Kelli Caputo

March 1 , 2007

Business Title:  Director of Public Relations

Employed by:  PARC, a non-profit agency supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities.
During my real job:  I am responsible for all fundraising special events, general fundraising campaign support, promotions and the media contact at PARC.
Experience/background Mass Communications Degree from USF, after graduation I spent 6 years in production at HSN and now I am going on 6 years in non-profit.
Other community activities:  I hate to say my position is taking up a majority of my time right now but I do belong to the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Seminole Chamber of Commerce, and FPRA. 

Birthplace New Rochelle, NY   How long living in Florida 23 years
Most notable accomplishment: Being a part of a non-profit succeeding in raising money for the clients served!
Something you may not know about me – since this is the first time you are meeting me there is a lot to know!
Professional goals:  A successful legacy of public relations for PARC including an overall agency community awareness campaign.
Personal goals:  My husband and I probably should think about a family soon.
My words of wisdom: If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. ~ Booker T. Washington
Why I joined BPW:  Once I can attend more meetings this year it will be great to socialize with women who may have advice on how to handle certain situations or come up with great ideas together.
BPW Membership length: Brand New – have not been able to keep up with the meeting schedule yet but there’s hope!