Kellyann Penick

Kellyann Penick has extensive experience in the senior living and hospitality industry. Kellyann currently works as the Director of Sales at Cedarhurst Senior Living since August 2021. Before joining Cedarhurst, they served as the Community Relations Director at Bickford Senior Living from November 2019 to August 2021.

Prior to their roles in senior living, Kellyann worked at Crowne Plaza & Holiday Inn Express Hotels for six years. Kellyann started as a Catering Sales Manager in June 2013 and gradually progressed to become the Assistant Director of Sales, Sales Manager, and eventually the Director of Catering. In these positions, they effectively managed sales and catering teams, identified new business opportunities, and organized various events. Kellyann played a crucial role in increasing sales and market share through implementing best practices and standardized contracts.

Kellyann also has experience from their time at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Marriott & Renaissance Airport Hotels. As the Director of Sales & Marketing at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel from May 2002 to July 2012, they successfully managed a team of sales and catering professionals, developed sales and marketing plans, and implemented standardized contracts. Before that, they served as a Sales Manager at Marriott & Renaissance Airport Hotels from May 2000 to May 2002, where they excelled in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.

In summary, Kellyann Penick has demonstrated expertise in sales, marketing, and event management throughout their career in the senior living and hospitality industry.

Kellyann Penick attended Johnson & Wales University from 1988 to 1991. During this time, they pursued degrees in Hospitality Sales & Meeting Management and Hotel & Restaurant Management, specializing in Hospitality Administration/Management.