Kelly O'Donnell, Mps Email & Phone Number

Oceanside, CA, US

Remote

Senior Communications Consultant supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs outreach and marketing efforts at the National Center for PTSD and the VA's Million Veteran Program.Past clients include: Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center's Suicide Risk Management Program, VHA's Office of Oversight, Risk, and Ethics, VA Boston.

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Warrior Events is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing local veterans and their families the opportunity to engage with and become pillars in their community through activation events, leadership forums, and partnered civic programs.

Remote

Arlington, VA

United States

Arlington, VA

Subject Matter Expert for the Army Military Adaptive Sports Program.U.S. Army WTC: "Leading the Army's Warrior Care and transition Program for wounded, ill and injured soldiers, veterans and their families."Formerly Armed Forces Services Corporation, incorporated by Magellan Federal during my tenure.

Responsible for all digital and traditional marketing and communications efforts at Koa Sports League, where we are dedicated to Shaping Kids' Lives Through Sports.

Rockville, MD

Planned and executed year-round sporting events for wounded warriors and their family members. Served as military liaison and built relationships between Warfighter Sports program and chapters, major military medical centers, and outside programming partners like VSOs and NGOs. Created and disseminated event marketing and recruitment materials.

Rockville, MD

Developed communications strategies (social and traditional media plans) for council initiatives, programs, and events, including LM! Active Schools, National Fitness Month, Women in Sports Day. Drafted the 2014 Presidential Proclamation for National Fitness & Sports Month.

Bethesda, MD

Designed and executed company marketing plan including website, print materials, and promotional items. Responsible for writing and editing all external communications on web and social media platforms. Developed and implemented youth sports practice plans; coached rec and competitive youth sports teams.

Ashburn VA

First undergraduate public relations intern. Drafted press releases and feature stories for weekly media guides. Monitored online media and tracked social media sites for daily mentions while cultivating successful relationships with news outlets including Fox, ESPN980, Armed Forces Network. Coordinated player press conferences as well as weekly conference.

Created marketing materials for recruits and clients used by NBA representation team. Researched and pitched media and sponsorship opportunities for current clients.

Coordinated halftime entertainment including: organizing resources, enlisting participants, directing promotions. Worked on a team of 20 interns to collaborate and brainstorm marketing ideas.

Coordinated with all Orioles departments to effectively implement in-game promotional contests and giveaways. Interacted with fans and players, and reviewed and responded to inquiries of media and club managers.

Master'S, Sports Industry Management

Focus in Strategic Marketing, Communications and New Media

B.A., Communication

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America Maryland Club Softball Undergraduate Communication.