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Award-winning Media Personality, Speaker, Event Host and Communications/Marketing Specialist at American University
Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States 62 work roles 3 schools
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Kelsey Nicole Nelson previously worked as Color Commentator Women's Basketball at American University and Director of Communications at Mentor. Kelsey Nicole Nelson holds Master’S Degree, Strategic Marketing, Communications & Digital Media-Sports Industry Management (Sim) from Georgetown University.

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About Kelsey Nicole Nelson

Kelsey Nicole Nelson aka "KNN" is a trailblazing award-winning sports journalist, speaker and communications professional who has become an influential voice throughout the DMV region.Today, in addition to her media work, Kelsey is a multi-business owner of a podcast network and a media/communications consulting company (KryptiaNN LLC), a George Washington University professor in the School of Media and Public Affairs, where is launching a new Fall sports media class, and the Director of Communications for the National Foster Youth Institute.You can see and hear commonly on Peacock/NBC Sports, SiriusXM, FOX Sports Radio. She has appeared on MASN, CBC News, Amazon’s Sports Talk Prime, Alhurra TV, Roland Martin Unfiltered, FOX, SNY TV and more! Kelsey was part of the national #CIROCStands for Black Excellence Month celebration as they recognized powerful Black and brown women in sports journalism.Kelsey is the host/founder and executive producer of the “Listen In With KNN” sports and entertainment podcast. Kelsey previously worked as a part of the Washington Football Team's (now Washington Commanders) broadcast team. Kelsey was also an on-air host and contributor for Bally Sports National NBA coverage. Kelsey is a 2x Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner. For her work in sports, Kelsey was named the 2022 D.C. Media Person of the Year and the 2020 DMV Sports Media Person of the Year.” She was also recently awarded by Washington Women in PR, the National AfterSchool Association, W.O.W Global Magazine and the Thursday Network of the Greater Washington Urban League. Kelsey served as a co-host on "America Speaks," the central source for military-based news, discussion, and entertainment presented by Nation First Radio.Kelsey was also the national face for Grand Central SportsBook, the nation’s first independent sports book. Today, Kelsey is also a brand ambassador for Natalia-Me-gan Hair & Beauty.During the NFL season, Kelsey worked as a host for The Draft Network's weekly "Money Down" NFL sports betting Show, Tony McGee's Pro Football Plus television show on the MASN and as a member of the broadcast team where she served as a digital host for the then Washington Football Team with shows airing on NBC Sports Washington.Kelsey is a proud graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park and Georgetown University. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. CONTACT KNN-Email: Kelsey@Kelseynicolenelson.com Website: www.Kelseynicolenelson.comhttps://linktr.ee/KelseyNicoleNelsonhttps://kelseynicolenelson.info

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American University
American University
Award-winning Media Personality, Speaker, Event Host and Communications/Marketing Specialist
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Color Commentator Women'S Basketball

Current

Washington, DC, US

Color analyst for American University women's basketball games on ESPN+.

Nov 2024 - Present

Director Of Communications

Current

Boston, MA, US

Aug 2024 - Present

Lecturer

Current

Washington, D.C., US

Lecturer for “Introduction to News Writing and Reporting ” course in the School of Media & Public Affairs at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. Also sit on the GW Senate Standing Committee on Athletics & Recreation.

Aug 2023 - Present

Member

Current

Jersey City, New Jersey, US

Apr 2023 - Present

On-Air Talent Brother From Another

Current

Stamford, CT, US

Mar 2023 - Present

Digital Content Reporter

Current
Feb 2023 - Present

On Air Host & Contributor

Current

On-Air contributor and host for Bally Sports National NBA coverage. Host of the daily weekday show "Last Night Tonight" which covers the 2022 NBA Playoffs and Finals.

Apr 2022 - Present

Ceo, President And Founder

Current

Lead storytelling efforts for this media and communications consulting company.

Feb 2022 - Present

Co-Host And Analyst

Current
Tony Mcgee'S Pro Football Plus

Serves as one of the co-hosts/analysts on the weekly Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) television show alongside former NFL legends discussing the Washington Football Team and news around the NFL.

Nov 2021 - Present

Dkn Sports Tv Host

Current
Dc Office Of Cable Television, Film, Music And Entertainment

Host for the District Knowledge Network (DKN) Sports television shows. Conduct interviews with special guests and create feature pieces based on the growing Washington, D.C. sports scene.

Oct 2017 - Present

Multimedia Reporter/Social Media Producer And Writer For Fox Sports 1340Am

Current

-Social Media manager overseeing WNBA news and updates-Host of week radio show "Listen In With KNN." -As a writer I cover the NFL and NBA beats. -Co Host of "Three's A Crowd Sportscast", a weekly podcast on the station.

Dec 2015 - Present

Intern At Fox Sports University

Jan 2016 - May 2016

Host

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

Host of the weekly "The Money Down" NFL sports betting show presented by BetPrep.

Sep 2021 - May 2022

Broadcast And Digital Host

Ashburn, VA, US

As a digital host for the Washington Football Team's Unfiltered series Kelsey showcases the lighter side of the game through the lens of pop culture on "The Life" digital show and will blend music and fashion on "The Fit," digital show which will go inside players' wardrobes, review sneaker drops, debut clothing line collaborations and cover new Washington.

Aug 2020 - Sep 2021

Instructor

Doral, Florida, US

Lead instructor for the "Introduction to Radio and Podcasting Course."

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

Sideline Reporter

Dmvstream.Com

Sideline reporter covering Georgetown University football. Multiple games appeared on DCW 50 and the Patriot League Network.

Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

Sideline Reporter

New York, NY, US

Sideline reporter for the Big East Digital Network (BEDN) covering Georgetown University's Women's Basketball team.

Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

Host/Reporter

The Roundball Report On Pgctv

Covering and discussing Maryland Terrapins basketball, the Georgetown Hoyas, local high school basketball, the Washington Wizards, NBA and collegiate basketball. Show airs twice a week on PGCTV on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m.Channel 76 on Comcast and channel 42 on Verizon.

Nov 2014 - Dec 2019

Reporter

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Team Reporter for the Washington Valor Arena Football League team.

May 2019 - Nov 2019

Sideline Reporter

The Sideline Report
Nov 2015 - Nov 2019

Manager, Campaigns And Publications

Washington, DC, US

Help to lead the award-winning Discover Charters campaign which helped to create positive attention to the national conversation surrounding charter schools.

Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

Multimedia On-Air Personality/ Sideline Reporter

Heritage Sports Radio Network (Hsrn)
Oct 2014 - Oct 2018

Reporter And Voice Over Artist

Jeff Power Tv Productions
Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

Senior Sports Editor

Copa Style Magazine And Copa Lifestyle News Network
Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

Graduate Intern, The Annual Fund For Georgetown Athletics And Hoyas Unlimited

Washington, DC, US

Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

Sports Features Reporter

Laurel Tv
Mar 2015 - May 2016

Atn Promo Team Member

Agoura Hills, CA, US

Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

Director Of Media

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

May 2015 - Aug 2015

Host/Moderator

Washington, DC, US

As host/moderator I help moderate debates, on a variety of political topics. The debates are streamed online as well as accessible to audience viewers who send in questions to be answered live. Hosted the July 25th debate.See my profile here:http://www.publicsquare.net/moderators/

Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

Writer/Correspondent

Dmv Followers

Work to develop and write stories weekly, covering everything from sports to fashion for residents of the DMV Area. See my articles here: http://www.dmvfollowers.com/author/kelseynelson/

Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

Radio Personality/Co-Host For "No Filter Sports"

Ripped Radio Network
May 2014 - Feb 2015

Communicatons/Journalism Intern

Nea

US

As an intern in the NEA's communication department I work closely with the digital engagement team and editorial department to produce content that best exemplifies the NEA to our members. I assist in writing, producing, interviewing and researching and have helped on a wide array of projects. I also interned in the Creative Services Deportment helping.

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

Teacher'S Assistant (Ta) For Journalism History, Roles And Structures

College Park, MD, US

Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

Student Aide/Office Assistant At The Office Of Undergraduate Studies

College Park, MD, US

Assist with front office duties, help with talking to students and parents about transferring to UMD-CP, and managed daily tasks.

Jun 2012 - Dec 2014

Teacher’S Assistant For Student In University Course (Univ 100)

College Park, MD, US

Worked with a professor in an introductory freshman class, helping to assist with the overall curriculum and helping to facilitate discussion. I helped create weekly activities for the 30 college freshman students and created and graded assignments.

Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

Intern Testudo Times

Washington, DC, US

Cover everything related to Maryland football, basketball and the Big Ten Conference.

May 2014 - Dec 2014

Intern/Volunteer

Friends Of Anthony Brown
Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

Sales Department Intern

New York, NY, US

As a sales department intern, I work researching information on prospective members and trade associations. I also use Salesforce to help identify needed information for clients.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Intern 2014 Class

Silver Spring, MD, US

In 2014, became apart of the 2014 Class of T. Howard interns, in a group of about 94 students from around the world. Also, selected as one of two social chairs for the DC location of about 12 interns helping to plan social, fun events in the Greater Washington Area. I was originally selected from a pool of over 600 applicants. The T. Howard Foundation’s.

May 2014 - Aug 2014

News Production Intern

Comcast Sportsnet Mid-Atlantic

Assist with logging baseball games, assisting in creating highlights, managing switchboard to help air commercials and graphics,write script for broadcast, as well as going to the field to assist camera men with shooting SOTs and b-roll. Covered Tiger Woods 2014 Quicken Loans charity golf tournament at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.

May 2014 - Aug 2014

Multimedia/Marketing/Communications Intern (Media Relations)

Maryland Athletics

Created mail-outs for Maryland women's basketball team. Create feature stories for the Maryland Athletics site and conduct interviews. Also assists with game operations.

Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

Host Of The Mfl Experience

The Minor Football League

Host of "The MFL Experience" which airs on cable networks, manage social media sites, Editor-In-Chief of the league's two newsletters and host various appearances.

Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

Intern

Office Of Partnerships And Grant Services

As a Philanthropy Fellow, under the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers’ in partnership with the University of Maryland’s Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership over the course of the 2013-2014 school year. As an intern with the Office of Partnerships andGrant Services I am helping and assisting with media outreach and promotion.

Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

Intern

Washington Informer Newspaper
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

Integrated Marketing Communications Intern

Daytona Beach, Florida, US

As a NASCAR Diversity intern, I work with NASCAR executives to develop the best strategic plan for maketing the brand. Developed ways to maximize content outreach by launching new innovative projects to help reach troubled markets trough radio, television and print mass media efforts.

May 2013 - Aug 2013

Marketing/Pr Intern

Live Unchained

Marketing representative, planning and promoting events while controlling all forms of social media.

Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

Counselor

University Of Maryland Help Center

Counsel callers with peer intervention and volunteer for crisis hotline.

Mar 2011 - Sep 2012

Summer Camp Counselor

Montgomery County Department Of Recreation
Jun 2008 - Aug 2012

Intern

React Radio
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
3 education records

Kelsey Nicole Nelson education

Master’S Degree, Strategic Marketing, Communications & Digital Media-Sports Industry Management (Sim)

Georgetown University

Broadcast Journalism, Certificate In African-American Studies

University Of Maryland

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Clarksburg High School
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Kelsey Nicole Nelson is listed as Award-winning Media Personality, Speaker, Event Host and Communications/Marketing Specialist at American University.

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Kelsey Nicole Nelson is based in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States while working with American University.

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Kelsey Nicole Nelson has worked for American University, Mentor, Atlantic 10 Conference, The George Washington University, and Forbesblk.

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Kelsey Nicole Nelson holds Master’S Degree, Strategic Marketing, Communications & Digital Media-Sports Industry Management (Sim) from Georgetown University.

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