Kathleen J. Kiley
Trumbull,CT
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Communications Manager
Grace Farms Foundation
New Canaan, CT
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for supporting communication needs of the foundation.
- Help coordinate communications with design and marketing teams to develop collateral for web, social media, and other digital platforms.
- Work closely with the Director of Communications to produce annual reports and 96-page industry report on forced labor in the built environment (designforfreedom.com).
- Development of blogs and thought leadership to elevate foundation and CEO profile.
Sr. Social Media Content Producer (Freelance)
TheSocialArchitects
New York, NY
04.2016 - Current
- Produced social media content for major corporations and organizations.
- Responsible for monthly reporting using social media tools such as Sprout Social and Hashtracking.
- Assisted with live reporting of high-profile corporate and nonprofit events that often trended.
- Liaison on corporate accounts including United Nations and Google.
- Significantly grew profile of leaders.
Writer & Editor
Freelance
New York, NY
01.2010 - Current
- Writer, editor, and reporter for regional and national publications covering topics ranging from education to social justice. Publications include The New York Times and the Huffington Post.
- Sample portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/users/kjkiley.
Encore Fellow
UConn
Hartford , CT
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Received scholarship to attend Encore!Connecticut, a nationally recognized nonprofit management education program for corporate professionals transitioning their expertise and experience to the nonprofit sector.
- Selected for two fellowships: For FamilyReEntry, a nonprofit helping ex-offenders transition into society, produced high-quality videos for outreach and fundraising.
- Wholesome Wave: Helped a national nonprofit that expands access to healthy food with their first food policy summit.
Senior Copy Writer
R/GA
New York, NY
05.2010 - 01.2012
- Collaborated on the development of a global database for marketers to share innovations on digital marketing, media, and strategies.
- The high-profile initiative turned a Fortune 500 company into a leading digital marketer.
- Coordinated the production and creation of content, including interviews with high-profile technology leaders at Facebook, etc.
- Created case studies and video content for the global marketing team.
Director/Producer
Two Rams, Windhorse Films LLC
Trumbull , CT
01.2000 - 10.2008
- Produced and edited content for documentary, Half a Soulja: Urban Casualties (halfasoulja.com), a story about how a group of Black disabled musicians deal with adversity through their music.
Digital Content Manager, Editor
KPMG LLP
New York, NY
10.1998 - 10.2008
- Launched an online business news service for KPMG, a Fortune 500 company, delivering daily news and analysis covering several industries, including consumer markets and the financial services sector.
- Created blueprint for company-wide knowledge-management culture, breaking down silos around information and knowledge.
- Positioned KPMG as a leader in thought leadership, growing readership to over 100,000. Target audience included CEOs, CFOs, COOs, academia, etc.
- Created original commentary & analysis, often quoted in industry news.
Staff Writer, Analyst
Primedia
Stamford, CT
03.1994 - 06.1996
- As a former business analyst for Dun & Bradstreet, instituted more analysis in covering the direct marketing industry for a monthly magazine.
- Developed the first in a series of yearly reports on the direct marketing industry, becoming a new revenue stream for the company.
Education
Master of Arts - Interactive Telecommunications Programs
New York University
New York, NYMaster of Arts - Journalism & General Studies
New York University
New York, NYBachelor of Science - Finance
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CTSkills
- Collateral creation
- Content development
- Social media development & coordination
- Editorial planning
- Thought leadership
- Research & analysis
- Video editing
- Public and private sector liaison
Public Sector: FEMA Deployment History
FEMA, Private Sector Specialist (completed training as PSS)
DR-4399 (10/14/2018–12/21/2018); DR-4337 (9/13/2017–2/1/2018); DR-4285 (11/16/2016–2/3/2017); DR-4085 (10/31/2012–12/14/2012):
- Performed outreach to businesses and associations to inform about disaster recovery assistance. Acted as liaison with state emergency team to identify organizations that needed assistance, coordinating with state and FEMA teams to connect organizations with the correct resources. Proficient on meeting daily reporting requirements and elevated several issues to senior management and captured stories worth highlighting in reports.
- Resolved White House issues flagged in the disaster area. Helped survivors navigate through the recovery resources to receive financial assistance. Assisted housing team and identified areas for temporary housing.
- Worked with the private sector to identify direct-lease housing for over 600 individuals and families in South Florida, working across functional areas to share situational awareness and problem-solve.
- Managed the Private Sector database of outreach, documenting the areas and level of outreach.
- Identified large-scale advertising venues to inform the public about disaster assistance.
- Arranged community speaking engagements and participated on panel discussions on disaster assistance.
- Skilled at community outreach and taking a boots-on-the-ground approach.
Timeline
Sr. Communications Manager
Grace Farms Foundation
01.2019 - Current
Sr. Social Media Content Producer (Freelance)
TheSocialArchitects
04.2016 - Current
Encore Fellow
UConn
03.2015 - 09.2015
Senior Copy Writer
R/GA
05.2010 - 01.2012
Writer & Editor
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
Director/Producer
Two Rams, Windhorse Films LLC
01.2000 - 10.2008
Digital Content Manager, Editor
KPMG LLP
10.1998 - 10.2008
Staff Writer, Analyst
Primedia
03.1994 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Interactive Telecommunications Programs
New York University
Master of Arts - Journalism & General Studies
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Fairfield University