations for multiple properties.
Episode #18
Bob Boughner, Private Investor, Advisor and Former CEO of Borgata
Cara Silletto, President and Chief Retention Officer at Magnet Culture
Cara is a trusted resource that companies utilize in the subject of retention. Cara and her incredible team of experts give leaders the resources to implement solutions that keep team members longer and help foster loyalty. In this interview, Cara discusses common misconceptions about generations in the workplace, the new world we live in, trends leaders need to be paying attention to, and more!
Episode #17
Cara Silletto, President and Chief Retention Officer at Magnet Culture
Shondra DeLoach-Perea , VP of Field Services, Call Centers, & Technology Operations at IGT
Shondra brings 14+ years of product and customer service experience with IGT. She is a pro at understanding all facets of gaming product operations, but what is most impressive about Shondra is her dedication to serve, lead and inspire others in the gaming industry.
Episode #16
Shondra DeLoach-Perea , VP of Field Services, Call Centers, & Technology Operations at IGT
Joe Pulizzi, Founder of The Tilt, Best-Selling Author, Strategist and Content Entrepreneur
Joe is the authority on all things content marketing and helped coin the term in the early 2000’s. He found the Content Marketing Institute, The Tilt and has written several best-selling books on content marketing.
Episode #15
Joe Pulizzi, Founder of The Tilt, Best-Selling Author, Strategist and Content Entrepreneur
Dr. Bryan K. Williams, Keynote Speaker, Author & Consultant
Dr. Bryan K Williams strives to bring the best out of people through servant leadership. Bryan provides training and consulting expertise to hundreds of organizations across the globe, in over 20 industries ranging from Healthcare to Luxury Hotels. In this episode Bryan touches on converting challenges into strengths, investing time with your top talent, and how you can level up your company culture.
Episode #14
Dr. Bryan K. Williams, Keynote Speaker, Author & Consultant
Kenji Hall, COO of Gaming at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
With a career spanning over 30 years, Kenji has a passion for the casino & hospitality industry that is unmatched. He currently serves as the COO of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino and in this episode discusses lessons, tips, trends, engagement and much more!
Episode #13
Kenji Hall, COO of Gaming at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Grant Irons, Former NFL Player & CEO of Grant Iron Enterprises
Grant Irons played five seasons in the NFL and was an academic athlete of the year. In this conversation, Grant discusses his relationship with Warren Buffet, lessons from Notre Dame, his growth mindset, and how he has transitioned to having successful businesses after the NFL.
Episode #12
Grant Irons, Former NFL Player & CEO of Grant Iron Enterprises
Jasmine Takeshita, Director of Talent Acquisition for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Jasmine Takeshita is the ultimate pro at spotting talent and hiring for numerous verticals within the casino & hospitality industry. In this episode, she discusses how her team hired for a 3,000+ team member expansion project during a pandemic, lessons learned in recruitment, empowering a team, and much more.
Episode #11
Jasmine Takeshita, Director of Talent Acquisition for the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Panel Discussions
Get exclusive career insights from our previous event panels and catch up on the content from our career events you may have missed.
Consumer Trends
In a constantly changing world it is important to pivot and adapt. Hear from leaders who will provide strategic insight on what is changing in consumer behavior and how you can be prepared.
Tracee Nalwak
Chief Growth Officer
Russell Silvers
Chief Operating Officer at AEG
Tim Riester
Owner & CEO of Riester Ad Agency
Drew Dixon
VP of Entertainment Operations at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Lessons In Leadership
Hear this diverse panel uncover lessons learned throughout their expansive careers and how you can apply these powerful stories to your career.
How To Develop Your Career
When you’re ready for your next career step, you need to know what matters most to hiring managers. Hear from this panel of leaders on the things that can make you standout when looking for advancement.
Featured Speakers:
Ted Gover
Director of the CGU Tribal Program
Lance Ewing
VP of Enterprise Risk Management & Operations at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Jeanne Hardemion-Kemp
VP of Operational Administration at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Melanie Johnson
Director of Learning and Development at San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Building a Culture
One of the most common questions from candidates to hiring managers is, “what is the culture like?”. This panel will unpack everything that goes into building a team culture and what is required for sustainability.
David Lopez
CEO American Gaming Systems
Alexis Ginas
President of iHeart Media, Los Angeles Region
Kevin Tolliver
Director of Slot Operations, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Scott Hager
VP of Table Games, Yaamava’; Resort & Casino at San Manuel
The First 3 Years of Your Career
This panel is for anyone thinking about getting their foot in the door of the casino & hospitality industry or early in their career. The panel will discuss lessons learned, things they wish they knew early in their career and general tips to make the most out of your early years.
Featured Speakers:
Lori Ware
SVP of Casino Finance, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Chris Fava
VP of Food & Beverage, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Chris Rellinger
VP of Strategic Marketing, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Missy Stanisz
Director of Sports Wagering & Interactive Gaming, San Manuel Band of Indians
Partnerships 101
To solve business challenges we have all are required to collaborate with experts outside of our field. This panel will take the deep dive on all things partnerships.
Featured Speakers:
Corey Norkin
LA Dodgers VP of Global Partnerships
Gary Border
CEO of Marketing Results
Peter Arceo
GM of Yaamava’’ at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Matt Balvanz
SVP of Analytics and Innovation at Navigate
Three Tips Series
Real stories and insights from professionals in under 15 minutes.
14 minutes
Three Tips to Effective Engagement
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Chief Operating Officer Kenji Hall shares his top three tips to creating cohesive relationships by engaging your employees.
7 minutes
Three Tips for Building a Successful Career Foundation
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Director of Talent Acquisition Jasmine Takeshita shares the most insightful tips she’s learned from interviewing entry level to senior candidates on how to create career success.
4 minutes
Three Tips on How To Bring Your Leadership Skills Forward
Yaamava’’ Resort & Casino’s VP Enterprise Risk Management Lance Ewing shares three tips on bringing out the natural leader within you.
8 minutes
Three Tips to Ward Off Hackers
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s Director of Executive Communication Kyle Anderson shares his three tips on how to leverage visuals to create a more impactful, memorable message.
5 minutes
Three Tips on Impactful Visual Communication
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s Director of Executive Communication Kyle Anderson shares his three tips on how to leverage visuals to create a more impactful, memorable message.
5 minutes
Three Tips to Help You Continue to Provide Value to Your Team
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino’s VP Department of Public Safety Brandon Jones shares his three tips on how to keep providing value through the year no matter what department you work in.
Next Level Show
Tap into the best minds in Casino, Hospitality, Tribal Government and more!
Linchul Shin, Director of Player Development at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel
Linchul Shin, Director of Player Development at Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel, brings 15 years of expertise in casino marketing and the food and beverage industry.
Next Level Careers - Erik Moses, CEO & Executive Director at Fiesta Sports Foundation
Erik Moses, CEO & Executive Director at Fiesta Sports Foundation, is an accomplished executive leader and attorney with over 25 years of experience in sports, entertainment, live events, and hospitality.
Chase Lane, Chief Executive Officer at LT
Chase Lane, Chief Executive Officer at LT, brings over a decade of strategic leadership experience, having worked with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and private enterprises.
Crystal Robinson, VP of Entertainment & Activation at Palms Casino Resort
Crystal Robinson, VP of Entertainment & Activation at Palms Casino Resort, brings over 22 years of experience in marketing, special events, and entertainment.
Eric Lohman, General Manager at Monarch Beach Golf Links
Eric Lohman, General Manager at Monarch Beach Golf Links, brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a focus on membership relations, customer service, and golf-related sales and marketing.
Jennifer Marelia, Director of Brand Partnerships at iHeartMedia
Jennifer Marelia, Director of Brand Partnerships at iHeartMedia, brings over 24 years of experience in partnerships, sales, marketing, and client relationships.