Kelli Crawford-Smith, Mba Email & Phone Number

Responsible for marketing, branding, community relations, media relations, and content creation management for Highland Local School District including directing and managing the development and implementation of integrated public relations/marketing strategies through digital media, print publications, photography, and social media. Streamlines districtwide communication across five school buildings. Cultivates collaborative relationships in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to maximize community impact.

United States

Responsible for marketing, branding, community relations, media relations, and community event management for the City of Cuyahoga Falls including directing and managing the development and implementation of integrated public relations/marketing strategies through radio, print, and social media. Leads the development and implementation of community events and outreach efforts. Streamlines communication across 14 departments and help formulate cross-functional teams to execute large-scale community events. Cultivates collaborative relationships in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to maximize community impact.

Managed the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through grant administration, monitoring, community relations, and marketing Assist with community and economic development projects. Developed marketing and outreach materials for city departments and programs and wrote press releases and media communications, and wrote and produced city newsletter and all other city communications as directed.

Prepared and presented recommendations for court orders to the Judge or Magistrates. Maintained communication with the families and outside agencies to make sure that court orders were complied with and completed

Facilitated public meetings in communities and wrote and delivered sales presentations to elected officials and residents. Wrote and presented requests for proposals. Maintained all mandatory reporting to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and all account information in databases and monitored contracts and programs for all assigned municipalities.

Legislator to the City of Akron, acted as a liaison between the City of Akron and citizens of Ward 10. Sponsored and successfully passed many pertinent pieces of legislation. Utilized problem-solving skills to offer budget conscious solutions to address constituent problems. Communicated with citizens, city directors, and fellow elected officials. Lead monthly community Ward meetings to address citizen concerns and started and grew many community block watch groups.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication

Education record

Institute For Emerging Philanthropists, Inaugural Class

Signature Class Xxvii

Community Leadership Institute, Class 6