60Forrest and Kim Keelor Parker (KKeelor)
Joined 12 years ago from Charleston, SC
After spearheading communications for government officials, one of the world's largest resorts and convention centers and a 100 facility healthcare system, Kim is a communications and public relations consultant and writes for fun.
An APR level practitioner with more than eleven years managing external and internal communications, and an additional 12 years working as a reporter, producer and news anchor in major U.S. TV markets, Kim fuses her knowledge as a media insider with her crisis communications and PR skills for maximum impact.
Working collaboratively, Kim has placed strategic stories with every major U.S. television network as well as The Food Network and The Travel Channel, national newspapers including The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal, a myriad of publications including Southern Living, Travel & Leisure, Club World and People Magazine, as well as prominent websites and blogs such as Huff Post and Ask.com.
From marketing luxury hospitality outlets and major entertainment events, to serving as message maker and spokesperson during crises in state government and healthcare - she shapes reputations for a living.
For fun, Kim explores Charleston with her husband, Chef Forrest Parker, her remarkable teenage sons and two odd little dogs amd then writes about the most intriguing experiences and people in the Lowcountry and beyond.