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Kristin Ellertson

Mount Prospect,IL

Summary

Award-winning, action-oriented strategist and problem solver who balances calm-in-the-storm behavior and undoubted progress. “People person” who engages colleagues to impact client relationships positively. Seeking to employ skills related to executive visibility, media relations and project management in a leadership position with a world-class agency to help clients exceed their strategic communications objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Golin
12.2020 - 05.2024
  • Serve as day-to-day client account lead for a variety of corporate and consumer accounts, including Novo Nordisk, ZS, McDonald’s, Discover, Syngenta, Teladoc, and The LEGO Group
  • Support leadership team on planning, budgeting, staffing, training and measurement in new operations- and client-facing role for agency’s largest client
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale, inclusive of revamping welcome committee and raising office visibility through industry association partnerships
  • Awarded August 2023 MVP for leadership on annual Day of Service; represented client and agency at 2024 PRovoke SABRE Awards, including Best of Show.

Senior Account Manager

The Agency at Sikich
08.2010 - 12.2020
  • Lead largest, fastest-growing account, a life sciences consulting firm; increased fees $150k YOY; coordinated brand/product launch at trade show (new website, trade show-related materials) in 3 months
  • Procured and led litigation PR support (and beyond) that resulted in ninth-largest public trade secrets settlement in U.S.
  • Led team that generated record 18 million impressions for disabled veteran competition; coordinated media interviews; served as on-site media manager for annual opening day of competition
  • Provided exemplary on-site counsel and media relations management during local public pension fund crisis; received multiple accolades from pension fund leaders
  • Launched Facebook page for health-care consulting firm; managed monthly Twitter calendar; developed subject-matter expert LinkedIn profiles; crafted media coverage posts across social media
  • Secured interest, introduced clients to national, local and trade media across industries with editorial board meetings, media interviews, bylined articles and op-eds; expanded global consulting firm’s NY media tour to include trade targets; doubled number of CEO deskside briefings
  • Attended national conference for executive directors at public pensions; led campaign that resulted in five new business meetings; built practice’s presence in new market; presented capabilities to internal leaders and four potential clients; met with half-dozen legal marketers to explore potential offerings in the vertical; presented to three law firms

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Northwestern University
03.2010

Skills

  • People Management
  • Media Relations
  • Process Improvements
  • Decision-Making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Staff training/development
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management

Awards Activities

  • Office MVP, August 2023
  • 2021 Woman of the Year Candidate, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  • HOA, Condo Association (April 2018-Present)
  • Deacon & Sunday School Teacher, Fourth Presbyterian Church
  • Secretary & Tutor, Chicago Lights Associates Board

Timeline

Director

Golin
12.2020 - 05.2024

Senior Account Manager

The Agency at Sikich
08.2010 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Northwestern University

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