Hi, I'm Kelly Young, a multichannel content and marketing professional with a deep passion for digital strategy, copywriting, and community engagement. With over a decade of experience working across B2B and B2C environments, I love crafting clear and intuitive content that really connects with people across various platforms. I'm naturally creative and enjoy juggling diverse projects, leading teams, and creating unique experiences both online and offline. I’m also an experienced business English teacher, which helps me simplify complex ideas for different audiences. When I'm not working, I enjoy bringing flexibility and mindfulness into my life as a certified yoga instructor and reiki practitioner. I really thrive in dynamic environments where I can blend strategic planning with hands-on content creation while building meaningful relationships.

Kelly Young

Hi, I'm Kelly Young, a multichannel content and marketing professional with a deep passion for digital strategy, copywriting, and community engagement. With over a decade of experience working across B2B and B2C environments, I love crafting clear and intuitive content that really connects with people across various platforms. I'm naturally creative and enjoy juggling diverse projects, leading teams, and creating unique experiences both online and offline. I’m also an experienced business English teacher, which helps me simplify complex ideas for different audiences. When I'm not working, I enjoy bringing flexibility and mindfulness into my life as a certified yoga instructor and reiki practitioner. I really thrive in dynamic environments where I can blend strategic planning with hands-on content creation while building meaningful relationships.

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Hi, I’m Kelly Young, a multichannel content and marketing professional with a deep passion for digital strategy, copywriting, and community engagement. With over a decade of experience working across B2B and B2C environments, I love crafting clear and intuitive content that really connects with people across various platforms. I’m naturally creative and enjoy juggling diverse projects, leading teams, and creating unique experiences both online and offline.

I’m also an experienced business English teacher, which helps me simplify complex ideas for different audiences. When I’m not working, I enjoy bringing flexibility and mindfulness into my life as a certified yoga instructor and reiki practitioner. I really thrive in dynamic environments where I can blend strategic planning with hands-on content creation while building meaningful relationships.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Community Manager at Terranova Spirits
January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Managed day-to-day social media presence, including content creation across multiple brand profiles in the premium spirits category, building consistent engagement and tone across platforms.
Conversational Business English Teacher at Vaughan Systems Ltd
January 1, 2019 - Present
Design & deliver tailored business English classes to corporate clients of various levels.
Digital Marketing & Communications Manager at Laminex New Zealand
December 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Led digital & communications strategy across web, social, email & paid media. Content creation & editing: web, social, email, blogs and paid media. Led cross-functional teams on major website migrations/build projects. Planned & executed several major product launches & company events.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Auckland
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Bachelor of Arts at The University of Auckland
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004

Qualifications

Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services