Kelli Kolich Email & Phone Number

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kelli has more than a decade of experience in strategic planning, internal and external communications, public relations, event management, crisis communications and corporate program development and execution. She works diligently to partner with clients and foster their success through identifying opportunities to enhance not only the brand perception, but their bottom line. Kelli has experience in the energy industry, food sector, retail, non profits and a passion for working with organizations that have a drive to do good.

2876 W. 47Th Ave, Kansas City, Ks 66103

1889 is bringing an old world tradition to life right here in Kansas City. We're making pizza the same way pizzaioli in Naples, Italy do. We use wood-fired ovens that reach more than 1,000 degrees. This process makes the crust soft and chewy with just the right amount of char. Come visit us today!www.1889pizza.com- A locally based, independent Neapolitan pizza restaurant passionate about bringing true pizza napoletana to the heart of Kansas City.- Built the brand and concept from the ground up; includes, but not limited to, naming, brand DNA, brand standards, training book, recipes, social media presence, restaurant design, catering program and more.- Manage multiple timelines, employee issues, financial metrics and customer retention/growth initiatives to meet rigorous goals, all while operating the day-to- day business and meeting customer demand.

Brand steward for multiple accounts including Cargill, Susan G. Komen 3-Day, Vanity Fair Lingerie and ITC Holdings Corp. In addition to the brands above, I've worked with the Lee Jeans, Applebee's, SONIC and Fruit2O. I collaborate with these clients to develop and execute strategic communications campaigns, manage and execute media relations plans for local and national media as well as event planning and on-event media management. I also activate targeted bloggers and blogger networks to engage with the brand in a positive, informative manner.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Brand steward for multiple accounts including the Susan G. Komen 3-Day and ITC Holdings Corp. In addition to the brands above, I've worked with the Lee Jeans, Applebee's, SONIC and Fruit2O. I collaborate with these clients to develop and execute communications campaigns, manage and execute media relations plans for local and national media as well as event planning and on-event media management. I also activate targeted bloggers and blogger networks to engage with the brand in a positive, informative manner.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Brand steward for multiple accounts including the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, ITC Holdings Corp. and SONIC. Work with clients to develop and execute communications campaigns, manage and execute media relations plans for local and national media as well as event planning and on-event media management.

I have extensive experience in writing and communicating company goals and programs to internal audiences, customers and media outlets. I create communications campaigns that encompass internal and external communications initiatives as well as media outreach. My main area of focus is being a part the media relations team. I work to form relationships with media outlets throughout the region as well as implement media pitches to reach company goals.

Facilitated and assisted with various internal and external communications projects for KCP&L. This included traveling to KCP&L work sites to interview employees and write articles for The Source newsletter. Additionally, I wrote press releases and media advisories, made media pitches and conducted follow-up calls to help grow relationships with the local media.

Surveyed properties, performed general office work and organized computer filesInteracted with customers and contractors of the managed communities

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Journalism And Strategic Communication

University of Kansas Honors Program National Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Scholarship recipient University of Kansas Italian Department.

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Located in Florence Italy, CLIDA offers an immersion program focusing on Italian language and culture. Students are taught by native.

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