| While working together on a project during the summer of 1996, partners Kellie and Dawn (hence the name - KD), uncovered a special magic which led to this successful partnership/collaboration. Kellie's background in event planning and Dawn's experience in public relations and marketing has made this relationship both rewarding and eventful.
Dawn
Angelique Jones, Dawn Angelique Jones is co-founder and managing
partner of KD Communications Group, a full service communications
firm with offices in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The firm
specializes in event management, media relations and speaker placement.
Recognized as one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic public relations
professionals, Jones is known for her leadership skills and passion
for the field of communications.
Respected by both clients and colleagues
alike, Jones was recognized in 2003, by The Philadelphia Tribune
newspaper as one of the People to Watch Under 40 and in 2006, 2007
and 2008 as an Influential African American and leader in the community.
In 2004 she was a recipient of the DeAnn White Award for Community
Service, presented by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations
Society of America.
Jones is formerly a visiting professor and
adjunct professor at Delaware State University and Temple University.
She formed KD Communications Group over ten years ago with business
partner Kellie Dutton, after years of specializing in public relations
and marketing for Delaware newspapers and her firm, Jones &
Associates, a public relations and marketing firm originally based
in Dover, Delaware.
She currently serves as a board member for
the National Black Public Relations Society, president of the Philadelphia
chapter of NBPRS, professional advisor for the Public Relations
Society of America, Temple University Chapter and member of the
Public Relations Society of America, Co-chair of the Communications
Task Force - Eastern Region, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., member
of the African American Female Entrepreneur’s Alliance, National
Association of Black Journalists and the Philadelphia Association
of Black Journalists, Philadelphia Advertising Club, and the Philadelphia
Public Relations Association.
Active in the community Jones is a member
of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, where she is a member of the Church
Chorus and sponsor of the Youth Council ministry
A Philadelphia native, Jones graduated from
Delaware State University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Journalism. Her enthusiasm, engaging personality, and leadership
skills are at the forefront of her professional success. She truly
believes that all things are possible with Christ in her life.
Dawn's
professional memberships include:
- African
American Female Entrepreneurs Alliance (AAFEA)
- Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- National
Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)
- Philadelphia
Ad Club
- Philadelphia
Association of Black Journalists (PABJ)
- Philadelphia
Black Public Relations Society (PBPRS)
- Philadelphia
Public Relations Association (PPRA)
- Public
Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Kellie
L. Dutton, partner and co-founder of KD Communications Group,
has mastered the art of "getting things done without making a fuss."
With her multi-media ignited, Dutton began to develop her many strengths
at WHUR - 96.3 one of the highest rated radio station's in the DC
Metropolitan area. Publicity and creative promotional campaigns
focused the lens as K.L.D. began her career in radio management
and community relations where she served as campaign manager for
a Mayoral candidate - Dover, DE (1989).
Prior to fine tuning KD Communications Group Dutton was the Founder and CEO of Elegance In Style Productions an event planning organization based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. A graduate of Delaware State University with a degree in Drama, Speech and Communications, this native of Gaithersburg, MD. has a true passion for children that has driven her to embark upon devising an entertaining event for children without loving homes. Dutton and D. Angelique are presently working to secure a non-profit organization - "KD's Kids," "Sunshine, laughter and children...smiles abound, no longer a frown!"
Dutton
operates the Maryland office for KD Comm
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