Experience

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  Ned Welc Consulting

  • President

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  Ned Welc Consulting

  • Cleveland, Ohio

  • President

    • 2013 - Present
    • Cleveland, Ohio

    Ned Welc provides expert and personal consulting in all facets of private club operations. Specifically, he helps club managers and boards identify and implement strategies and tactics to attract qualified members, build member loyalty, streamline club operations, navigate change and ensure club vitality.Programs:TURNING TRAINERS INTO GREAT TEACHERS WORKSHOPDeveloped and delivered by Ned, this interactive team-building program for private club senior staff integrates teaching into your training programs. Topics covered:– The rationale behind teaching – Why teach your staff instead of just train them– The differences between training and teaching – How vs. why, including how the concept of ‘for performance’ vs. ‘for understanding’ applies to your specific club– Building and nurturing a truly transformational environment – How to turn your club into a learning center, and why you need to start today– Why and how – Understanding the benefits of teaching at a club and learning how to do it effectively– The qualities of great teachers—and what managers can learn from themTHE MASTER PLANNING PROCESSThis 90-minute workshop helps GMs understand the importance of master planning, as well as master planning components and processes. It also offers practical strategies for implementing a successful master planning initiative at their club.Additional areas of expertise:MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS:-- Strategic planning-- Managing operational issues surrounding potential and pending combinations-- ImplementationCURRENT OPERATIONS:Ned helps private clubs build competitive advantages in their markets by maximizing revenues, streamlining operations, and ensuring short- and long-term viability.MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTION:Ned helps private clubs devise and implement proven strategies to retain current members, attract qualified applicants, and nurture effective member relations. [Consulting and presentation references upon request.]

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  GSI Executive Search - Club, Resort and Hospitality Industry

  • Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

  • Principal

    • Jun 2016 - Present
    • Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

    Ned serves as a Partner for GSI Executive Search. GSI specializes in the placement of experienced professionals within the private club and hospitality industries. The firm is active throughout the country and has successfully conducted searches for private clubs, management companies, real estate developers and exclusive resort properties. For more information, visit www.gsiexecutivesearch.com.

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  Kent State University

  • Kent Ohio

  • Adjunct Professor Hospitality Management

    • 2008 - Present
    • Kent Ohio

    Ned teaches a club management class for Kent State University's Hospitality Management program, the only four-year accredited hospitality program in the State of Ohio. Each semester, Ned teaches all aspects of club management and operations, including professional management skills and leadership traits to 30 to 40 students.

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  The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club

  • Cleveland, Ohio

  • General Manager/CEO

    • 2007 - Oct 2017
    • Cleveland, Ohio

    Ned served as General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club in Cleveland Ohio until his retirement in October 2017, overseeing staff and operations for the Club's Mayfield and Sand Ridge campuses. Formed by the 2006 merger of the historic Mayfield Country Club (1911) with the modern gem Sand Ridge (1998) and the 2010 combination with The Oakwood Club (1905), The Mayfield Sand Ridge Club features the family friendly atmosphere of a full-service country club, and amenities that include two top-tier golf courses, two beautiful clubhouses, swimming, tennis, curling, fine dining and banquet facilities.In his role as General Manager and CEO, Ned orchestrated and implemented the 2006 merger of Mayfield Country Club and The Sand Ridge Golf Club, and the 2010 combination of Mayfield Sand Ridge and The Oakwood Club.

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  The Sanctuary Golf Club, Inc.

  • Sanibel Island, Florida

  • General Manager/COO

    • 2002 - 2007
    • Sanibel Island, Florida

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  The Mayfield Country Club

  • Cleveland, Ohio

  • General Manager

    • 1995 - 2002
    • Cleveland, Ohio

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  The Cleveland Racquet Club

  • Cleveland, Ohio

  • General Manager

    • 1983 - 1995
    • Cleveland, Ohio

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  The University Club of Akron

  • Akron, Ohio

  • General Manager

    • 1980 - 1983
    • Akron, Ohio

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  Cleveland Indians

  • Cleveland, Ohio

  • Field Announcer

    • 1976 - 1983
    • Cleveland, Ohio