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Shelby Odies

@shelbyodies

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Communications and operations leader driving engagement and efficiency.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role combining communications and operations where I can lead cross-functional teams, manage events and financial processes, and drive engagement in a collaborative, growth-oriented organization.

I am a communications and operations professional with 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, event management, and financial operations. I have led large-scale political and member events, managed payroll and reporting, and implemented financial reporting systems to improve organizational performance.

I specialize in social media strategy, content development, cross-team coordination, and customer-facing operations, with hands-on experience using Salesforce, Concur, ADP, Paychex, Hootsuite, MailChimp, and Google Ads. I have supported nationwide political campaign communications and directed events with thousands of attendees while maintaining compliance and operational control.

I bring a proactive, service-oriented approach to leadership, balancing operational efficiency with high-quality service delivery and stakeholder communication to support organizational growth and positive participant experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Administrative Officer

Current

K&K Healthcare Training Center

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)

Manage payroll and reporting, oversee administrative team for office coordination and student registration, and schedule state examinations to ensure compliance and seamless student experience.

Payroll Management Student Registration Customer Support & Compliance ADP Financial Reporting Operations Management

Director of Operations

Mickey’s Gaming Lounge

Dec 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Implemented financial reporting and recovery processes, managed teams and community events, and led social media, content development, and Google Ads to support company growth.

Financial Reporting Team Management Event Management Social Media Google Ads Content Development Customer Relations Community Outreach

Sr. Communications Specialist

SEIU International

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022 (4 months)

Managed social media and nationwide electoral ad proposals during an election year, coordinated cross-union content teams, and served as primary communications liaison with media outlets.

Social Media Strategy Political Campaigns Media Relations Communication Cross Functional Collaboration

Communications Specialist

SEIU Local 2015

Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 (6 years 10 months)

Oversaw content strategy and multi-platform livestreams, organized large-scale events (4,000+ attendees), coordinated rallies and strikes, and managed travel logistics, finance processing, and IT fulfillment.

Content Strategy Event Management Live Streaming Logistics Salesforce