Kelly Stone
About Kelly Stone
Kelly Stone serves as the Communications Manager at Mutual of Omaha, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in media development and marketing, she has held various roles in communications and management across several organizations, including Infogroup and Conagra Brands.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Kelly Stone has served as the Communications Manager at Mutual of Omaha since 2015. In this role, she leads communication efforts for various initiatives, including the annual open enrollment process. She supports the Departing Well business unit and has developed communication strategies that align with the company's customer-focused strategy and Mutually Connected culture initiative. Additionally, she is responsible for creating presentations and video content for the Board of Directors meetings, ensuring that the visual support is engaging.
Previous Experience in Communications and Marketing
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Kelly Stone held several positions in communications and marketing. She worked at Infogroup as the Director of Corporate Communications from 2008 to 2011, and prior to that, she was the Media Development Manager there for one year. At KMTV, she served as the Marketing Director/Brand Manager for five years and briefly as a Topical Writer/Producer. Her experience also includes a role as Senior Communications Specialist at Conagra Brands from 2011 to 2015.
Educational Background
Kelly Stone has a solid educational foundation in management and communications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts with a focus on Public Relations and Electronic Media from Wartburg College, graduating in 2000. She then attended Bellevue University, where she obtained a Master of Arts in Management from 2006 and an MBA in 2008, further enhancing her expertise in business and management.
Key Projects and Initiatives
At Mutual of Omaha, Kelly Stone has been instrumental in creating and implementing several key projects. She developed the Manager's Edge, a monthly publication aimed at managers to communicate company strategy. Additionally, she led a redesign of the company intranet, which improved the dissemination of company news and site content. Her work also includes executing communication strategies for enterprise-wide initiatives that focus on enhancing the company's culture and customer engagement.
Early Career Experience
Kelly Stone began her career in communications and marketing at Frank N. Magid Associates, where she worked as a Talent Placement Recruiting Specialist and later as a Marketing and Brand Manager Consulting Associate. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the industry, contributing to her expertise in communication and brand management.