Kelly Young
Director of Public Relations
Caldwell VanRiper (CVR)
Education
High School
Warren Central High School
Warren Central High School
Graduate
Certification/License
IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs
IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Career
Director of Public Relations
Develop & implement strategies that reflect an organization's strategic vision using various communications tools.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Journalism
Writing
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
No two days are the same in public relations! I spend my day communicating with - and on behalf of clients, addressing any pressing issues, writing and pitching news stories, blogs and social media posts, searching opportunities to increase client visibility, advocating on behalf of clients, collaborating with the CVR creative team to develop communications tools, and manage and build relationships that benefit clients and the agency.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Graduate
Certification/License
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"When I decided to go out on my own and create Baise Communications to focus on nonprofits, I heard "nonprofits don't have any money. Why focus on them?" ... My "why" is because I'm passionate about my work and the work of these amazing organizations."
