Experience Grand Rapids
Kim Y. has extensive work experience in various roles related to sales, marketing, and information systems. Most recently, they served as the Vice President of Information Systems at Experience Grand Rapids since January 2015. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Technology & Business Systems at the same company from March 1996 to December 2014. Before joining Experience Grand Rapids, Kim held positions such as Sales & Marketing Manager at AJ's Family Water Park from 1994 to 1996, Sales Manager at Raging Waters from 1992 to 1994, Assistant Recreation Director at Murray City Corporation from 1991 to 1992, and Sales & Marketing Manager at Splash Family Waterpark from 1989 to 1991. Kim'sresponsibilities in these roles included overseeing and managing sales programs, developing marketing strategies, coordinating group sales, and supervising personnel.
Kim Y. attended Central Michigan University from 1984 to 1989 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreation & Park Administration, with a minor in Business Administration.
Experience Grand Rapids
MISSION: Creating an exceptional community by sharing Grand Rapids with the world. What does that really mean? It means that we inspire tourism and conventions through short-term promotions, long-term marketing and sales strategies, and a focus on community developments that will impact the visitor experience. WHAT ARE WE: Experience Grand Rapids is the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Grand Rapids/Kent County, Michigan. We are the only community resource devoted to marketing the destination by raising visitor awareness of the region’s brand characteristics of craft beer, music, family fun, outdoor recreation, art and culture and food. We care deeply about the impression we make on the people who come here. And we are constantly innovating new and creative ways to make the Grand Rapids experience even better.