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Kristi K. Forrest
[email protected]
175 Intracoastal Drive
Madison, AL 35758
256-651-2113
Job Summary
To serve my employer as an advocate seeking to maintain positive relationships within the community and industry as
well as the international community. To handle all organizational functions including planning, training and education
while maintaining my employers ‘mission, vision and values.
Skills
Corporate Communications, Public Relations, New Business Development, Government Relations, Employee Relations,
Executing New Business Plans, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Event Planning, Relationship Building,
Writing, Editing and Graphic Design, Drafting Legislation and presenting legislation, Research. Media Planning and
Relationship Building.
Experience
RANT Media- Huntsville, AL- Currently a partner in a multi-media marketing firm. Our services include helping clients
grow their business and advising them on all media options available. We assist our clients with media buys and
strategic planning of their annual advertising budgets. Rant is also the parent company of Gas Pump Television with
locations in Charleston, SC and Myrtle Beach, SC.
Neurovizion-Madison, AL - Sr. V.P./Principal- Vice President in charge of all media advertising sales as well as
product sales. Established and maintained effective working relationships with employees as well as clients of
our company. Responsible for developing, planning and designing affective sales programs and trainings for
employees. Active memberships in area Chambers of Commerce, Public Relations Society of Alabama and
Business Networking Groups.
Cumulus Broadcasting Huntsville, AL- Radio Advertising Sales and Voice-Over Talent. Created effective
working relationships with existing clients and new clients. Top Sales Person first month of employment.
State Farm Insurance- Wendy Burpee,Agent-Marketing Manager- Cold called potential clients and current
clients to increase sales for single agency. My efforts increased policy sales by 20%.
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services- Concord, New Hampshire- Public Information
Director - Managed all public information officers for largest State Government agency. Handled all press and
media inquiries directed to the departments Commissioner. Arranged all media interviews, press conferences
and media events. Implemented, designed, researched and wrote monthly employee newsletter. Worked
with employees and management to open lines of communications during a controversial reorganization.
Worked with government officials through the development, planning, design and execution of a new process
in providing needed services to the citizens of NH. Planned outreach seminars for citizens to add input to new
programs and services. Prepared management with research and information necessary for drafting of
legislation and participating in writing and presenting legislation.
U.S. Congressman Charles G. Douglas- Concord, NH- Public Relations- Acted as liason for congressman with
constituents, community leaders and organizations. Developed outreach programs and venues for voters to
effectively communicate with the Congressman which provided targeted outcomes. Scheduled all media
events, press events and presentations. Wrote, directed and produced weekly talk show featuring the
Congressman.
Radio
WRIE, Eric PA- News Broadcaster, WKSN/WHUG, Jamestown, NY- Morning News Broadcaster, Classy 100, Erie,
PA-Disc Jockey, WGR, Buffalo, NY Morning News Broadcaster, WGIR, Manchester, NH-Morning News Anchor,
Talk Radio.
TV
WSEE-TV, Erie, PA –news reporter, editor, producer, WPXI-TV Pittsburgh, PA, Intern, news reporter, Editor.
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania- BA/Communications/Journalism

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