Jessica Kelly
About Jessica Kelly
Jessica Kelly is a Program Specialist at the American Chemical Society, where she manages the quality of published material and oversees the abstract collection system for meetings. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management from James Madison University and has experience in event management and training.
Work at American Chemical Society
Jessica Kelly has been employed at the American Chemical Society (ACS) as a Program Specialist since 2020. In her role, she manages the quality of published material through program integrity checks. She oversees the abstract collection system and management for ACS national and regional meetings, as well as specialty conferences. Additionally, she maintains oversight of professional services vendors and contractors. Jessica creates and leads training sessions for meeting planners, assisting them in organizing and managing their programs. She also contributes to the development and testing of member-facing applications that support the Division of Membership & Scientific Advancement.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Kelly earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from James Madison University, where she also pursued minors in General Business and Human Resource Development. She attended the university from 2015 to 2019, completing her studies over a four-year period. Her educational background equips her with skills relevant to program management, event planning, and customer service, which she applies in her current role at the American Chemical Society.
Background
Prior to her current position at the American Chemical Society, Jessica Kelly gained valuable experience in event management and customer service. She worked as a Senior Conference Assistant at Conference Managers for one year, from 2019 to 2020, in Herndon, VA. Earlier, she served as an Event Manager for a themed dinner at James Madison University in 2018 for eight months. Jessica also completed internships at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa and Marriott International, where she focused on corporate and guest experience roles, respectively.
Achievements
Jessica Kelly has developed a strong foundation in program management and event planning through her various roles. At the American Chemical Society, she has successfully created and led training sessions for meeting planners. Her oversight of the abstract collection system for national and regional meetings demonstrates her ability to manage complex processes. Jessica's work in developing member-facing applications further highlights her commitment to enhancing member services within the organization.