Shelby Odies
@shelbyodies
Communications and operations leader driving engagement and efficiency.
What I'm looking for
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
Chief Administrative Officer
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California State University, Bakersfield
Communication
Completed coursework in Communication with studies concluding in 2020.
Brigham Young University–Idaho
Software Engineering
Completed coursework toward a Software Engineering major.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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