Renee Kalu

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Communications • Marketing • Social Media Marketing • Branding • Email Marketing • Digital Marketing • Content Marketing • Media Relations @ AOPA
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States, United States
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About Renee Kalu

I am a marketing communications professional with 20+ years of performance history in achieving exceptional results and exceeding expectations. My passion for people and excellence enthuses, and engages others towards growth and positive change. I develop, implement, and manage ideas and strategies that contribute to the success of teams, employers, and clients from start to finish. My ability to actively listen with empathy fosters effective communication, collaboration, and profitable partnerships.ACCOMPLISHMENTS Current/additional accomplishments under positions.• Restructured and launched new communication strategies and platforms that resulted in a 50% increase in attendance and social engagement during the pandemic.• Created social media campaigns (two organizations) resulted in a 15% & 33% increase in reach and engagement across multiple platforms in one year. • Grew Likes organically (Facebook) by 50% w/in four years.• Exceeded the industry average by 14% with an average open rate of 42% for email marketing campaigns (Constant Contact & MailChimp). • Launched and managed marketing initiatives and strategies for a start-up service company that resulted in a 75%+ increase in customers within three years and a recession.• Attained air-time (studio interview & event) on two news outlets for the first two media pitches solicited as a media relations volunteer.• Oversaw the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of 5 websites. CORE COMPETENCIES & PASSIONS✔️Strategic Planning & Implementation✔️Adaptability & Innovation✔️Content Marketing✔️Brand Consistency✔️Process & Procedure Enhancements✔️Client Management/Relations✔️Corporate Social Responsibility AWARDS/RECOGNITION 🏆Additional awards under the Awards section below.• Honeywell Bravo Award - knowledge and communication skills used in an outstanding showcase presentation. (Engines Assembly & Test Tour)• Recognized by Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, and other global aerospace C-Suite VPs for the professionalism, hard work, exceptional communications, and attention to detail in planning. (2015 Global Quality Council)• Honeywell Tier 3 Recognition - Fostering Teamwork & Diversity and Making People Better.• CBRE Silver & Bronze Awards - work ethic, integrity, positive energy, and commitment to continuous improvement.• Trammell Crow Company RISE Award - respect, integrity, service, and excellence.• Brenner Real Estate Group - best brokerage support in the company's 20-year history.You can reach me by email, text, or phone call. 📧 creneek@me.com 📱954-448-3143

Renee Kalu's Current Company Details
AOPA

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Communications • Marketing • Social Media Marketing • Branding • Email Marketing • Digital Marketing • Content Marketing • Media Relations
Renee Kalu Work Experience Details
  • Aopa
    Specialist, You Can Fly Academy
    Aopa Feb 2023 - Present
    Frederick, Md, Us
    Managing program operations and providing strategic support for Rusty Pilots and Back to Your Roots seminars, webinars, online courses, and live-stream events. Working with internal/external stakeholders to ensure an excellent experience for participants, program hosts, and presenters. Implementing processes, procedures, and enhancements to increase participation, completion rates, and stakeholder satisfaction. Working in collaboration with marketing and creative teams on projects and ensuring compliance. Responsible for creative and managing external communications including regularly scheduled email marketing campaigns. Quarterly program reporting. Providing general project support for other You Can Fly Academy initiatives including, but not limited to event outreach logistics, etc.• FAASTeam Representative• Planning, coordinating, and facilitating employee engagement and volunteer activities. • Served as a member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council leadership team. (2023)Still looking forward to and enjoying the opportunity, privilege, and freedom to ✈️ (from the right seat) with coworkers (general aviation pilots) for fun—every chance I get.
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  • Aopa
    Coordinator, You Can Fly Academy
    Aopa May 2022 - Feb 2023
    Frederick, Md, Us
    Promoted to YCF Specialist in February 2023.
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  • American Pharmacists Association
    Communications Manager
    American Pharmacists Association Sep 2021 - May 2022
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies that delivered a consistent and clear message about APhA’s brand and related products and services. Worked as a liaison among staff and crafting communications content that helps promote strategic plans to drive revenue, engagement, and awareness among APhA's audiences. Collaborated closely with other members of the marketing team to help shape APhA’s image and draw attention to priority initiatives and value proposition through high-quality creative communications across internal and external communications channels like social media, email, and the web.• Wrote, proofed, and refined internal and external messaging that connected with audiences. • Evaluated projects (purpose, copy, and audience) to determine appropriate marketing and communication needs. • Determined the style and tone of content based on subject matter and audience—while maintaining brand identity.• Produced content used across a variety of channels and medium. • Managed multiple projects on tight deadlines in a fast-paced and rapid-changing environment.• Regularly collaborated with internal (cross-functional) and external clients to achieve marketing and communication objectives. • Consistently learned and sharpened skills.
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  • First Lutheran
    Director Of Communications
    First Lutheran Jul 2017 - Sep 2021
    Developed and managed marketing and communication strategies across a variety of media using print, online/social/digital marketing (including website, and mobile & marketing apps) consistently above the industry average. Committed to seeking opportunities for continuous growth and improvement that can be applied professionally and personally. Adept at working independently, remotely, collaboratively, and in a newly created position (July 2017).• Supervised and shaped communications - all external messaging, departmental newsletters, social media accounts, community awareness campaigns, website content, mobile app, annual reports and other marketing collateral.• Oversaw the rapid expansion and implementation of new communication platforms and initiatives that increased the organization's digital presence by more than 50% since the pandemic. • Created and oversaw a more robust and engaging social media presence by establishing appropriate new accounts, video production and increasing post frequency with dynamic content. • Built a stronger brand identity and ensuring brand consistency across all communications.• Oversaw the design and development of a new user-friendly, informative and engaging website and mobile app resulting in increased utilization on both devices. • Increased awareness within the community by identifying and joining industry related associations and networking with other non-profit organizations (including government agencies, corporations, and individuals committed to community service).
  • Freelance
    Marketing Communications Consultant
    Freelance Feb 2017 - Sep 2021
    • Partnering with small businesses lacking the time, knowledge and skills to accomplish key marketing goals necessary for branding, boosting sales, constructing a consistent client-base, and making their mark on the world.• Website development, social media marketing, sales & marketing collateral, design, SEO, ad creation, strategy building, content and copyrighting. • Providing a personal touch, using creative and resourceful skills in collaborating with clients and vendors on website development and other marketing collateral, without sacrificing quality or professionalism. Some existing and former clients include:- Rosenfeld Realty Advisors (rosenfeldrealtyadvisors.com)- Alan Kaye, Broker Associate, Douglas Elliman Real Estate- Deb Brommer, Nonprofit Founder of MemzThreads (memzthreads.com)- Artellia Burch, The Queen of Happy Skincare Products- Julio Montenegro - Prestige Hair & More- Caroline Ngure, MHA, Global Health Implementation Team LLC (globalhealthimplementationteam.com)- Wise Choice Computers & Repairs (www.linkedin.com/in/wisechoicecomputers/#)
  • Columbia Association
    Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
    Columbia Association Jul 2018 - Aug 2020
    Columbia, Maryland, Us
    Responsible for developing, implementing, communicating, and delivering volunteer engagement programs and initiatives that resulted in a 25%+ increase in reach and engagement. Instrumental in the recruitment of new nonprofit and government agency partner organizations (8% increase) and volunteers (15% increase) during the first year. Passionate about connecting nonprofits and volunteers looking to make their community a better place for all. Read more https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/purpose-passion-paycheck-renee-kalu/• Researched, compiled, and organized information for grant writing. • Coordinated, facilitated, and staffed networking and community events.• Designed and conducted online surveys (Mailchimp); analyzed and interpreted the results for key stakeholders.• Supported budget planning and other administrative tasks, including but not limited to purchasing and RFPs.• Collaborated with the marketing department to create promotional/marketing collateral compliant with brand guidelines.• Oversaw the production of the Annual Guide to Giving (a brochure of partner organization volunteer needs/opportunities during the holidays).• Created presentations for various programs and monthly board members and stakeholders reporting.• Maintained marketing content and database (Salesforce) for 240+ nonprofit partners and 7,000+ volunteers.• Researched and identified opportunities to proactively engage with the community and build relationships by joining industry-related associations and attending networking/community events.
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  • Allstate Benefits
    Regional Marketing Coordinator
    Allstate Benefits Oct 2016 - Oct 2017
    Jacksonville, Florida, Us
    Supported business growth and improved customer loyalty through marketing program implementation. Managed internal and external vendor relationships and vetted new and existing programs offered to agencies through an online storefront. Operationalized programs, ensuring on-time delivery through partnerships and strong project management skills. • Created proposals and marketing materials for the timely and successful implementation, and set up of new accounts for a team of 5+ sale consultants. • Cultivated and maintained exceptional internal/external customer service relations with HQ, agents, and policyholders by responding to all requests for support (by e-mail/phone) within 24 hours.
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  • Horizon Skin Care Products
    Marketing & Office Manager
    Horizon Skin Care Products Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
    • Managed the marketing and daily operations of a home-based business while pursuing a new career opportunity in marketing and/or communications management.
  • Honeywell Aerospace
    Executive Assistant
    Honeywell Aerospace Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
    Charlotte, North Carolina, Us
    Utilized knowledge of company operations, policies and department functions to perform a wide range of duties and processes for site directors, the cross-functional leadership team (Quality, Materials, Engineering, Value Stream, Health, Safety, Environment & Facilities, Human Resources, Honeywell Operating System and Finance) and Engines staff (600+ employees) to achieve efficiencies and ease of execution with discretion and minimal direction. Worked remote from (NC) July 2015 to January 2016. • Managed process improvement projects that created/updated standard work/procedures as needed, organized SharePoint libraries and streamlined the workflow for new hires and co-workers resulting in time and cost savings for the site.• Planned and coordinated employee engagement events for 700+ employees across multiple campuses and within budget.• Coordinated several campus-wide events (for 2,000+ employees); congressional visits, media events, a 2-day customer aircraft cockpit demonstration that resulted in positive national and regional media attention for the company.• Earned an exceptional score (4 - High Impact Performer) on 9 ­Block Performance Summary; received an additional raise % due to unanimous positive feedback from the cross-functional leadership team after only four months of employment.• Recognized by senior management and global council members (key stakeholders) for planning critical customer off-site meetings hosted by HON, on short notice, within budget and with zero defects.
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  • Taylor Environments Inc.
    Marketing/Business Development Manager
    Taylor Environments Inc. Jul 2013 - Mar 2014
    Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Us
    Responsible for supporting, developing and delivering comprehensive strategies and tactical plans for business development, customer retention, income generation and company awareness by creating and maintaining effective marketing (including social media) and networking efforts. (This was a newly-created position).• Promoted from Office/Client Relations Manager to Marketing & Business Development Manger in 2014.• Contributed to a 25% increase in new customer accounts/year and sales growth during a weak economy by collaborating and negotiating contracts with vendors to produce marketing materials within budget.• Skilled at photography and video production for sales presentations and digital marketing. • Developed, managed and coordinated all marketing, communications, networking, advertising and promotions.• Developed and maintained website and social media. (Digital Marketing, Social Media & Communications Online Portfolio available upon request).• Provided exceptional customer service and damage control that led to new, repeat business and long-term business relationships and partnerships.
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  • Taylor Environments Inc.
    Office & Client Relations Manager
    Taylor Environments Inc. Oct 2011 - Jul 2013
    Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Us
    Managed all aspects of human relations, receivables/payables, invoicing, supply orders, customer calls, inquiries and leads, maintaining business licenses and compliance, database and event calendar management. (This was a newly-created position.)• Created training materials, manuals and templates (Excel & PowerPoint) to standardize and streamline routine tasks and effectively communicate procedures.• Implemented the procedures for the recruitment, training, on-boarding and hiring of new employees, including seasonal employee workshops. • Developed, communicated, implemented and oversaw the compliance of the company policies and procedures.• Increased employee morale and retention by mentoring employees and implementing employee recognition and incentive programs, as well as team building activities. • Promoted to Marketing/Business Development Manager in 2013.
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  • Cbre
    Communications Specialist
    Cbre Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    Provided marketing and administrative support for the Communications Platform on a global corporate services account across multiple service lines. Point of contact providing account information and resources for 180+ employees. (This was a newly-created position).• Developed internal communications, including executive communications, employee engagement, change management, and stakeholder planning for multiple service lines and managers.• Organized quarterly community service events and documented the details of the event for submittal to the company-wide newsletter.
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  • Brenner Real Estate Group
    Marketing Assistants Manager
    Brenner Real Estate Group Jul 2005 - Aug 2007
    Supervised and coordinated the marketing departments activities, events and procedures. Mentored marketing assistants, identified training needs and recommended development programs as needed. Promoted from Marketing Assistant. (Promoted from Marketing Assistant in July 2006).• Improved branding with a new design and ensured compliance in marketing materials and for promotional use.• Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans, policies and procedures to standardize work flow for efficiency and brand consistency; frequently recognized by owner and Broker VPs for best support in 20-year history.• Secured resources and enlisted the support of the owner and co-workers to establish and operate a volunteer committee that operated beyond my employment with the company.• Successfully completed the Leadership Development Training (Proffitt Management Solutions) and Foundations of Supervision & The Power of Performance Appraisals (ADP TotalSource University) in 2007.• Developed team members professional skills, knowledge and growth through mentorships and management style.
  • Trammell Crow Company
    Marketing Assistant
    Trammell Crow Company Feb 2004 - Aug 2005
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    Provided administrative and marketing support for brokers with the development/aesthetic enhancement and compilation of marketing packages, brochures, presentations and events. (Offered a full-time position after working two weeks as a temp). • Created and maintained a new catalog system of all current listings using PowerPoint and data from CoStar, LoopNet and property files for the office to easily access broker listings for referencing, prospecting and meeting/event preparation. • Provided marketing administrative support for six (6) VP brokers with the development/aesthetic enhancement and compilation of marketing packages (bios, brochures and presentations), RFPs, leases and other legal documents.• Awarded the RISE Award/Exemplifying TCC’s Core Values (Respect/Integrity/Service/Excellence) in 2005, Best Team Player Award in 2004, and WOW! Award - “Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty’ in 2004.
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  • Spherion Staffing Central & Southwest Florida
    Administrator
    Spherion Staffing Central & Southwest Florida Jan 2003 - Feb 2004
    Lakeland, Florida, Us
    • Provided HR Support, Customer Service, Executive Administrative Support, Auditing, Retail, Marketing/Product Research, Event Planning, and more. • Employed with UPS, AutoNation, Target, FPL, Trammell Crow Company.
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  • Certified Paper Rolls, Inc.
    Marketing Office Assistant
    Certified Paper Rolls, Inc. Jun 1995 - Dec 2002
    Supported the company’s daily operations and marketing initiatives. Managed office independently as needed.• Designed custom-printed artwork proofs and processed orders in collaboration with vendors for final production.• Generated leads for mass-mailings and sales support. • Performed administrative duties that included order entry & tracking, customer service, sales transactions, invoicing, purchasing, A/R, report generation, inventory control, delivery & shipping.

Renee Kalu Skills

Marketing Leadership Management Team Building Customer Service Client Relations Skills Communication Training Website Development Business Development Event Management Project Management Sharepoint Oral And Written Communication Skills Employee Relations Editing Presentations Process Improvement Online Marketing Social Media Constant Contact Market Research Social Networking Contract Negotiation Crm Vendor Relations Teamwork Time Management Budgets Liaison Public Relations Event Planning Client Relations Business Process Improvement Budgeting Human Resources 5s Lean Six Sigma

Renee Kalu Education Details

  • University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
    University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
    Marketing
  • Lynda.Com/Gfclearn.Org
    Lynda.Com/Gfclearn.Org
    Etc.
  • Broward College
    Broward College
    Computer Graphics - Continuing Ed
  • Central Piedmont Community College
    Central Piedmont Community College
    Computer Graphics - Continuing Ed
  • Garinger High School
    Garinger High School

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