Kelly Downey

Senior Vice President Communications @Shamin Abas Associates

New York, NY, US

Create and implement successful media relations campaigns, business development and branding strategies, partnerships and sponsorships, and experiential marketing for premium brands seeking to connect with the exceptionally affluent, achieving rich and extensive media attention at the local, national and international levels. Current and past ultra-luxury lifestyle and business clients include: Czinger Vehicles, Maserati North America, Space Perspective, Ferretti Group (Riva, Pershing, Ferretti Yachts, CRN, Custom Line, Itama, Mochi Craft, Wally), LIND, Yafa Signed Jewelry, David Candaux, Dutch Design, Savoir, The Concours Club, Burgess Yachts, Ferrari North America, Christie\'s Auction House, LIND, Gulf Craft Group, Swire Properties, NetJets, Bell Helicopter, Triton Submarines, MB & F, Steinway & Sons, The Nautilus Maldives, Daniel Boulud (and his collection of restaurants around the globe), The Bridge, Wrist Aficionado, Jacob & Co, Ferris + Partners, Sant Ambroeus, Bridgehampton Polo Club, The Dalmore and Tamara Comolli-Conceptualize and implement tailored, strategic brand marketing campaigns designed specifically to resonate with the account\'s ideal client, increasing and elevating brand desirability-Create proposals for new clients, often pitching business alongside the company president, as well as independently-Supervise and coach a team of account managers, coordinators, freelancers and interns, setting benchmarks for excellence and ensuring client deliverables are held to the highest standard-Counsel clients and conduct one-on-one and group media training for national television opportunities and crisis communications-Develop job postings, administer recruitment advertising and track results. Pre-screen qualified candidates for open positions-Seek out opportunities to position the Shamin Abas Public Relations brand and its founder, Shamin Abas, favorably amongst current and prospective clients via expert panels, awards and media coverage.

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts

Television Accreditation