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Kelli Sheehan

Mt. Pleasant,SC

Summary

Forbes Five-Star concierge and hospitality professional with a proven ability to deliver highly personalized, detail-driven guest experiences. Founder of a purpose driven lifestyle brand, bringing strong leadership, creative direction, and a refined service mindset. Known for anticipating needs, building genuine relationships, and upholding the highest standards in luxury environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Startup Founder

Self-employeed
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
09.2024 - Current

Launched and scaled GoTriWild, promoting wildlife conservation through ethical apparel production.

  • Directed all aspects of brand development and operational management for growth strategies.
  • Oversaw product design for apparel and accessories, collaborating with U.S.-based suppliers.
  • Managed Shopify storefront operations, including product listings, pricing strategy, and analytics.
  • Led digital marketing initiatives across Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok to enhance community engagement.

Concierge

The Sanctuary Golf Resort
Kiawah Island, SC
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Creatively coordinate a personalized itinerary for luxury resort, packages, special events, dining options, golf and other island happenings.
  • Demonstrate a strong personality with attention to detail while adhering Forbes Travel Guide Five Star and AAA Five Diamond standards.
  • Assist and responsible for over 200 guests a day to optimize guest perceived value and overall experience.
  • Luxury resort offering personalized itineraries, special events, dining options, and golf.

Tour Guide

Boone Hall Plantation
Mt. Pleasant, SC
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Research time periods topics that pertain to individualized tours. Continually adjusting information to give audiences the most important information.
  • Facilitate tours for groups of up to 60 people.
  • Answer questions, highlight overlooked features and offer further detail to educate visitors.

Carriage Tour Guide

Charleston Carriage Works
Charleston, SC
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Guided historic and ghost tours through Charleston's Historic District, showcasing local culture.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing guest inquiries and feedback.
  • Operated a combined tour guide and equine-driven carriage with capacity for 16 passengers.
  • Exceeded workflow requirements through self-reliance and efficient task management.

Manager, Sales & Marketing

Hilco Boutiques
Highland Park, IL
10.2012 - 04.2020
  • Generated new accounts to exceed monthly sales goals consistently.
  • Maintained client relationships through proactive lead generation and extensive outreach.
  • Introduced a design system that improved profitability by twenty-five percent and reduced costs.

Education

Business Marketing

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
06.1987

Skills

  • Multitasking and prioritizing
  • Strong work ethic
  • Operations management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Startup operations
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Project management
  • Business development
  • Time management
  • Event coordination

Certification

Certified Tour Guide - Charleston, SC
2021 - Current

Timeline

Startup Founder

Self-employeed
09.2024 - Current

Concierge

The Sanctuary Golf Resort
11.2023 - 11.2024

Tour Guide

Boone Hall Plantation
03.2022 - 10.2023

Carriage Tour Guide

Charleston Carriage Works
08.2020 - 04.2022

Manager, Sales & Marketing

Hilco Boutiques
10.2012 - 04.2020

Business Marketing

Roosevelt University
Kelli Sheehan