Kelly Diedring Harris
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Public Relations Consultant with more than 15 years of experience driving communications initiatives for clients across diverse industries. Expertise includes media relations, brand positioning, and reputation management, with a proven track record of securing positive media coverage and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. In addition to public relations, offers a unique skill set in live television hosting, delivering engaging, polished, and professional on-air presentations. An expert in identifying and creating compelling stories for clients (not just fluff) and leveraging earned media opportunities to enhance brand visibility. A confident communicator with a passion for storytelling, adept at managing complex projects and navigating fast-paced environments with ease.
Well-connected within the television industry to secure impactful media coverage – both earned and paid. Highly skilled at using traditional and digital PR strategies to maximize client success, while continuously evolving with industry trends to ensure cutting-edge solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Senior PR Consultant
KDH Communications, LLC
01.2010 - Current
- Manage strategic communication, media relations, public relations, brand management, and media monitoring for clients across a diverse array of industries
- Craft client press releases– creating news out of relevant storytelling
- Media outreach, pitching stories resulting in earned media coverage
- Media results include, but are not limited to the following placements locally, nationally, and internationally: The View, The Early Show, Daytime, CNN Headline News, the Rachel Maddow Show, The Bark, The Marin Independent Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, CBS Radio, Tampa Bay Business Journal and San Francisco’s KRON Television
- Media placements for clients led to higher sales and increased visibility for their causes
- Clients include but not limited to: Kakadu Pet, Wildlands Network, Ecotours, Blue Pearl, Baby Signs, Protect Your Bubble Insurance, authors, a variety of consumer products
Live TV On-Air Sales Personality/Guest Host/Product Expert
Home Shopping Network (HSN) and QVC
01.2010 - Current
- Live, on-camera sales presentations for products across all home categories
- Create live on-air scripts, demo plans and production for dynamic live national TV segments
- Craft and deliver unique presentations in a customer-focused, personal and meaningful way
- Total sales have exceeded 100 million dollars resulting in hundreds of thousands of quality products into the homes of our customers
- Maintain customer engagement on social media for clients with relevant and entertaining content creation
- Clients include Cuisinart, Instant Pot, Dyson, Dash, Elite Gourmet, Rubbermaid, Negg, Pyrex and more
Account Manager
Fetching Communications
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Public Relations for veterinary and pet related clients; exceeded communications goals and objectives
- Developed creative pitch angles, created and secured stories for national and local media, resulting in earned media coverage for clients
- Built and maintained national and local media lists using Cision software
- Served as a spokesperson for clients in the media, crafted key message points and prepared clients for media interviews resulting in local and national coverage
- Built communications plans, wrote press releases, press kits and other marketing materials
- Social Media Strategy for clients including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Event planning and organized trade show participation, set up media tours and press conferences during shows to optimize client exposure
Education
Master of Arts Degree - Mass Communications/Public Relations
University of South Florida
Tampa01.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Fisheries and Wildlife
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO01.2001
Skills
- CisionOne, PRWeb & Newswire services
- Experienced public speaker, spokesperson and media trainer, social media savvy
- Outgoing, organized and detail oriented
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environmentt
- Capable of working independently and in a team, creative and critical thinker
Online
LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellydiedring
Timeline
Owner, Senior PR Consultant
KDH Communications, LLC
01.2010 - Current
Live TV On-Air Sales Personality/Guest Host/Product Expert
Home Shopping Network (HSN) and QVC
01.2010 - Current
Account Manager
Fetching Communications
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts Degree - Mass Communications/Public Relations
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science Degree - Fisheries and Wildlife
University of Missouri
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