Senior PR Operations & Events Leader for Apple TV+

KimiRhochelle Porter

USA /International – Entertainment Publicist/Business Strategist/Merchandiser

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AWARDS: Black Excellence Award, ForbesBlk Certified, Black Business Strategist Certificate, Chase Mentorship Program / Numerous Proclamations – City, County, Senate, Congress EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Innovative, strategic, and relationship-driven PR & Events Executive with 20+ years of global experience shaping publicity strategy, leading high-profile talent, and producing major award-caliber events across entertainment, film, TV, live production, and brand media. Known for executing world-class red carpets, festivals, premieres, and global press activations that elevate storytelling and strengthen brand visibility. A trusted partner to showrunners, talent reps, studio executives, production teams, and international partners— skilled at navigating complex logistics, shaping narratives, building momentum campaigns, and delivering flawless events that support awards, launches, and cultural impact. Adept at blending creativity with operational excellence: budget management, vendor oversight, cross-functional leadership, risk mitigation, and strategic planning. Recognized for diplomacy, confidentiality, attention to detail, and exceptional talent relations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Global Publicity Strategy

• Talent Relations & Executive Support

• Awards Campaigns (Film, TV, Doc)

• Red Carpets, Premieres, Festivals, Junkets

• Operational Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• High-Stakes Production & Live Events

• Budgeting, Cost Tracking & Contract Negotiation

• Vendor Oversight & Agency Management

• Media Relations & Press Strategy

• Creative Launch Strategy & Narrative Positioning

• Crisis Communications & Reputation Management

• Storytelling, Messaging & Scripted Event Writing Founder & Executive Director – KRPR Media Group 2002 – 2025 Global PR Strategy • Awards Events • Talent Relations • Media Leadership

• Directed full-scale global PR and events for 100+ launches including festivals, premieres, press junkets, brand activations, and international tours—mirroring the global awards and publicity needs of Apple TV+.

• Managed red carpets, VIP events, talent logistics, run-of-show, interview placements, and reputational oversight for high-profile entertainers, executives, and public figures.

• Led creative publicity campaigns from concept through execution, including messaging strategy, narrative development, press outreach, and content packaging.

• Oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets, vendor negotiations, contract management, procurement, and fiscal reporting.

• Built and led cross-functional teams spanning PR, production, photography, editorial, digital, operations, and on-site logistics.

• Established international operational systems across Germany, Honduras, Mexico, and major U.S. markets.

• Delivered global earned media across CNN, BET, FOX, CBS, People Magazine, Ebony, Essence, Rolling Stone, TMZ, and more.

• Produced award-caliber entertainment events that elevated artist visibility and connected talent to major press and cultural platforms.

National Public Relations Director – Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo 2010 – 2024 National Media • Multi-City Events • Broadcast Strategy

• Served as PR lead for a nationally recognized entertainment and cultural brand, executing press strategy for multi-city touring productions.

• Managed media events, press days, and talent engagements across top networks including CNN, BET, FOX, CBS, and national radio/print outlets.

• Built awards-style targeted momentum campaigns for culturally notable moments and social impact programming.

• Liaised between production, talent, stakeholders, and press teams to ensure aligned messaging, smooth execution, and high-quality media experiences.

Communications Director – Rosston Barber College – virtual 2025 – Present

• Lead end-to-end communications strategy, content workflows, messaging, and executive visibility.

• Build high-level cross-functional collaboration for brand initiatives, aligning internal and external voices.

• Oversee content timelines, creative asset delivery, quality control, and multi-platform publication timing.

National Merchandise Manager – ARACA / Ain’t Too Proud National Tour 2024 – 2025 High-Volume Touring • Operations • Leadership

• Directed operations across 200+ national tour stops, coordinating with production, venues, unions, front- of-house teams, and artistic leadership.

• Supervised multi-city teams; optimized workflows for consistency, accuracy, and reliability under extremely tight timelines.

• Built operational frameworks and financial tracking systems replicable across multi-market studio releases.

Talent & Brand Partnerships Manager – Imunique Unlimited 2022 – 2023

• Managed influencers and talent on brand campaigns, negotiating contracts, managing deliverables, and executing multi-platform publicity schedules.

• Ensured creative alignment, review cycles, approvals, and on-time launch of digital content. ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Tour Manager • Project Manager • Production Logistics • Sales & Marketing Executive EDUCATION

California State University San Bernardino – BA

San Bernardino Valley College – AA

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