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Kelsey Van Lissum has a diverse and extensive work experience in marketing communications and public relations. Kelsey currently works as a Marketing Communications Manager at Oppy, where they are responsible for executing communication strategies, leading social media strategy, managing brand reputation, and coordinating marketing efforts for both B2B and B2C strategies. Prior to their current role, they worked as a Marketing Communications Specialist and a Social Media Coordinator at Oppy.

Before joining Oppy, Kelsey worked as a self-employed Public Relations & Communications Specialist, where they gained valuable experience in managing social media platforms, increasing followers, and improving engagement for various clients. Kelsey also worked as a Junior Consultant at a Cue Creative Consulting, a boutique public relations agency in Vancouver, where they focused on supporting organizations and individuals who aimed to make a positive impact on the world.

Kelsey's early professional experience includes an internship as a Community Management & Public Relations Intern at ChattBack, where they gained their first exposure to public relations and the tech-based industry.

Kelsey Van Lissum has a diverse education history. In 2012, they obtained a certificate in Public Relations from Simon Fraser University. Following that, they pursued a diploma in Business Administration at the University of the Fraser Valley from 2013 to 2015. In 2017, Kelsey attended the Idea Garden Marketing and completed the Fresh Marketing Academy. Additionally, in 2018, they obtained a Produce Basics Certificate from CPMA. Notably, Kelsey also participated in the Passion for Produce Program at CPMA that same year. Furthermore, they obtained a certification in Crisis Management for Leaders: Planning for the Inevitable from Stanford University Graduate School of Business in March 2023.