Mitch O'kelly
About Mitch O'kelly
Mitch O'Kelly is a Global Customs Associate at Flexport in Lexington, Kentucky, with a background in marketing and trade research.
Current Position at Flexport
Mitch O'kelly is currently working as a Global Customs Associate at Flexport in the Lexington, Kentucky Area. In this role, he navigates the complexities of international trade regulations and ensures seamless customs processes. Leveraging his expertise, Mitch plays a key role in enabling smooth and compliant global shipments for Flexport's clients.
Previous Role at Flexport
Before assuming his current position, Mitch O'kelly worked as a Global Customs Analyst at Flexport. From 2019 to 2021, he served in the Greater New York City Area. During this time, he provided analytical support and insights into customs procedures, optimizing operational efficiency and compliance for the company. His role was integral in facilitating smooth cross-border movements and addressing regulatory challenges.
Experience at University of Kentucky
Mitch O'kelly has significant experience as a Sports Marketing Intern with UK Athletics at the University of Kentucky, where he worked from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he developed promotional initiatives to increase student attendance at athletic events, coordinated sponsor activations during football, baseball, and soccer matches, and managed sponsorship graphics and videos on score and ribbon boards for football games. Additionally, he monitored social media trends for potential marketing opportunities and executed game-day scripts to ensure a positive fan and partner experience.
Education and Academic Background
Mitch O'kelly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Kentucky, which he attained from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he studied International Business Administration at Universidad de La Sabana, where he benefited from an education abroad program in 2017 for 11 months. His educational background has provided him with a robust understanding of both domestic and international markets.
Early Career and Internships
Mitch O'kelly gained early career experience as a Trade Research Intern at World Trade Center Kentucky, where he worked in 2018 for three months. Furthermore, he served as an Event Marketing Specialist at Ale-8-One Bottling Company from 2016 to 2018. These roles honed his skills in market research, event coordination, and promotional activities, contributing to his professional development in the marketing and trade sectors.