Kelly Banaszak

Kelly Banaszak has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Kelly currently serves as the Director of Brand & Communication at APPLIED Adhesives. Previously, Kelly held various roles at companies such as Aramark, Rita's Franchise Company, Star Group, Drexel University College of Medicine, and Running Press Book Publishers.

At Aramark, Kelly worked as the Director of Marketing Communications, collaborating with C-suite executives to establish strategic messaging and priorities. Kelly also provided internal and external communications support to accounts in sectors like Higher Education, Healthcare, and Business Dining across North America. Prior to this, Kelly served as a Senior Communications Manager at Aramark, where they supported corporate communications for multiple accounts.

During their time at Rita's Franchise Company, Kelly was the Director of Corporate Communications. Kelly played a pivotal role in developing and executing public relations and social networking programs that supported sales growth and promotions.

Before joining Aramark and Rita's Franchise Company, Kelly worked as an Sr. Account Executive at Star Group, where they developed public relations plans and executed media relations activities for clients in various sectors, including healthcare, retail, real estate, and restaurants. Their efforts resulted in media placements in prominent outlets like O Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, and more.

Kelly started their career at Drexel University College of Medicine as a Communications Coordinator, where they produced and implemented media relations plans to support the college's strategic goals. Additionally, they worked as a Publicity Assistant at Running Press Book Publishers, establishing relationships with the media and overseeing publicity efforts for upcoming releases.

Throughout their career, Kelly has demonstrated expertise in strategic communications, media relations, internal and external messaging, and public relations. Their wide-ranging experience and accomplishments make their a valuable asset in the field of brand and communication.

Kelly Banaszak received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Rowan University, which they attended from 1998 to 2002.