Marketing Communications Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Kellen is an association management firm offering integrated communications to its clients. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, I was responsible for developing and managing internal and external marketing and communications programs, strategic planning, brand management, writing and editing print and digital marketing collateral, website and newsletter content, social media posts and press releases in support of educational events and conferences, membership, association public… Show more Kellen is an association management firm offering integrated communications to its clients. Reporting to the Vice President of Communications, I was responsible for developing and managing internal and external marketing and communications programs, strategic planning, brand management, writing and editing print and digital marketing collateral, website and newsletter content, social media posts and press releases in support of educational events and conferences, membership, association public relations and advocacy. • Managed working relationships with cross-functional client team • Developed, implemented and managed annual marketing plans • Supervised and mentored junior staffers • Chairperson of Kellen PRIDE - LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group • Directly interacted with client leadership and association volunteer leaders • Participated in marketing, communications and website committees • Measured marketing outcomes and pivoted as needed • Managed multiple projects including action items, timelines and budgetsClients included: • American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians, Jan. 2021 – Nov. 2021 • American Board of Genetic Counseling, July 2020 – Nov. 2021 • International Down and Feather Bureau, July 2021 – Nov. 2021 • International Door Association, July 2020 – Nov. 2021 • Shop! Retail Environments Association, March 2020 – August 2020 • Association of University Technology Managers, Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2020 • Association of Oncology Social Work, Dec. 2013 – July 2018 • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Jan. 2013 – July 2018 • Unified Carrier Registration Plan, Oct. 2017 – July 2018 • Association Media & Publishing, Oct. 2016 – Oct. 2017 • Association for Death Education and Counseling, Jan. 2013 – Jan. 2016 • International Society for Stem Cell Research, Aug. 2012 – Dec. 2012 Show less