Kelly Balesteri

Project Manager

P: 312. 660.3574
F: 312.529.3001

Kelly believes it is vital to know both your client and your team. By understanding different ideas and work styles, it is possible to keep a clear vision throughout the course of a project, and utilize team members’ full potential.

Project management combines Kelly’s love of technology and media with her desire to work with a strong team. Prior to Duo, she was employed by Regus Business Centers and later, Purple Monkey Studios, now Bridgeline Software. Her clients included the Discovery Channel, Lettuce Entertain You, and Motorola, with work ranging from managing virtual office space to helping create interactive science lessons. Her work with the Discovery Channel’s science interactives won a BESSIE award for Best Science Website for Upper Elementary.

Kelly received a BA in Interactive Multimedia and a BS in Behavioral Science from Arizona State University. She speaks fluent German, and when not managing projects enjoys traveling to Germany and Italy with her family. She also paints, explores Chicago’s many restaurants and live music venues, and is on an ongoing quest to hide everything edible from her bulldog, Ray.