I am a Corporate brand builder deeply passionate and rooted in uniting consumers with authentic, purpose-driven companies to foster long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships. My diverse experience ranges from nonprofit to Fortune 15 companies, with an unmatched grit and a yearning for lifelong learning.
Brian Kearney
PR & Marketing Machine | Brand Builder | Strategist | Storyteller
Phone:
973-219-7371
Email:
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Address:
Flanders, NJ
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EXPERIENCE
2020-Present
Communications Manager
Hunterdon Art Museum
Championed organization-wide innovation by transforming the museum’s art exhibitions and vast programming to a virtual format that would be accessible and sustainable throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Optimized communications and marketing strategies during COVID-19 shutdown, nourishing relationships with constituents and forming new ones with underserved communities through new virtual programming.
2011-2020
Freelancer
Driving Force Communications
Transformed client's digital presence through communication audits, audience segmentation, qualitative research, and crafting of new messages to increase brand awareness, web traffic, and online conversions. Clients in the fashion, lifestyle, CPG, nonprofit, and B2B sectors
2017-2018
Office of the Chairman Communications Contractor
Johnson & Johnson
Spearheaded the development and launch of Chairman & CEO Alex Gorsky’s internal blog, overseeing external partner agencies support, ghostwriting internal and public-facing content on behalf of Mr. Gorsky, and distributing content via appropriate internal and external channels.
2016-2017
Director, Marketing & Communications
Project HEAL
Created, executed, and optimized multichannel marketing campaigns for the organization and its 40+ chapters around the globe. Managed team of 25 to assist in tactical execution and management of marketing initiatives at the national level, while mentoring individuals at the chapter level. Manage annual six-figure marketing budget. Lead media and influencer outreach, as well as the planning of national events. Coordinate webpage maintenance to ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly.
2015-2016
Digital Public Relations Specialist
Blue Fountain Media
Drove public relations efforts across the digital landscape to enhance domain authority, grow brand awareness, and increase eCommerce conversions of client products and services. Provided research and analytical support for digital marketing strategies and campaigns to identify KPIs, report on results and analytics, as well as optimized each campaign as needed.
EDUCATION
2011-2014
Bachelor's Degree
Rowan University
Major: Public Relations & Advertising
Minor: Applied Communications
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Public Relations
Multichannel Marketing
Social Media
Adaptability
Creativity
Analytical & Critical Thinking
Digital Marketing
Storytelling
Google Analytics
Leadership & Teamwork