Kevin Sibbring

About Kevin Sibbring

Dynamic hospitality executive with an establish reputation of success serving resorts, hotels, and private clubs and residential communities. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative strategies to surpass operational objectives, organizational goals, and elevate the member and guest experience. Committed to fostering a culture of superior service and servant leadership.

Experience

1. President Emeritus

   The Lakeside Association

   Oct 2004 — Present · Lakeside, OH, US

   Strategic visionary and chief storyteller of 147-year old institution of national significance. Following extensive market research, re-branded nonprofit organization and community, bringing it back to its original mission as a pioneer of the Chautauqua Movement, an early American education movement. Re-positioned the community association and its brand for the 21st century focusing on lifelong learning and wellness while honoring history and tradition.Hired and led executive management team in developing Chautauqua programming focused on the pillars of Arts, Education, Religion and Recreation; managing extensive hospitality services including hotel accommodations and other housing, banquet services, cottage rental and sales, and conference and event management; supporting major dining and entertainment venues, including 2700-seat historic auditorium; delivering quality resident and municipal services to private community of Victorian cottages, while maintaining 60+ community buildings. Management team has delivered 15 years of growth and profitability. Led strategic collaboration of senior staff, board, donors, homeowners, and guests in development of long-term, community-driven master plan.Developed and marketed signature summer Chautauqua program providing growth and renewal opportunities intellectually, spiritually, culturally and physically to resident and guests year-round, nurturing mind, body and spirit. Launched comprehensive digital strategy establishing multiple social media platforms to enrich the resident and guest experience, increase brand awareness and loyalty, and deliver record attendance, revenue growth and resident and guest satisfaction. Grew digital, print and TV press coverage by over 700% with featured stories in national and international publications and media outlets. Implemented content marketing strategy to effectively manage 9 communication channels and ensure fresh daily content.

Education

• Vanderbilt University

  B.A. Economics