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Kelsi Gantt

# Communications Manager

Actively looking · Member since 1 Sep 2023 [Message](https://jobicy.com/dashboard-page.md)

ShareLocationUnited StatesDesired salaryfrom 55 USD/hourlyWork preferenceFull Time, ContractExperience levelNot set
* [Overview](#overview)
* [Portfolio 0](#portfolio)
* [Services 0](#services)

## About

Professional summaryI’m a Communications professional and gifted storyteller who is inspired by the power of social media and committed to amplifying the voices of people of color. I’m observant, highly emotionally intelligent, resourceful, authentic, and committed to making a positive social impact.

## Skills

24 capabilities[Brand Strategy](https://jobicy.com/talent/brand-strategy.md)[Communication Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication-skills.md)[Computer Literacy](https://jobicy.com/talent/computer-literacy.md)[Copywriting](https://jobicy.com/talent/copywriting.md)[Creative Thinking](https://jobicy.com/talent/creative-thinking.md)[Creative Writing](https://jobicy.com/talent/creative-writing.md)[Critical Thinking](https://jobicy.com/talent/critical-thinking.md)[Data Entry](https://jobicy.com/talent/data-entry.md)[Diversity And Inclusion](https://jobicy.com/talent/diversity-and-inclusion.md)[Editing](https://jobicy.com/talent/editing.md)[Empathy](https://jobicy.com/talent/empathy.md)[Flexibility](https://jobicy.com/talent/flexibility.md)[Interpersonal Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/interpersonal-skills.md)[Problem Solving](https://jobicy.com/talent/problem-solving.md)[Public Relations](https://jobicy.com/talent/public-relations.md)[Relationship Building](https://jobicy.com/talent/relationship-building.md)[Self motivated](https://jobicy.com/talent/self-motivated.md)[Slack](https://jobicy.com/talent/slack.md)[Strategic Thinking](https://jobicy.com/talent/strategic-thinking.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-leadership.md)[Windows OS](https://jobicy.com/talent/windows-os.md)[WordPress](https://jobicy.com/talent/wordpress.md)[Writing](https://jobicy.com/talent/writing.md)[Zoom](https://jobicy.com/talent/zoom.md)

## Experience

Career history

### Communications Manager II · GoFundMe

To 8/2023• Pitched thousands of fundraisers to secure GoFundMe press coverage with local, regional, and national media with an average 50% success rate
• Conceptualized and pioneered GoFundMe's Black Joy program, GoFindYou, along with various initiatives, including a Black Business Month Grant program and textbook fund for HBCU
students, which was featured in Essence and Washington Post
• Managed local/regional crisis communications by working cross-functionally and sharing verified fundraisers with media
• Provided on-the-record statements to reporters and media
• Generated "good news" headlines and created viral press moments for GoFundMe
• Increased donation revenue by $13 million due to press coverage

### Communications Manager · GoFundMe

To 7/2022

### Communications Associate · GoFundMe

To 7/2020

### Technical Support Agent · GoFundMe

To 7/2019

### Client Support Specialist · Axos Bank

To 4/2017

## Education

Learning history

### National University

2011 – 2013MA Human Resource Management

4.91 GPA, graduated with distinction

### University of Tennessee, Kmoxville

2001 – 2005MS Communications, Advertising major

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