“What I love about PR is developing strong relationships with my clients that ultimately enable effective teamwork and collaboration to launch and grow their brands.”

Strengths

Brand Building Targeted Media Relations Event Planning

Kelly establishes strong regional presences for Linhart PR’s national brand clients through highly targeted media relations programs. Her expertise is in strategic counsel, crisis communications, media relations, special event planning, marketing communications and cross-functional integrated approaches to brand building.

Client Highlights

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Chipotle Mexican Grill Niman Ranch Colorado Department of Transportation Wild Oats Markets Rocky Mountain Clothing Co. High Sierra Sport Company Devil’s Thumb Ranch Lotus Development Corp.

Experience

ClarusPR, Denver, 2002–2003: Client services manager handling all tactical campaign components for High Sierra Sport Company, a manufacturer of bags and luggage, and Devil’s Thumb Ranch, a year-round ranch resort in Winter Park, Colo. Johnson Communications, Colo., 2001–2002: A boutique travel, hospitality and consumer products marketing communications firm. Lois Paul & Partners, Boston, 1999–2001: Account representative at a high-tech PR firm responsible for managing initiatives for Lotus Development Corp.

Accolades

Since joining Linhart PR, Kelly has helped the agency win PRSA Colorado Gold Pick awards for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Colorado Department of Transportation, Commission on Family Medicine and Rocky Mountain Clothing Co.

Credentials

Communications degree, magna cum laude, Boston University