Kent Olden, Ms Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, Ny / Buffalo, Ny

▪ Draft and edit publication pieces as they pertain to the young urban male’s fashion, entertainment, and culture.▪ Research and pitch potential publication topics and overall features that spark the interest of the identified demographic.▪ Increase readership through successful strategic brand exposure in various markets nationwide.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Buffalo, Ny, United States

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo, New York

• Led ongoing media outreach regarding agency-related activities and special events to drive community awareness.• Developed and delivered marketing content via electronic and social media channels to engage target audiences.• Evaluated existing communications vehicles to create an overall communications and marketing plan that builds on the agency’s existing brand and furthers its mission.• Developed, monitored and executed a strategic plan for agency fundraising with differentiated giving strategies, addressing various annual fundraising facets.

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

▪ Evaluate existing communication vehicles and create an overall communication and marketing plan that builds on the agency's existing brand and furthers its mission.▪ Identify opportunities for grant support, while assisting in the management of all aspects of special events planning, execution and evaluation.▪ Maintain communication between the agency and the media to drive brand awareness within the community.▪ Assist in overseeing donor history, documenting donor relationships in development databases, to ensure proper tracking of all donors and leads.

Washington D.C. Metro Area (Remote)

▪ Drafted, edited and distributed press releases and media advisories to identified media outlets regarding the campaign▪ Researched updated statistics on the public opinion of school choice for the development of media pitches and necessary talking points for NSCW spokespersons▪ Increased NSCW brand awareness via the scheduling/booking of radio interviews for campaign spokespersons

Miami, Fl / Buffalo, Ny

▪ Organize and develop all client-related appearances and events (e.g., photo shoots, viewing parties, etc.).▪ Increase client/brand exposure by securing partnerships with local and national entertainment media outlets.▪ Manage and develop innovative marketing strategies to build the Totem8 brand and clientele.▪ Client List: Lové Anthony (host, Love2Eat), Sir John Barnett (celebrity makeup artist), DeAndre DaCosta (fashion photographer), B.J. Coleman (celebrity publicist; food critic), Analicia Chaves (model/actress).

Cleveland, Oh / Buffalo, Ny

▪ Recruited and secured community patronage for advanced film screenings and special events in the Buffalo market.▪ Acquired and distributed all promotional materials to a targeted list of advertising media outlets.▪ Drafted and edited reactionary reports to select assigned special events and screenings.▪ Client List: Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Disney-PIXAR.

Buffalo, Ny

▪ Assisted in the development and execution of strategies and special events to achieve client objectives. ▪ Drafted and edited related press materials to be distributed to identified media outlets.▪ Developed and pitched stories of interest to the media, while tracking related media coverage.▪ Client List: WNY Ford Dealers, North American Breweries, Buffalo Urban League, Olmsted Parks Conservancy.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Master Of Science (M.S.), Public Relations/Image Management