Kelli Malella Martin

Kelli Malella Martin is an experienced professional in the music industry, serving as the Director of Publicity at Metal Blade Records since June 2022. Prior to this role, Kelli operated as an Independent Business Owner at Kelli Malella-Martin Entertainment from August 2016 to August 2022, providing services in PR, marketing, and artist development. Kelli's extensive background at Metal Blade Records also includes significant positions as A&R and VP of Promotional Marketing/Advertising from January 2001 to August 2016, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing press campaigns, advertising strategies, and artist engagement. Additional experience includes a brief tenure as Director of Advertising/Marketing at Decibel Magazine in early 2007 and an earlier role as a Body Piercer from 1998 to 2001. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from the University of Phoenix and an Associate of Arts in Business from Moorpark College.