Anthony Patrone

Experience

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  Carnival Cruise Line, Caesars, Tropicana, Colony Capital

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2005

  Various Executive Leadership Positions

  Various executive leadership positions at leading hospitality and casino companies including:VP Marketing Resorts Atlantic CityVP Marketing Tropicana Atlantic CityVP Marketing Caesars Atlantic CityDirector New York satellite office Carnival Cruise Lines

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  Mohegan Sun

  Jul 2005 - Jun 2011

  Senior Vice President/Marketing

  Head of marketing for the leading Tribal casino in the US. Introduced an analytics based approach to the operation which resulted in dominant market share on lower spend. Consistently produced revenue and margins which led the industry over a six year period. Member of a six member body which had responsibility for day to day operations. Expert in CRM, Asian marketing, casino sales, hotel sales and marketing, marketing research and analysis, casino advertising, and entertainment. Guided programming and marketing for the 10,000 seat Mohegan Sun Arena, voted the fourth best venue of its size in the world by Billboard magazine.“Anthony worked closely with me at Mohegan Sun as Senior Vice President of Marketing. I recruited and hired him and he reported directly to me during his six-year tenure here. Anthony is smart and intuitive and he was able to have an immediate and lasting impact on revenue and EBITDA. Anthony is an extremely effective executive”.Michell Etess, CEO, Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority Show less

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  Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2013

  Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Vice President

   Head of marketing for the most profitable casino in the U.S. (EBITDA 550+ million) with 5000 slots and 120 table games. Led all aspects of marketing including Advertising and PR, Entertainment, Special Events, Database Marketing and CRM, the Player’s Club and Loyalty Programs, Player Development, Asian Marketing, and Revenue Management.  Implemented a segmentation strategy that dramatically spiked revenue on lower spend. Top line revenue up 13% or 38 million dollars and bottom line results surpassed all previous records. Assisted in the development of an expansion of gaming space and amenities to accommodate Asian and high end table game segments. One hundred percent ROI achieved in less than two years. As a corporate Vice President, participated in and materially improved marketing and other strategies for the five sister properties within Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock hotels and casinos in Florida. After six months, promoted by the CEO to lead marketing at the Hard Rock Tampa property.“Anthony is one of the most accomplished and evolved professionals I have ever met. His work ethic is phenomenal and his personal ethic is such that the term “role model” would not be cliché in a description of Anthony. Anthony is honest, trustworthy and personable in a way that will reflect positively on any organization fortunate enough to have him represent them in any way”. John Fontana, President, Hard Rock Tampa Show less

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  Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel

  Nov 2013 - Oct 2016

  General Manager & CEO

   Led all aspects of the 1000 employee, 100 million dollar casino hotel in southeastern Louisiana. Property includes 1200 slots, 35 table games, six dining outlets, 100 room hotel, night club, convention facility and showroom. Achieved a 33% increase in EBITDA in first two years; from 17M to 23M. Introduced a robust entertainment and events program including concerts, sports, and trade shows. Entertainment revenue increased three fold. Implemented planning, analysis, and reporting to ensure greater transparency and accountability to the Tribe. Crafted a meaningful mentorship program for Tribal members in preparation for their participation in senior executive roles. Conceived of, designed, secured funding for, and supervised sorely needed casino renovation. Launched two new restaurant concepts that achieved overwhelming popularity and financial success. In less than three years, dramatically improved market position, fundamental cost structure and physical nature of the operation.“I was part of the team that hired Anthony to manage Cypress Bayou Casino. Anthony is an extremely personable man. He is dependable, discrete, loyal, honest, enthusiastic and realistic. I have worked with a few General Managers over the years, Anthony stands head and shoulders over most, not only in demonstrated initiative, intelligence and creativity, but also in his ability to function as a productive member of a team. His intellect is matched by his ability to communicate clearly, and to project an open, friendly persona to others”. John Paul Darden, former Chairman, Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Show less

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  Anthonypatrone.com

  Nov 2016 - Sept 2018

  Gaming Advisor and Consultant

  Marketing . Hospitality. Management. Coaching. Anthony Patrone offers a wide array of services for the hospitality, entertainment and gaming industries including marketing plans, operational review, and market feasibility. Patrone brings to bear a unique and successful mix of Tribal and Commercial gaming experience and has been at the center of high level casino, hotel, and restaurant development and operations for 25 years. Pro Bono work may be provided for certain Native American Gaming enterprises. Show less

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  Vantage Deluxe World Travel

  Feb 2018 - Sept 2018

  (Interim) Chief Marketing Officer

   Head of marketing for the well-known international travel company in Boston. Lead digital marketing team with emphasis on interactive channels, web optimization, and SEO/SEM efforts. Manage and lead traditional brand and direct marketing, producing effective and relevant catalogs and direct response vehicles. Direct an innovative CRM and data analytics effort with emphasis on lead generation.  Quarterback product marketing for seventy-five products on seven continents, as well as the associated creative design and copy teams.  Responsible for revenue management and the revenue management team including all dynamic pricings and costings.  Passengers counts were up 23% YOY, revenue per passenger was up 11%, on lower marketing spend. Targeted pricing, driven by a richer understanding of individual traveler habits, drove dramatic top and bottom line increases. Founded in 1983, Vantage Deluxe World Travel is a $300 million, state-of-the-art direct marketer of travel experiences and has helped more than 1 million people travel the globe. With offices in Boston, Budapest, China, Croatia, South Africa, and South America, Vantage develops and delivers memorable travel journeys around the world. Show less

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  Atlantis Bahamas

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2022

  Senior Vice President Marketing
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  Anthonypatrone.com

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

  CMO/SVP
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  Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

  Apr 2023 - now

  SVP of Player Development

  Head of premium play for the incomparable Guitar Hotel, the East Coast’s #1 casino resort.