How Kelley Kronenberg’s Michelle Martinez Reyes sees silver linings in WFH

Before the COVID-19 crisis, when we asked about the most important person a given PR pro talked to during the day, the answer was often a trusted co-worker or maybe cherished clients. These days, the answer is often someone who is a little closer to home.

For Michelle Martinez Reyes, chief relations officer for Kelley Kronenberg, the crucial people in her day are her son and partner, two people she has been able to spend more time with since the COVID-19 crisis and subsequent work-from-home orders.

It’s the silver lining she is taking from what has been a difficult year for many. We caught up with her for our “Day in the Life” series, and here is what she had to say about less commuting and traveling, the future of the industry, and more.

1. How much coffee do you drink during a day?

Reyes: One cup, if at all.

2. Who is the most important person you talk to every day?

Reyes: There really is not just one, I think it’s a 50/50 split between my son, Madden, and my fiancée, Art. They are both the closest people to me and my closest friends.

3. How much of your day is spent on Zoom calls?

Reyes: This varies day-to-day but can be between 2-4 hours per day.