Ashlee Parker Osborne
About Ashlee Parker Osborne
Ashlee Parker Osborne serves as the Director of Business Communications at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2023. With a background in corporate communications and a Master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, she has previously worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including PBI-Gordon Corporation and Honeywell.
Work at Kennametal
Ashlee Parker Osborne has been serving as the Director of Business Communications at Kennametal since 2023. In this role, she is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is responsible for managing corporate communication needs. Her duties include overseeing town halls, ESOP meetings, HR communications, crisis communications, and internal communication strategies. This position allows her to collaborate closely with the executive team to ensure effective messaging and engagement within the organization.
Previous Experience at PBI-Gordon Corporation
Prior to her current role, Ashlee worked at PBI-Gordon Corporation as the Senior Corporate Communications Manager from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure, she led a marketing communications team of nine members, focusing on creative concepting, digital marketing campaigns, and video production. She played a significant role in supporting the company's strategic growth through engaging communication and innovative ideas.
Educational Background
Ashlee Parker Osborne holds a Master's Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from The University of Kansas, where she studied from 2019 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completing her studies from 1997 to 2000. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication strategies and marketing principles.
Career History in Communications
Ashlee has extensive experience in the field of communications, having held various roles over the years. She worked as a Communications Manager at Honeywell from 2019 to 2020 and as a Communications Lead from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier career includes positions as a Daybreak News Producer at WSOC-TV from 2002 to 2005 and as a Producer at WDAF-TV Fox 4 from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she served as a News Producer at KWTV for one year from 2001 to 2002.