Kelly Carlson

Current

Marketing Consultant at (Self-Employed)

Past

Account Planner at Periscope
Account Manager at Access Information Systems
Event Marketing & Promotions at ABC Radio Stations

Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor at Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Direct Marketing Project Manager at TFG Direct
Credit Analyst at Strategic Mortgage Services

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Education

Hastings Senior High
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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Connections

190 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Kelly Carlson’s Experience

Marketing Consultant

(Self-Employed)

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2003 — Present (5 years 4 months)

Project duties included development of sales & marketing collateral, writing & editing copy for marketing materials & a variety of presentations, promotional materials development, tradeshow coordination, direct mail coordination, packaging coordination, database management, overall corporate communications, website management, vendor management, market research, strategic planning, general marketing communications, account management, public relations, & project management.

ACCOUNT EXPERIENCE:

o MN Judicial Branch (Research Analyst)
o Memorial Blood Centers (Marketing Research Analyst)
o World Future Society (Marketing Consultant)
o The Don Edam Group (Marketing Manager/Business Development)
o Appointed Interiors (Marketing Consultant)
o French Meadow Bakery & Café (Marketing Consultant/Graphic Design)
o AdFed/Ad2 of MN (Online Marketing/Photography)
o Starlight Coffee Shoppe (Marketing Communications Specialist)
o Mark Erjavec, Entrepreneur (Public Relations/Networking)
Account Planner

Periscope

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 3 months)

Provided primary and secondary market research and analysis for clients; detailed reports and presentations of research findings, implications, and recommendations; competitor and industry research for new business development; as well as statistical analysis, project management, and day-to-day client activity management for clients.

Initiated and produced a weekly Trend Report, which provided industry, technology, and population trending data for the company’s employees and clients.

ACCOUNT EXPERIENCE:

o Boston Scientific
o Cox Communications
o Roche Diagnostics
o CenterPoint Energy
o Rust-Oleum
o Metro Transit
o Concordia University
o Treasure Island Resort & Casino
o The City of St. Louis Park
o Oceanaire Seafood Room
o Buca di Bepo
o Papa Murphy's Pizza
Account Manager

Access Information Systems

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Insurance industry)

December 2001 — December 2005 (4 years 1 month)

Researched, interpreted, and provided real estate information and analysis for a variety of clientele including title insurance companies, banks, mortgage companies, attorneys, and credit unions.
Event Marketing & Promotions

ABC Radio Stations

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

1998 — 2005 (7 years)
Professional Ballroom Dance Instructor

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)

2000 — 2004 (4 years)
Direct Marketing Project Manager

TFG Direct

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

1997 — 1999 (2 years)
Credit Analyst

Strategic Mortgage Services

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Financial Services industry)

1995 — 1997 (2 years)

Kelly Carlson’s Education

Hastings Senior High

1991 — 1995
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

Business Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Mass Communication

Additional Information

Kelly Carlson’s Interests:

Innovation, futures and strategy planning, design, persuasion, brand development, consumer insight, market research, organizational change, new ventures, business deals, new experiences, challenges, problem solving, game theory, photography, DanceSport, world travel...