Allen Forkner
Vice President - Public Relations and Brand Management at GunBroker.com- Claim this Profile
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Brian Miller
Allen is an outstanding individual and his work is always first rate. In addition to his marketing experience,he brings a wealth of knowledge of the outdoor/shooting sports industry. Allen lives an outdoor lifestyle so is very effective in marketing initiatives in this area.
CS Tactical
Allen is very knowledgeable about the products/companies he represents. He is professional and personable and knows how to connect with his target audience. I recommend Allen to anyone who is considering using/employing his services.
Brian Miller
Allen is an outstanding individual and his work is always first rate. In addition to his marketing experience,he brings a wealth of knowledge of the outdoor/shooting sports industry. Allen lives an outdoor lifestyle so is very effective in marketing initiatives in this area.
CS Tactical
Allen is very knowledgeable about the products/companies he represents. He is professional and personable and knows how to connect with his target audience. I recommend Allen to anyone who is considering using/employing his services.
Brian Miller
Allen is an outstanding individual and his work is always first rate. In addition to his marketing experience,he brings a wealth of knowledge of the outdoor/shooting sports industry. Allen lives an outdoor lifestyle so is very effective in marketing initiatives in this area.
CS Tactical
Allen is very knowledgeable about the products/companies he represents. He is professional and personable and knows how to connect with his target audience. I recommend Allen to anyone who is considering using/employing his services.
Brian Miller
Allen is an outstanding individual and his work is always first rate. In addition to his marketing experience,he brings a wealth of knowledge of the outdoor/shooting sports industry. Allen lives an outdoor lifestyle so is very effective in marketing initiatives in this area.
CS Tactical
Allen is very knowledgeable about the products/companies he represents. He is professional and personable and knows how to connect with his target audience. I recommend Allen to anyone who is considering using/employing his services.
Credentials
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USBC Certified Bronze Level Coach
United States Bowling CongressJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
USBC Level 1 Bowling Coach
United States Bowling CongressOct, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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GunBroker.com
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Internet Marketplace Platforms
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President - Public Relations and Brand Management
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May 2023 - Present
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Swanson Russell
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President/Director of Public Relations
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Nov 2021 - May 2023
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Public Relations Manager
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Sep 2018 - May 2023
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Senior Public Relations Counsel
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Jul 2014 - May 2023
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Public Relations Counsel
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Jul 2010 - May 2023
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State of Nebraska
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Communications
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Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
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Director of Marketing and Media Relations
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2009
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Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp.
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical writer and editor
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May 2004 - Apr 2008
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Omaha World-Herald
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Copy editor
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Jul 2003 - May 2004
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Lincoln Journal Star
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Nation/World Editor
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Aug 1997 - Jul 2003
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Education
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1994 - 2000
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor's of Journalism -
1991 - 1993
Rapid City Central High School
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2006 -
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master's Degree
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