Keon Young

About Keon Young

Known for bridging strategic communications and culture-driven marketing through my…

Experience

1. Sports & Entertainment Media Relations Specialist

   Encompass Digital Media

   Jul 2007 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Successfully pitch and secure content/interview placement for senior-level military personnel with top tier media outlets, including but not limited to ESPN, USA Today, Washington Post, CNN, Los Angeles Times and Associated Press• Effectively plan and produce exceptional media and public relations programs and key live events, including: NCAA College Football (National College Football Championship – national anthem live look-in coordination with deployed troops), NBA (USO Hoops for Troops), WrestleMania (WWE), Ellen DeGeneres Show (Annual Mother’s Day on-air surprises), NFL (Super Bowl National Anthem live shot coordination), Presidential Inaugural Ball (Live talk back coordination between President Barack Obama and deployed service members 2009, 2013)

Education

• Morris Brown College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Management
• Problem Solving
• Public Relations
• Media Planning
• Media Relations
• Product Marketing
• Entertainment Industry
• Sponsorship Management
• Social Networking
• Consumer Behaviour
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Media
• B2b
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Branding & Identity
• Leadership
• Artist Development
• Corporate Communications
• Sponsorship
• Media & Entertainment
• Field Marketing
• New Media
• Influencer Marketing
• Branded Content
• Social Media
• Brand Management
• Entertainment Management
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Marketing Communications
• Contract Management
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Entertainment
• Key Account Management
• Corporate Branding
• Cultural Diversity
• Customer Service
• Strategic Partnerships