Erin St. John Kelly
Director of External Relations at WEDI (Westminster Economic Development Initiative)- Claim this Profile
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Gwen Baggs Ito
Erin is a terrific writer brimming with fresh ideas. She’s creative and fun, but still maintains a very serious commitment to causes that impassion her. She understands the unique perks and challenges of education marketing, and as the communications director for Buffalo Seminary, she's taken the school’s marketing initiatives to a new level. As the school's previous marketing director, I deeply respect and value her work. Finally, as an alum and the parent of a young alum, I am grateful for her commitment to SEM.
Sonia von Gutfeld
Erin was first my colleague and then my supervisor at Columbia Law School. She has an ear for language, a strong grasp of long-term goals and strategy, and a sparkling sense of humor. As a supervisor, she always provided valuable, constructive criticism, and she helped me grow as a writer and professional.
LinkedIn User
Erin St. John Kelly is a talented and seasoned writer who I have had the privilege to work with on projects for Buffalo Magazine. She "gets it" - her work is creative, professional and responsible - and those traits often do not go hand-in-hand. She comes highly recommended.
Gwen Baggs Ito
Erin is a terrific writer brimming with fresh ideas. She’s creative and fun, but still maintains a very serious commitment to causes that impassion her. She understands the unique perks and challenges of education marketing, and as the communications director for Buffalo Seminary, she's taken the school’s marketing initiatives to a new level. As the school's previous marketing director, I deeply respect and value her work. Finally, as an alum and the parent of a young alum, I am grateful for her commitment to SEM.
Sonia von Gutfeld
Erin was first my colleague and then my supervisor at Columbia Law School. She has an ear for language, a strong grasp of long-term goals and strategy, and a sparkling sense of humor. As a supervisor, she always provided valuable, constructive criticism, and she helped me grow as a writer and professional.
LinkedIn User
Erin St. John Kelly is a talented and seasoned writer who I have had the privilege to work with on projects for Buffalo Magazine. She "gets it" - her work is creative, professional and responsible - and those traits often do not go hand-in-hand. She comes highly recommended.
Gwen Baggs Ito
Erin is a terrific writer brimming with fresh ideas. She’s creative and fun, but still maintains a very serious commitment to causes that impassion her. She understands the unique perks and challenges of education marketing, and as the communications director for Buffalo Seminary, she's taken the school’s marketing initiatives to a new level. As the school's previous marketing director, I deeply respect and value her work. Finally, as an alum and the parent of a young alum, I am grateful for her commitment to SEM.
Sonia von Gutfeld
Erin was first my colleague and then my supervisor at Columbia Law School. She has an ear for language, a strong grasp of long-term goals and strategy, and a sparkling sense of humor. As a supervisor, she always provided valuable, constructive criticism, and she helped me grow as a writer and professional.
LinkedIn User
Erin St. John Kelly is a talented and seasoned writer who I have had the privilege to work with on projects for Buffalo Magazine. She "gets it" - her work is creative, professional and responsible - and those traits often do not go hand-in-hand. She comes highly recommended.
Gwen Baggs Ito
Erin is a terrific writer brimming with fresh ideas. She’s creative and fun, but still maintains a very serious commitment to causes that impassion her. She understands the unique perks and challenges of education marketing, and as the communications director for Buffalo Seminary, she's taken the school’s marketing initiatives to a new level. As the school's previous marketing director, I deeply respect and value her work. Finally, as an alum and the parent of a young alum, I am grateful for her commitment to SEM.
Sonia von Gutfeld
Erin was first my colleague and then my supervisor at Columbia Law School. She has an ear for language, a strong grasp of long-term goals and strategy, and a sparkling sense of humor. As a supervisor, she always provided valuable, constructive criticism, and she helped me grow as a writer and professional.
LinkedIn User
Erin St. John Kelly is a talented and seasoned writer who I have had the privilege to work with on projects for Buffalo Magazine. She "gets it" - her work is creative, professional and responsible - and those traits often do not go hand-in-hand. She comes highly recommended.
Experience
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WEDI (Westminster Economic Development Initiative)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of External Relations
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Buffalo Seminary
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Communications
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2021
I tend to SEM's public face. Responsible for the SEM annual report, SEM Today magazine, SEM Weekly (a weekly enews and blog) social media, and website editing and optimization. Produce and place SEM print, and digital campaigns and advertisements, billboards, produce video. Manage freelance designers and photographers. Strategize with admissions and development departments on admission, capital campaign, annual giving, and events - both virtual and in-person - and produce the accompanying collateral material, press releases, social media.
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The Buffalo News
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Jan 2011 - Mar 2021
Freelance contributing writer to special sections: health, education, home, and "Buffalo" magazine. Freelance contributing writer to special sections: health, education, home, and "Buffalo" magazine.
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International Institute of Buffalo
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development and Communications
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
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Columbia Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Press Officer
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Sep 2007 - Mar 2009
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Food Bank For New York City
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Manager
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2006 - 2007
Print and web materials, campaign materials and strategic planning. Communications with donors, board members, news outlets. Print and web materials, campaign materials and strategic planning. Communications with donors, board members, news outlets.
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The New York Times
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Copy girl, news clerk, news assistant, contributing writer
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1990 - 1996
Began as a copy girl and became a news clerk then news assistant. While there and since, I contributed freelance stories to many sections including Metro, City, Business, Dining, Styles, Travel and Book Review. Began as a copy girl and became a news clerk then news assistant. While there and since, I contributed freelance stories to many sections including Metro, City, Business, Dining, Styles, Travel and Book Review.
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Education
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1981 - 1987
Concordia University
B.A., Political Science and English Lit -
1977 - 1981
United Nations International School
Diploma & Partial IB
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