The ProBiz Partner Platform serves as a dynamic hub of opportunity and collaboration within our community. This innovative program provides unparalleled access to a diverse array of experts, speakers, and industry leaders who are willing to share their expertise with Chamber members and the wider community. By tapping into this dynamic network, community members gain invaluable insights, mentorship, and resources tailored to their unique needs. Whether seeking guidance on marketing strategies, financial planning, leadership development, or any of the other wide range of listed topics, the ProBiz Partner Platform serves as a catalyst for growth, learning and collaboration, fostering a culture of innovation and prosperity throughout Shreveport and beyond.

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Love Your Favorite Nurse

• TOPICS
  • Leadership and Management Skills: Ability to lead and manage healthcare teams, fostering collaboration, motivation, and efficient workflow in a clinical setting.
  • Ethical and Cultural Competence: Skilled in navigating ethical dilemmas related to genetics and patient care, while respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and values.
  • Clinical Expertise in Nursing: Proficient in patient care, healthcare protocols, and clinical best practices, ensuring high standards of nursing care.
  • Genetic Knowledge: Understanding of DNA and genetics, enabling them to integrate genetic information into patient care and make informed decisions about treatment plans.

As a dedicated leader, I combine my expertise in nursing and DNA with a passion for innovation and patient care. I focus on fostering collaborative, inclusive environments that empower others. My approach emphasizes ethical decision-making and continuous learning, compassionate leadership, I strive to inspire others and drive meaningful improvements with anyone I meet.

Area Director of Sales, Wolfgramm Hospitality

• TOPICS
  • The Hospitality Industry
  • Management
  • What Customer Service Looks Like
  • Self-Care in a Working Industry 
  • Being Authentically You – Coloring Outside the Lines…

” Think Like A Guest, Act Like An Owner,” was the motto taught throughout my hospitality career. I’ve been in the industry for 16 years, 6 of those years as a General Manager. I absolutely LOVE to serve people and make an impactful experience. Now being an Area Director of Sales, I get the opportunity to continue my love to serve on a whole other level.

CEO/Co-Owner, BravOne Security Group

• TOPICS
  • Situational Awareness and Public Safety
  • Active Shooter training
  • Firearms Training

Monty J. Burt has served in Federal Law Enforcement for 23 years. During his 23 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mr. Burt has served as a Special Agent in the Jackson, Mississippi Field Office and the New Orleans Field Office, Shreveport Resident Agency. Mr. Burt has conducted complex investigations into violations of Federal Law, such as violent crimes involving gangs, crimes against children, fugitives, missing persons, kidnappings, car-jackings, and bank robberies. Mr. Burt has served as the Violent Crimes Task Force Coordinator, where he led a multi-agency task force that conducted complex investigations into violent criminal enterprises. As an FBI SWAT Operator and Sniper in both the Jackson and New Orleans Divisions, Mr. Burt has assisted in the planning and participated in numerous high-risk tactical operations such as hostage rescue, high-risk fugitive arrests, high-risk search warrants, and a prison riot and takeover. Additionally, as a SWAT operator, Mr. Burt has performed dignitary protection operations for high-level government employees and served at numerous significant crisis management events, including NFL games, Super Bowls, National Championship College Bowl Games and Mardi Gras. After retirement, Mr. Burt has worked in the private investigation and banking security sectors.

CEO, SkillzPlus Entertainment Inc.

• TOPICS
  • Self-care Advocacy
  • Military Transition
  • Networking

Audrion’s passion is helping people. After 22 years serving in the US Air Force in logistics and as a 1st Sergeant, his love of music and influence from his father’s entrepreneurial spirt as a Club owner in Georgia helped birth SkillzPlus Entertainment Inc. in 2016. He leads SkillzPlus to bring people joy through music and creating lasting memories for weddings and school and corporate events. Audrion understands that people do business with people and hopes that bringing to light the lives and journey of local businesses, artists, and leaders through his “There It Is” podcast will help make them even more relatable to the community. He serves as a Chamber Diplomat and Vice President of the Chamber’s Business Development Connection helping the community and local businesses.

President Greater Shreveport Chamber

• TOPICS
  • Leadership
  • Education
  • Economic Trends

Dr. Magner experience includes higher education and K-12 CIO roles, retail and K-12 data standards development as well as senior leadership positions in the public, private and non-profit sectors including as Director of the Office of Educational Technology for the U.S. Department of Education; Executive Director of K12 Education for Microsoft and Executive Director of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Dr. Magner earned a BA from the College of William & Mary, an M.Ed. from Harvard University and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University.

Disclaimer: The Greater Shreveport Chamber facilitates the ProBiz Partner program to connect community members with industry experts, speakers, and leaders. However, the Chamber does not personally vet the credentials, qualifications, or expertise of the speakers. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Chamber. Participation in the ProBiz Partner program does not imply endorsement by the Chamber.

The Greater Shreveport Chamber encourages you to conduct your own due diligence and verify the information provided before making any decisions based on the presentations or advice given. The Greater Shreveport Chamber assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information, products, or processes discussed by the speakers. Attendees agree to hold the Chamber harmless from any and all claims that may arise from their participation in the program.