Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
TODAY
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
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Kristine Lohr  Witherspoon

Kristine Lohr Witherspoon

Communications professional
Pine Lake,GA

Summary

30 years experience in communication roles including media, non-profit, and the private sector. Self-starter and team player who brings a unique blend of peace, passion and purpose to each project. Sophisticated grace managing high-volume workloads and a natural ease and ability for relationship building and information dissemination. Dynamic communications expert with a proven track record at Turner Enterprises, Turner Foundation, and Turner Broadcasting. Spearheaded Ted Turner's social media presence, enhancing brand and legacy impact. Skilled in diplomatic engagement and a keen understanding of a wide range of issues, demonstrating exceptional verbal and written prowess alongside a detail-oriented approach. Recognized as strong team player.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications Associate

Turner Enterprises
07.2021 - Current
  • Authored speeches, remarks, statements, personal and professional correspondence on behalf of Ted Turner for all purposes necessary, including print interviews, public commentary, and internal briefings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive messaging across various platforms.
  • Launched, created all content for and supervised Mr. Turner's social media channels.
  • Boosted social media engagement with consistent and creative content creation - creating original graphics.
  • Oversight of company website and the creation of content as needed.
  • Supported Communications Senior Manager with writing, researching and preparation of materials
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and executing strategic communication plans.

Director of Board Relations & Special Assistant

Turner Foundation
01.2002 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated communications for board and staff as trusted "voice" of foundation providing internal and external correspondence and press requests
  • Researched and drafted talking points for President and board of directors
  • Responded to emails, invitations and prepared nuanced letters to philanthropic, government and private sector - from heads of state to donors
  • Launched and managed News of the Month, website and social media - including "Founder Friday" feature about Ted Turner increasing followers exponentially
  • Handled planning and logistics for yearly educational retreats
  • Production coordinator for EcoSense for Living - PBS series underwritten by TFI from 2006 - 2020

Producer / Writer - Turner Environment Division

Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
01.1995 - 04.2001
  • Provided confidential administrative support in swift moving production environment for TBS executive
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content - including speechwriting
  • Researcher and writer for People Count series - aired on CNN/TBS and put human face on global issues being discussed at United Nations Summits and Conferences
  • Managed media library and editor for still photography
  • Represented People Count at Population Institute Global Media Awards in Tanzania, India and Costa Rica
  • Coordinated distribution of People Count series annually at CNN World Report Conference

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

State University Of New York (SUNY) At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
01.1992

Skills

  • Seasoned verbal and written communication professional
  • Diplomatic and culturally aware
  • Avid news hound
  • Firm grasp of environmental, developmental and humanitarian issues
  • Detail-oriented

TODAY

With a projected downsizing of duties at year's end at Turner Enterprises, I am proactively searching for meaningful employment. I have also worked as a consultant for Atlanta-based charities, enjoy branding assignments and photography in both a personal and professional realm. While consulting is extremely fulfilling, I ultimately hope to leapfrog to part or full-time employment serving the greater good.

Additional Information

"Kristine is one of the most talented professionals I have worked with in my career. She has an incredibly high level of emotional intelligence with a unique ability to connect with everyone she meets. Kristine is extremely positive and her optimism is infectious to the people around her. She excels at communications, especially writing and photography bringing creativity and heart into her work." - Turner Foundation Executive

Certification

Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media Platforms.

Timeline

Communications Associate

Turner Enterprises
07.2021 - Current

Director of Board Relations & Special Assistant

Turner Foundation
01.2002 - 04.2020

Producer / Writer - Turner Environment Division

Turner Broadcasting System Inc.
01.1995 - 04.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

State University Of New York (SUNY) At Buffalo
Kristine Lohr WitherspoonCommunications professional