Leila Olsen

About Leila Olsen

Dedicated, energetic professional with strong interpersonal and communications skills and a passion for building sustainable, innovative, and equitable companies. Proven B2B and B2C marketing results in the financial, entertainment, food, and fashion industries. Experience with digital and omni-channel marketing strategy and content creation, marketing communication, social media, web and email optimization and personalization, ERG leadership, DEI curriculum creation and implementation, sustainability strategy, and account and project management.

Experience

1. Manager, Community Partnerships and Engagement

   American Express

   Dec 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Coordinate volunteer efforts for ~17k colleagues -Manage partnerships with US-based nonprofits focused on youth mentors, financial literacy, and career readiness-Support Colleague Networks (ERGs) and business units to set up volunteer events -Create and execute nonprofit grants and payments-Support annual giving season campaign

Education

• The American University in Cairo

  Arabic and Cultural Studies

  2008 — 2008

• Universidad de Sevilla

  Spanish and Business studies

  2010 — 2010

• UW Foster School of Business

  Marketing, Spanish, Certificate of International Studies and Business

  2007 — 2012

• EF Language Abroad

  French Language

Skills

• Blogging
• Press Releases
• Email Marketing
• Online Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Event Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Creative Direction
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Advertising