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KElly Mensah

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Adept at driving organizational growth, I spearheaded business development strategies at Carroll Strategies, governmental change at the City of Albuquerque, and career abnd business enhancement in New Mexico, Texas, New Jersey and the Nation of Kuwait, enhancing client engagement and corporate communications. My expertise in service marketing and my ability to foster robust government and media relationships have significantly contributed to achieving key objectives. Skilled in event management and proposal writing, I excel in transforming challenges into opportunities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Business Development/ PR Consultant

Carroll Strategies
Albuquerque, NM
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive business development strategy for the organization.
  • Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop and execute PR campaigns.
  • Prepared press releases, media kits, and other materials for distribution.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions focused on generating fresh ideas for campaigns.
  • Oversaw strategic event planning, executive presentation materials and visual presentations.
  • Researched and reacted expeditiously to internal and external communications needs.
  • Developed content for company websites, social media pages and messaging platforms.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients, government officials and media representatives.

Community Policing Coordinator

City of Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings with City, State, and Federal agencies.
  • Organized team events to promote increased community policing.
  • Selected City volunteers to provide oversight of the Albuquerque Police Department.
  • Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
  • Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
  • Arranged special events highlighting the difficulties and challenges faced by Albuquerque law enforcement.
  • Oversaw department budget, scheduling, and expenditures.

State Coordinator/ Career Readiness Counselor

Patriot Enterprises
Albuquerque, NM
02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Created and maintained a database of contacts for effective communication with key partners.
  • Developed and implemented outreach strategies to engage stakeholders in the state.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to identify opportunities for mutual benefit.
  • Prepared written materials such as fact sheets, newsletters, and briefing documents.
  • Participated in statewide coalitions focused on advancing specific causes or interests.

Career Readiness Coordinator

Serco Global Services
Albuqquerque, El Paso, And Kuwait City, Multiple
10.2012 - 10.2016
  • Provided comprehensive career counseling services to soldiers and veterans of all ages and levels of experience.
  • Assessed clients' skills, interests, abilities, values, and personality type in order to develop an effective job search strategy.
  • Developed individualized action plans for clients seeking employment or transitioning from the military into new careers.
  • Conducted US Army workshops on topics such as resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking strategies, and job search resources.
  • Coached clients on how to effectively communicate their qualifications during interviews.
  • Advised clients on the importance of continuing education in order to stay competitive in the job market, techniques on starting businesses, and apprenticeship programs.

Media Specialist

US Fish and Wildlife Service
Albuquerque, NM
03.2009 - 11.2011
  • Assisted with the development of audio-visual materials for educational programs.
  • Created instructional videos to promote learning initiatives.
  • Coordinated activities related to video streaming, webcasts, and interactive presentations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Developed content for multiple news outlets, including newspapers and magazines.
  • Interviewed sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories.
  • Wrote and distributed press releases with photos to print, broadcast and social media on behalf of clients.

Education

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Journalism

Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
05-1989

Skills

  • Service marketing
  • Organizational Development
  • Customer Engagement
  • Corporate Communications
  • Proposal Writing
  • Event Management
  • Writing for TV, Radio, Web and Print
  • Interviewing/ Research
  • Volunteer Management
  • Government, Public and Media Outreach

Affiliations

  • Athletics
  • Fiction and nonfiction writing
  • Travel

Accomplishments

  • Awarded grant for New Mexico Community Devlopment
  • Writer of four successful RFPs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Business Development/ PR Consultant

Carroll Strategies
02.2023 - Current

Community Policing Coordinator

City of Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - Current

State Coordinator/ Career Readiness Counselor

Patriot Enterprises
02.2018 - 06.2020

Career Readiness Coordinator

Serco Global Services
10.2012 - 10.2016

Media Specialist

US Fish and Wildlife Service
03.2009 - 11.2011

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship

Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/ Journalism

Eastern New Mexico University

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