The experience behind East West Communications

Prior Work

Edelman

Senior Vice President, Brand Communications · 2015–2024

PR and creator strategies for brands including eBay and Kellogg’s, spanning launches, executive visibility, and cultural moments.

eBayMicrosoftStarbucks
eBay Wear ’Em Out Store in Los Angeles
eBay · PR lead

Wear ’Em Out Store

A sneaker pop-up that gave people a reason to take their most coveted pairs out of the box. Kristin led PR for the campaign while at Edelman.

2023 Bronze Cannes Lion · PR

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Campaign image: eBay Inc. / PR Newswire

TikTok Shop

Head of External Brand Narrative · 2024–2025

TikTok

Building consumer and business trust in TikTok Shop through PR, social, and brand marketing. Kristin built and led its first proactive content and communications function.

Ketchum

Account Supervisor & Media Specialist · 2010–2014

Gillette
Gillette Man of Steel campaign artwork
Featured campaign · Gillette

How Does the Man of Steel Shave?

A pop-culture question that turned shaving into a conversation.

2014 PRWeek Campaign of the Year
Arts, Entertainment & Media Campaign of the Year

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Campaign artwork: Gillette / Concept One

Gillette · 2013

Red Sox World Series Shave

A championship celebration with a distinctly Gillette finish. After Boston’s World Series win, David Ortiz and Shane Victorino brought their famous beards to Gillette’s World Shaving Headquarters.

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Gillette · 2014

Pressure Points

Bringing fans inside the pressure of the NFL Draft. Gillette’s web series followed Jadeveon Clowney, Eric Ebron, and Aaron Murray as they prepared for the Combine and their next chapter.

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Barbie

Barbie & Ken: Together Again

PR and social activations bringing an iconic relationship into cultural conversation.

Barbie for President

Campaign experience connecting a familiar brand with a timely cultural moment.

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