Chris Kelly
About Chris Kelly
Chris Kelly is the National Account Director at Cision, with over a decade of experience in account management and business development.
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Chris Kelly holds the position of National Account Director at Cision. He brings to this role a wealth of experience accumulated over a decade in account management and business development.
Current Role at Cision
Chris Kelly joined Cision in January 2022 as a National Account Director. In this role, he is responsible for managing key accounts and driving strategic initiatives to ensure client satisfaction and business growth.
Previous Experience at Socialbakers
Before joining Cision, Chris worked at Socialbakers for seven years, starting as a Business Development Representative from 2014 to 2016. He was then promoted to Account Manager, a role he held from 2016 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a significant role in client acquisition and retention, contributing to the company's growth.
Education and Expertise
Chris Kelly earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing and Finance from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His strong educational background in both fields complements his practical experience in account management and business development.
Internships and Early Career
Chris Kelly gained valuable early career experience through internships at several prominent organizations. He worked as a USA Strategic Marketing Intern at NBCUniversal, Inc. in 2012, and as a Circulations Intern at the New York Post in 2009. Additionally, he held roles such as Business Development Intern at Netmining and held various positions at the Town of North Hempstead, contributing to his diverse skill set.