K r isti K. Forrest
Madison, AL 35758
(h)256-***-**** (c)256-***-****
Expe rience ACCOUN T EXECUT I VE P ronet Pa rtners
Sales Executive for full-service Marketing Firm specializing in creative, web
design, branding and marketing. Work independently creating new business,
w riting proposals conducting market research and leading client through
marketing campaign. I dentify decision makers and determine appropriate
marketing avenues to attract, persuade, and ultimately generate sales.
P UBL IC I N FOR MAT IO N D i rector N H/Dept. of Health &
H uman Services
Managed all Public Information Officers in various branches of largest
State Government agency. Handled all press and consumer inquiries
d irected to the department’s Commissioner. Arranged all media
i nterviews, press conferences and media events. Implemented,
designed, researched and wrote monthly employee newsletter. Worked
w ith employees and management to open lines of communications
t hrough a controversial reorganization. Prepared management with
p roper background information and helped implement media t raining
p rogram.
P UBL IC RE LAT IO NS D I RECTOR Douglas & Douglas,
U .S. Congressman Charles Douglas
P lanned, coordinated and oversaw political campaigns and fundraisers,
w hich include the timeliness of marketing materials, scheduled media
events, press interviews, presentations, etc. Wrote and directed
television talk show featuring Congressman Douglas. Scheduled
guests and provided background information regarding topics.
P UBL IC I N FOR MAT I ON OFF ICE R N H Dept. of Resources
a nd Economic Development
Developed and designed marketing materials for companies interested
i n locating their business in the State of New Hampshire. Designed
and developed the departments first employee newsletter. Scheduled
a ll media interviews and wrote press releases for the departments
Commissioner.
R AD IO N EWS BROADCASTER
12 years experience in various markets throughout the country.
Education E D I NBORO U N I V ERS I TY OF PEN NSYLVAN IA
BA Speech Communications/ Journalism
S kills Leadership Relationship Building
W riting/Editing News & Press Releases Message
Development Organizational Skills
Event/Meeting Planning Creating Media Opportunities
M ulti-tasking