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Karla Khodanian

Karla Khodanian

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Strategic Communications @ Big Com

  • Education

    • University of Alabama at Birmingham

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Public Relations

      Activities and Societies: President of the Public Relations Council of Alabama/Public Relations Student Society of America (2012-2014), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Blaze Productions Committee Head for the University Programs Council, Publicity Chair for Undergraduate Student Government Association, Lecture Series Planning Committee Double minor in Marketing + Sociology

  • Experience

    • J.Crew

      Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
      Sales Associate

    • Woodlawn Foundation

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Communications Intern

    • REV Birmingham

      Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

      • Business Growth Coordinator

        Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

      • Intern (LIV Birmingham)

        Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

    • University of Alabama at Birmingham

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      Digital Media Fellow

    • Self-Employed

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

      • Strategic Communications Consultant

        Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

      • Marketing & Events Specialist

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

    • Dogtrot Studio

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
      Brand Manager

    • Big Communications

      Jun 2015 - Jan 2019

      • Communications Planner

        Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Digital Community Manager

        Jun 2015 - Feb 2018

    • Joonko

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
      Head Of Marketing

    • Birmingham Business Alliance

      Feb 2020 - Apr 2024

      • Chief Communications Officer

        Mar 2023 - Apr 2024

      • Chief Communications & Development Officer

        Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Managing Partner, Investor Relations

        Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

      • Manager of Talent and Higher Education Partnerships

        Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

    • Big Com

      Apr 2024 - now
      Director of Strategic Communications

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Momentum Executive Leader

      Momentum Leaders
      May 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Karla Khodanian
      NextGen BHM Award Winner Birmingham Business Journal Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Karla Khodanian
      Klout Award AAF Birmingham Jul 2017 The Klout Award recognizes the social media professional who has best delivered on their social media expertise for clients large and small.
    • Awarded to Karla Khodanian
      National Silver ADDY American Advertising Federation Jun 2014 Received a National Silver Addy in the Student Cinematography for the TEDxBirmingham promo video.
    • Awarded to Karla Khodanian
      Medallion Award Public Relations Council of Alabama Mar 2014 Received a medallion award for UAB Digital Media's Fall 2013 Social Media/Marketing Plan.
    • Awarded to Karla Khodanian
      Gold ADDY American Advertising Federation—Birmingham Chapter Feb 2014 Received a Gold Addy Award in the Student Cinematography category for the TEDxBirmingham promo video.
    • Awarded to Karla Khodanian
      Public Relations Council of Alabama Student Chapter of the Year Public Relations Council of Alabama Apr 2013
    • Awarded to Karla Khodanian
      Ms. UAB 1st Alternate UAB Student Alumni Society Oct 2012

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Vulcan Park and Museum on Jun 2023
      Vulcan Park and MuseumAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Member

      Issued by Kiwanis Club of Birmingham on Sept 2022
      Kiwanis Club of BirminghamAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Member

      Issued by Alabama PRSA on May 2022
      Alabama PRSAAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Member

      Issued by Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) on May 2022
      Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)Associated with Karla Khodanian

    • Youth Leadership Forum – Arts Day Co-Chair

      Issued by Leadership Birmingham on Aug 2014
      Leadership BirminghamAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Unleashed Host Committee

      Issued by Women's Foundation of Alabama on Jun 2024
      Women's Foundation of AlabamaAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Birmingham Talks on May 2023
      Birmingham TalksAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Member

      Issued by International Economic Development Council on Mar 2022
      International Economic Development CouncilAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Unleashed Planning Committee

      Issued by Women's Foundation of Alabama on Jun 2022
      Women's Foundation of AlabamaAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • National Alumni Society Young Alumni Council

      Issued by University of Alabama at Birmingham on Oct 2020
      University of Alabama at BirminghamAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Merchant Market Committee

      Issued by The World Games 2022 Birmingham on May 2021
      The World Games 2022 BirminghamAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by Birmingham Sister Cities on Jan 2022
      Birmingham Sister CitiesAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Smart Party Marketing Co-Chair

      Issued by The Women's Fund of Greater Birmingham on Jun 2019
      The Women's Fund of Greater BirminghamAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Friends of the Woodlawn Foundation Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Woodlawn Foundation on Jan 2019
      Woodlawn FoundationAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Hospitality Bag Coordinator

      Issued by Sidewalk Film Festival on Feb 2014
      Sidewalk Film FestivalAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Social Media Specialist

      Issued by Design Week Birmingham on Jun 2014
      Design Week BirminghamAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Banned Books Read-A-Thon Planning Committee

      Issued by Desert Island Supply Company on Jun 2013
      Desert Island Supply CompanyAssociated with Karla Khodanian

    • Film Traffic Volunteer

      Issued by Sidewalk Film Festival on Aug 2013
      Sidewalk Film FestivalAssociated with Karla Khodanian