Chance Dennison
Berthoud,CO
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 13 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Kowalla Sports Group
02.2012 - Current
- Established and directed successful programs focused on baseball.
- Managed financial, operational and marketing to optimize business performance.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Event Director
Top Of The Nation Baseball Clinics
01.1999 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing financial risk while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Created marketing plans, grew event revenue each year and partnered with area hotels and facilities to confirm continued top service.
- Deployed solid digital marketing expertise and enlisted event technology experts to create innovative events and programs.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
Chief Operating Officer
Mile Hi Fertilizer
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Developed and implemented recommendations for service improvement.
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline, and delineate necessary functions.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Director of Baseball Operations
Capstone Sports Group
09.2007 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop targeted training programs for optimal player skill development.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
Scouting Supervisor
Arizona Diamondbacks
10.2001 - 10.2007
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Facilitated collaboration between team members on projects requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.
Operations Manager
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
02.2001 - 10.2001
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Implemented quality control systems that boosted overall product consistency and reliability.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Special Events Manager
City Of Aspen
12.1997 - 02.2001
- Secured sponsorships through targeted outreach efforts, generating additional revenue streams for both clients'' events and the company itself.
- Coordinated seamless transportation and accommodation arrangements for event attendees, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience.
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing attendee inquiries or concerns promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Turnaround Management
- Executive Leadership
- Financial Acumen
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Mile Hi Fertilizer
08.2018 - 10.2021
Vice President
Kowalla Sports Group
02.2012 - Current
Director of Baseball Operations
Capstone Sports Group
09.2007 - 01.2010
Scouting Supervisor
Arizona Diamondbacks
10.2001 - 10.2007
Operations Manager
Colorado Rockies Baseball Club
02.2001 - 10.2001
Event Director
Top Of The Nation Baseball Clinics
01.1999 - Current
Special Events Manager
City Of Aspen
12.1997 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
The University of West Florida
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