Jodi Durkin
About Jodi Durkin
Jodi Durkin is an Executive Vice President at Golin, where she has worked since 2023. She previously held various marketing and communications roles at Walmart, including Senior Director of Social Media Marketing, where she significantly enhanced the company's social media presence.
Current Role at Golin
Jodi Durkin serves as the Executive Vice President at Golin since 2023. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she operates in a hybrid work environment. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and enhancing the agency's communication efforts.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Jodi Durkin held multiple positions at Walmart, contributing significantly to the company's social media and corporate communications strategies. She worked as Senior Director of Social Media Marketing from 2019 to 2021, where she built one of the largest social media footprints in the U.S. Prior to that, she served as Director of Corporate Communications from 2016 to 2018 and as Manager of Social & Digital Marketing from 2013 to 2015. Her tenure at Walmart also included roles as Associate Marketing Manager and Director of Social Media Moderation.
Experience at Ford Motor Company
Durkin worked at Ford Motor Company as the Global Head of Digital Engagement from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she led digital engagement strategies, enhancing the company's online presence and customer interaction.
Educational Background
Jodi Durkin studied at Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing and Journalism from 1994 to 1996. She also attended The University of Kansas, focusing on Journalism from 1992 to 1994.
Career Foundations and Early Roles
Durkin's career began in marketing and communications with various roles, including Traffic Manager at Studeo from 2002 to 2005 and Account Executive positions at Heinrich Marketing and ThompsonMurray. She also worked as a Marketing Strategist at KathodeRay Media Inc. and as an Incentive Travel Manager at ING.