Kelly Nelson

Kelly Nelson is an experienced marketing professional specializing in email marketing and strategic marketing initiatives in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the Email Marketing Manager at Charlestowne Hotels since June 2019, Kelly oversees email marketing efforts for over 1 million subscribers, achieving a significant 29:1 ROI and a 43% average open rate. Previously, as a Marketing Strategy Manager, Kelly developed marketing strategies for 13 hotel properties, focusing on brand building and revenue growth. Kelly's background includes serving as a Marketing Communications Coordinator at the South Carolina Aquarium, where targeted campaigns improved annual attendance revenue, and as a Marketing Manager with AmeriCorps for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Kelly holds an MBA in Hospitality Revenue Management from the College of Charleston and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Furman University.