Kelly Hoover, MBA
About Kelly Hoover, MBA
Kelly Hoover, MBA, is the Manager of Inside New Business at Cision, with extensive experience in business development and customer content specialization.
Current Position at Cision
Kelly Hoover currently holds the position of Manager, Inside New Business at Cision since June 2023. In this role, Hoover is responsible for managing new business strategies and developing relationships with potential clients. She focuses on understanding client needs and providing solutions that support their growth objectives.
Previous Roles at Cision
Before her current role, Kelly Hoover worked at Cision in various capacities. She served as a Senior Inside Business Development professional from 2021 to 2023, focusing on generating new business opportunities. Prior to that, she was part of the Inside New Business Development team from 2019 to 2021, where she worked on initial client engagement and business development strategies.
Experience with PR Newswire
Kelly Hoover worked at PR Newswire for six years in Cleveland, Ohio. She started as a Customer Content Specialist from 2013 to 2016, where she managed client content and distribution strategies. She was later promoted to Senior Customer Content Specialist from 2016 to 2019, taking on more senior responsibilities in client content management and strategic consultations.
Education and Qualifications
Kelly Hoover holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cleveland State University, completed in 2021. She also possesses a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations from Ohio University, earned in 2013. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in business development and client relations.
Consulting and Client Relations
Hoover is known for consulting clients on effective distribution strategies and best SEO practices, showcasing her expertise in communication and digital marketing strategies. Her passion for building relationships and defining success for clients has been a notable part of her professional approach, emphasizing client satisfaction and growth.