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The Power of Perseverance: A Journey of Resilience and Resolve

When
December 04, 2024

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Location
Texas Star Golf Course, 1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless, TX 76040

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1400 Texas Star Pkwy, Euless, TX 76040

The Power of Perseverance: A Journey of Resilience and Resolve

Officer Chris Bianez of the Plano Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit shares an unforgettable personal story that goes beyond his badge. From a young age, Chris dreamed of becoming a police officer, but that vision was shattered when he uncovered a deeply unsettling truth within his own family. Join him on a moving journey through challenges and adversity that, instead of breaking his spirit, fueled his determination and sense of purpose.

Through The Power of Perseverance, Chris demonstrates how developing a resilient mindset is essential not only for overcoming life’s obstacles but for transforming them into stepping stones toward personal and professional success. This program is designed to inspire HR professionals and their teams to cultivate resilience, embrace challenges, and empower themselves to pursue their goals relentlessly. Chris’s story, though hard to believe, leaves a lasting impact with a message of hope and courage that will stay with you long after.

Speaker Bio for Officer Chris Bianez

Officer Chris Bianez (pronounced like “Be Honest”) began his law enforcement career with the Plano Police Department in April 1997. He served as a patrol officer; D.A.R.E. officer and for his most recent 17 years, he has been assigned to the Crime Prevention Unit helping organizations protect what they value the most -- their people, information, and property.

He is a safety subject-matter expert and inspirational speaker that has been featured on numerous radio and news programs. Chris has delivered thousands of programs for associations, corporations, schools and places of worship on topics such as Active Shooter, Personal Safety, Property Safety, Identity Theft, Frauds, & Scams, Protecting Children, and a variety of youth programs. Officer Bianez delights audiences of all ages with content-rich, research-based curriculum, sprinkled with humor to keep his listeners laughing while they learn.

Chris brings the following experience to the speaking platform:

·        Certified Speaking Professional, CSP^TM

·        Certified Crime Prevention Specialist

·        MS, Human Resources and Training

·        BS, Human Relations and Business

This program is pre-approval for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP^® or SHRM-SCP^®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.”

Mid Cities HR Association is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP^® or SHRM-SCP^®.

This program is pending approval for 1 recertification credit through HRCI.

All online reservations are due by close of business on the Monday before the meeting.  Online registration will be closed at that time.

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Luncheons include a delicious meal, member news and updates, job and networking opportunities, and SHRM & HRCI approved educational seminars featuring expert local and national speakers on key Human Resource topics.

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