Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Kelli Schmith is a writer, publicist and marketing strategist. Described as someone who “turns information into gold,” she has the gift of uncovering the relevance of a person, company or idea.

Kelli is a social media fanatic, and she enjoys helping people and companies discover simple ways to use social media tools to connect with others.

For 18 years, Kelli has served in sales and marketing leadership roles that have taken her around the globe and coast to coast. She logged a dozen years in technology publishing then enjoyed a 5-year stint in logistics and transportation. Since then, she’s been in the software business, including emergency notification technology as well as e-commerce solutions.

Insatiably curious, Kelli hangs out with social marketers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and people who generally don’t take themselves too seriously.

Kelli graduated from Indiana University with a degree in journalism and advertising. Her favorite spots on earth include Amsterdam, the Cape of Good Hope, South Kensington, and Virgin Gorda.