Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Affiliations
Past Civic Service
Community Engagement
Leadership & Comunity Involvement
Timeline
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Stacey W. Shiflet

Virginia Beach,USA

Summary

Business, hospitality and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience spanning higher education, nonprofit leadership, hotel operations, event planning, and media production. A relationship-driven communicator and community advocate with a passion for service, education, and connecting people for greater impact.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Team Member

Sinclair Communications (BOB FM, 96X, US Country 106.1, WNIS)
01.2024 - Current
  • Supports live events and on-site promotions for multiple radio stations.
  • Engages with listeners, community partners, and promotional vendors at sponsored events.

Vice President of Client Relations & Business Development Coordinator

AdImpact Marketing
08.2023 - Current
  • Leads account relationships and new client development, including JYI.
  • Supports strategic marketing and brand execution across client portfolios.

Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality Management

Tidewater Community College
08.1994 - Current
  • Teaches Hospitality & Tourism courses, focusing on real-world application and industry readiness.
  • Serves on the Hospitality Advisory Board.

Business Development Coordinator - JYI Account

AdImpact Marketing
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Oversaw growth strategies and engagement for a national business client.

Executive Director

Virginia Beach Restaurant Association
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Directed organizational operations, media outreach, and annual event programming including Virginia Beach Restaurant Week.
  • Built strong alliances with restaurants, sponsors, and city departments.

Managing Director / General Manager

Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center
05.1990 - 06.2018
  • Oversaw all hotel operations, guest services, staffing, and community partnerships over a 28-year tenure.
  • Led property through multiple renovations, major events, and tourism initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Administration

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Skills

  • Community & Nonprofit Engagement
  • Higher Education & Public Speaking
  • Sponsorship Development
  • Project & Program Management
  • Event & Hospitality Management

Hobbies and Interests

A lifelong tennis player, Stacey is part of the family that owns the Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club, celebrating 50 years. She thrives on collaboration, supporting meaningful causes, and discovering something new every day.

Affiliations

  • Current Board & Advisory Roles:
  • President, Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation
  • Vice President, Virginia Oyster Trail
  • Board Member:
  • Ping Pong for Charity, Nature Matters, Lorraine Bethea Hospice Foundation, Give Back 2 Da Block
  • Advisory Board Member: Culinary Institute of Virginia, Virginia Green, TCC Hospitality Program
  • Enjewel Ambassador
  • Member, Mayor's Commission for Offshore Wind

Past Civic Service

  • - Bayfront Advisory Commission
  • - Advertising Advisory Commission
  • - Mayor's Commission on Aging
  • - Citizens Committee on Boards and Commissions
  • - RAC Subcommittees (Beach Events & G.R.E.E.N.)

Community Engagement

  • - Volunteer & Judge: DECA, FBLA, ProStart Culinary Competitions
  • - Mentor: Junior Achievement of Hampton Roads

Leadership & Comunity Involvement

Current Board & Advisory Roles:

President, Virginia Beach Travel and Tourism Foundation

Vice President, Virginia Oyster Trail


Board Member:

Ping Pong for Charity, Nature Matters, Lorraine Bethea Hospice Foundation, Give

Back 2 Da Block


Advisory Board Member: Culinary Institute of Virginia, Virginia Green, TCC Hospitality Program

Enjewel Ambassador

Member, Mayor's Commission for Offshore Wind


Past Civic Service:

- Bayfront Advisory Commission

- Advertising Advisory Commission

- Mayor's Commission on Aging

- Citizens Committee on Boards and Commissions

- RAC Subcommittees (Beach Events & G.R.E.E.N.)


Community Engagement:

- Volunteer & Judge: DECA, FBLA, ProStart Culinary Competitions

- Mentor: Junior Achievement of Hampton Roads

Timeline

Production Team Member

Sinclair Communications (BOB FM, 96X, US Country 106.1, WNIS)
01.2024 - Current

Vice President of Client Relations & Business Development Coordinator

AdImpact Marketing
08.2023 - Current

Business Development Coordinator - JYI Account

AdImpact Marketing
08.2022 - 08.2023

Executive Director

Virginia Beach Restaurant Association
08.2019 - 01.2023

Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality Management

Tidewater Community College
08.1994 - Current

Managing Director / General Manager

Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center
05.1990 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Administration

University of South Carolina