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KELLY BLEWETT
kellyblewett@kbkpublicrelations.com / 513-608-8454
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Publicist—WaterBrook
Press, a division of Random House, Inc. (Louisville, Kentucky November
2008-present)
Under KBK’s banner, Kelly has represented several authors including Chuck Black,
Marlo Schalesky and Rene Gutteridge. For author feedback, visit Kelly’s endorsement page at KBKPublicRelations.com.
Freelance
Editor—Multnomah Books, a division of Random House, Inc.
(Colorado Springs, Colorado August 2007-October 2009)
Evaluated book proposals submitted by literary agents
and recommended passing or pursuing publication. Miscellaneous work as needed.
Publicist—WaterBrook Press,
a division of Random House, Inc.
(Colorado Springs, Colorado October
2007-August 2008)
Planned, executed and evaluated publicity campaigns for WaterBrook titles. Wrote media materials including press releases, pitch letters, and interview questions.
Orchestrated all print and online media coverage, coordinated blog campaigns,
and booked broadcast interviews. Coordinated author events (book signings, speaking
engagements) and served as media escort.
Publicity
Assistant—WaterBrook Press, a division of Random House, Inc.
(Colorado Springs, Colorado March 2006-October 2007)
EDITORIAL INTERNSHIPS
Louisville
Magazine (Louisville, Kentucky, September 2005-January 2006)
Philomel Books, an imprint
of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. (New York City, June 2005-August 2005)
NavPress
(Colorado Springs, June 2003-August 2003)
EDUCATION
Master’s Candidate and Graduate Fellow—University
of Louisville (Louisville, KY August 2008-present)
Pursuing
the Masters of the Arts degree in English. Awarded graduate teaching assistantship
and fellowship. Responsibilities include:
Teaching Assistantship: Writing Center Tutor
Fellowship: The Henry James Review Editorial
Assistant
Copyedit academic articles accepted for publication in the Henry James Review. Administrative responsibilities include author correspondence, manuscript logging
and mailings.
Miami University of Ohio (Oxford, Ohio
2001-2005)
Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (2001-2005).
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key Honor Society, Turner Scholarship recipient.
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