Curtis George Kelly Jr

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Hi, I’m Curtis Kelly—a brand communications and media relations leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams for Fortune 500 firms, growth-stage brands, and founder-led ventures.

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Hi, I’m Curtis Kelly—a brand communications and media relations leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams for Fortune 500 firms, growth-stage brands, and founder-led ventures. I’m known for empathetic leadership, hands-on execution, and the ability to translate complex business strategy into tangible earned-media and reputational results.

I’ve consistently increased share of voice, guided executive visibility, and led integrated campaigns across regulated and consumer markets worldwide. I thrive on mentoring cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and balancing strategic storytelling with compliance in highly regulated industries.

  • 23 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Government

Work experience· 9 roles

MidAtlantic Metro Regional Communications Lead · TD BankApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Leads the development and execution of regional communications strategies across TD’s lines of business, social impact, and government relations; shapes external storytelling and regional visibility; cultivates local media relationships; balances creative strategy with regulatory compliance to drive authentic engagement.

Consumer and Digital Banking Media Strategy Lead · TD BankOct 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Strategic counselor across TD’s U.S. Consumer and Digital Banking businesses; developed and executed holistic storytelling strategies aligned with business goals and cultural trends; led internal communications and social media for senior leaders; integrated strategies across Consumer, Commercial, and Regional channels; launched AI use cases and Tap to Pay features.

Advice and Guidance Corporate Communications Manager · TD BankNov 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr

Directed multichannel internal and external communications for TD’s Advice & Guidance line; counseled leadership on thought leadership, employee engagement, and executive presence; crafted communications for national conferences and internal summits; developed cohesive storytelling aligned with customer objectives.

Consumer and Lifestyle Director · JonesWorks Inc.Jan 2020 – Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Principal Consultant · Hey Girl PRApr 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 8 mos
Vice President of Public Relations · BrandLink CommunicationsSep 2016 – Mar 2017 · 7 mos
Director of National Media Relations · Bloomingdale’sAug 2015 – Sep 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos
Public Relations Account Manager · BrandLink CommunicationsAug 2011 – Aug 2015 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Education

B.S. in Business Management · University of Phoenix2030 – 2011

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