I enjoy watching all Wisconsin sports teams(Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks and Wisconsin Badgers) In my spare time, I greatly attending pow-wows across the US and Canada with my family I also partake in studying my Ho-Chunk language and traditions
Fletcher A. Collins
Wausau,WI
Summary
Professional leader equipped for high-level management roles. Proven ability to drive results through strategic planning, team collaboration, and innovative solutions. Strong focus on operational efficiency, financial oversight, and fostering positive workplace culture. Adept at navigating changing environments and ensuring consistent achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Manager-Casino
Ho-Chunk Gaming- Wittenberg
08.2016 - Current
- Oversee all aspects of the casino property
- Enhance the guest and employee interaction
- Maintain an exciting game room atmosphere
- Maintain compliance of all Federal, State and Tribal regulations
- Develop a strategic plan and annual achievable benchmarks for the property
- Monitor monthly financials to ensure the property meets budgetary forecasts
Security Director
Ho-Chunk Gaming-Wisconsin Dells
02.2010 - 07.2016
- Prepared annual budgets and maintained the department with the budgetary limits
- Maintained adequate staffing for the facility and provided training for all security personnel
- Ensured that the Security Department was in compliance with all regulations
Gaming Commissioner
Ho-Chunk Nation
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Responsible for the enforcement of the Ho-Chunk Nation Gaming Ordinance, Tribal/State Compact, Ho-Chunk Nation Internal Controls Manual and any other applicable laws
- Ensure compliance with HCN Gaming Ordinance, Tribal/State Compact, Ho-Chunk Nation Internal Controls Manual and any other applicable laws
- Impose penalties for violations of the Gaming Ordinance
- Approve/Disapprove licenses for vendors and gaming employees
Security Director
Majestic Pines Casino
02.2007 - 11.2008
- Prepared annual budgets and maintained the department with the budgetary limits
- Maintained adequate staffing for the facility and provided training for all security personnel
- Ensured that the Security Department was in compliance with all regulations
Security Shift Supervisor
Rainbow Casino
07.2001 - 02.2007
- Maintained adequate staffing according to the needs of the business
- Provided training to all security personnel assigned to my shifts(s)
- Reported my shift activities to the Security Director, and overseen all emergencies
Security Director
Majestic Pines Casino
12.1999 - 07.2001
- Prepared annual budgets and maintained the department within the budgetary limits
- Maintained adequate staffing for the facility and provided training for all security personnel
- Ensured that the Security Department was in compliance with all regulations
Security Shift Supervisor
Rainbow Casino
12.1993 - 12.1999
- Maintained adequate staffing according to the needs of the business
- Provided training to all security personnel assigned to my shifts(s)
- Reported my shift activities to the Security Director, and overseen all emergencies
Officer of the Day
Rainbow Casino
11.1993 - 12.1993
- Assisted the Shift Supervisor with daily operations
- Performed supervisory duties in the absence of the Shift Supervisor
- Worked closely with the Security personnel and provided on-the-job training as needed
Security Officer
Rainbow Casino
07.1993 - 11.1993
- Continuous observations of all who entered the facility
- Monitored the gaming activities and patrolled the outside grounds
- Handled emergencies and disputes as they occurred
Education
High School Diploma -
John Edwards High School
Port Edwards, WI01.1993
Basic Room Operations (Surveillance), Gaming Protection, Basic Games Operations (Table Games)
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WIGeneral Education courses
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WIAssociate Degree - Business Management, Business Courses, Accounting Courses, Human Resource and Marketing
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI03.2025
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Financial analysis
- Strategic planning
- Operational oversight
- Team Leadership
- Revenue growth
- Personnel management
- Operations management
- Budget planning
Accomplishments
Ho-Chunk Gaming-Wittenberg achieved the nomination and win of the 2023 "Business of the Year" for Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce. This accomplishment was achieved through the commitment to achieving top performance in revenue growth, tourism development and commitment to creating jobs and opportunities.
Tips
I am very team-oriented and enjoy a challenge. I have 32-years of experience with the Ho-Chunk Nation. In this time, I have been in supervisory/management and Gaming Regulatory positions. I am familiar with personnel standards and enforcement, backgrounds checks and leadership. I am well versed in the Ho-Chunk Nation Class II & II Internal Controls, Ho-Chunk Nation Gaming Ordinance and the Ho-Chunk Nation Employee Relations Act (ERA).
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching and attending sports activities (Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks)
- Attending and participating in pow-wows throughout the United States and Canada
- Striving to learn more of the Ho-Chunk Language and traditional ways
Training
- Basic First Responder, 1994-2008
- Professional CPR/AED Certified, 1994-2017
- CPI-Crisis Prevention Institute Instructor- Debriefing Certified, 1995-1999
- DAAT- Defense and Arrest Tactics Certified, 1994-2008
- Michael Crump- Games Protection Certified, 04/10/09
- ICS- Incident Command Series: 100-700 Trained
- John E. Reid: Interview and Interrogation Trained
- George Thompson: Verbal Judo Trained
- OSHA-10 Trained, 10/11/11
- TIPS- Training for Intervention Procedures, 04/24/13
Memberships Organizations
- Wittenberg Chamber of Commerce Board Member, 08/01/17, 07/31/23
- Ho-Chunk Nation Personnel Board of Directors- Secretary, 12/01/24, Current
Affiliations
- Ho-Chunk Nation- Personnel Board of Directors- December 2024-CURRENT
- Wittenberg Chamber of Commerce- August 2017- July 2023
Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce "Business of the Year" - January 2024
Ho-Chunk Gaming-Wittenberg achieved the "Business of the Year" award. This award is given to the business that has accomplished abilities to grow and develop while being a contributor to the Shawano Country Region in tourism and employment development.
Interests
Timeline
Executive Manager-Casino
Ho-Chunk Gaming- Wittenberg
08.2016 - Current
Security Director
Ho-Chunk Gaming-Wisconsin Dells
02.2010 - 07.2016
Gaming Commissioner
Ho-Chunk Nation
11.2008 - 02.2010
Security Director
Majestic Pines Casino
02.2007 - 11.2008
Security Shift Supervisor
Rainbow Casino
07.2001 - 02.2007
Security Director
Majestic Pines Casino
12.1999 - 07.2001
Security Shift Supervisor
Rainbow Casino
12.1993 - 12.1999
Officer of the Day
Rainbow Casino
11.1993 - 12.1993
Security Officer
Rainbow Casino
07.1993 - 11.1993
Basic Room Operations (Surveillance), Gaming Protection, Basic Games Operations (Table Games)
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
General Education courses
Mid-State Technical College
Associate Degree - Business Management, Business Courses, Accounting Courses, Human Resource and Marketing
Northcentral Technical College
High School Diploma -
John Edwards High School
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