Kirby Lynn Gilmore

Blending Leadership, Hospitality & Community Impact Into Meaningful Work

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

About

Amicable, energetic, and results-driven management professional. Proficient in designing and implementing effective leadership training and team-building procedures. Capable of developing positive relationships among community, non-profit, and private organizations.

Experience

  • President at Kirby's Year Round Project, Inc. and K.I.R.B.Y. Co., Inc.
    Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

    Founded Kirby's Year Round Project, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that collects and distributes different items (e.g., toys, school supplies, and hygiene products, and etc.) to underserved students in the Miami Dade County community. Scholarships were awarded to Heads of Household and youth public speaking competition winners. Additionally, created K.I.R.B.Y. Co. designs as motivational apparel sales providing operational funding through proceeds for the Kirby's Year Round Project, Inc.

  • Founder at Site Starters
    Aug 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

    Provides complimentary website designs for individuals and companies experiencing hardships. Design and creation of websites is determined through consultations with clients. Contributes formatting and design suggestions. Creates interactive and engaging websites that are attractive and easy to navigate.

  • LAUNCH Rotational Generalist at Hilton
    Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Residence Life Coordinator at Penn State University
    Aug 2023 - May 2024 · 10 mos

    Oversee residential building occupying over 300 students and ten Resident Assistants. Assist in conducting resident mediations and hearings for the building and neighborhood. Collaborates with a number of university departments to develop initiatives for residents' welfare, security, and programs. Serves as the department's liaison for food services in residence life.

  • House Director at Stanford University
    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 · 3 mos

    Over operations, dorm and session programming, supervising Summer Resident Assistants, and budgeting for residential building during 2023 Stanford Summer Program for boating high school students.