John Kelly

About John Kelly

As a professional with a strong record of success in human resources, marketing and organizational development, I’ve learned the value of building a work culture based on teamwork and accountability.Throughout my career, I’ve delivered value through constant team engagement/development, optimizing resources and creating powerful learning programs for employees at all levels. I’ve also been key contributor on data-driven marketing programs that have delivered strong, sustainable growth. My passion is seeing the results of my team’s efforts reflected in business performance. As a team member, I contribute value by focusing on solutions and doing whatever is necessary to meet business objectives. As a leader, I help people see their own strengths and potential. I make sure my team understands the impact their daily actions have on business performance. Equally important is helping people develop their professional skills and advance within the company. I truly enjoy providing the guidance people need to grow and succeed. Watching someone I’ve coached or mentored advance in his/her career is very rewarding.I also enjoy solving business problems and managing through change. Whether the issue stems from competitive challenges or budget cuts that require you to do more with less – leading with integrity is crucial, as is communicating clearly and honestly. It’s very fulfilling to identify and implement solutions that transform problems into opportunities. Those who know me best know I’m committed to professional growth and development and I’ll always do what’s best for the company.Specialties: Leading and participating on high-performing, customer-centric teams Viewing business issues from diverse perspectives: marketing, HR, business development, service Communicating honestly, active listening, applying emotional intelligence to enhance understanding Building organizational capacity; forging strong teams, developing future leaders, coaching, mentoring

Experience

1. Senior Corporate Recruiter

   Valvoline Inc.

   Jul 2022 — Present · Lexington, KY, US

   Hired by Valvoline to help enhance recruiting process and find IT talent.

Education

• Xavier University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Marketing

Skills

• Business Development
• Instructional Design
• Digital Marketing
• Market Analysis
• Sourcing
• Program Management
• Temporary Placement
• Trend Identification
• Consumer Analytics
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Branding/Brand Management
• Recruiting
• Train the Trainer
• Customer Service
• Shopper Loyalty Programs
• Employee Relations
• Social Networking
• Market Research
• Strategy
• Networking
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Loyalty Marketing
• Lifestyle Segmentation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• Retail Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Consumer Insights
• Talent Development
• Credit Marketing
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Training Materials Development