Erin Kelly — CEO
As a communications executive with 16+ years of experience, I build brand reputation, shape strategic narratives and lead high impact communications for global companies. I have led external communications for XPO spin off RXO, steered M&A messaging for a $6.7B acquisition at Rentokil/Terminix and developed executive visibility platforms that earned tier one media coverage. My background also includes directing sponsorship and marketing programs from NASCAR and Fortune 500 partnerships to integrated campaigns that connected brands with millions of fans and delivered measurable ROI. I bring deep expertise in media relations brand storytelling internal comms, crisis strategy and sponsorship activation with a track record of aligning cross functional teams across Fortune 500s startups and global brands. Whether navigating a major transformation or amplifying a brand’s voice, I help organizations connect with the audiences that matter most clearly, credibly and consistently. Specialties: Public relations, executive communications, media strategy, crisis response, internal comms, IPO and M&A, thought leadership, brand positioning, sponsorship strategy, stakeholder alignment
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic communications expert with extensive experience in brand management and public relations.
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Experience: 18 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Crisis Communications
- Strategic Communications
- Brand Management
- Integrated Marketing
- Business Development
- Brand Awareness
Career Highlights
- 16+ years of experience in strategic communications.
- Led high-impact communications for Fortune 500 companies.
- Expert in crisis strategy and brand storytelling.
Work Experience
Edelman Financial Engines
Senior Director of Corporate Communications and PR (2 mos)
RXO
Sr. Director of Public Relations (2 yrs 1 mo)
Rentokil Terminix
Director of Brand and Content (3 yrs)
BE First
Managing Partner (1 yr)
Drivers Choice Marketing
Director of Marketing (5 yrs)
Director of Public Relations - OneMain Financial Racing Program (1 yr)
Richard Childress Racing
Manager of Communications (1 yr)
Kevin Harvick, Inc.
Account Manager / PR Representative (7 mos)
Eddie Sharp Racing
Public Relations Manager (3 mos)
Motorsports agency
Senior Manager of Social Media and Public Relations (1 yr 2 mos)
Pfizer
Media Development (2 mos)
UNC Football
Recruiting Assistant (3 yrs 2 mos)
Education
at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor’s Degree at UNC School of Media and Journalism
at Université Paris-Sorbonne