See How Many Clients You're Missing Each Month

Simply enter your business email & Topline AI Agent will show you.

Kristi Lamont Ellis profile image

Kristi Lamont Ellis

Partner at Cotton & Gin Limited Private Consulting, LLC
Intro Book
Seasoned communications expert with 20+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, and crisis communications.
  • Claim this Profile
Location
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, US
Skills
  • Media Relations
  • Press Releases
  • Public Relations
  • Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Show all
image
image

Refer a Friend to Get
100 Credits For FREE

Refer a Friend Now

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI
Kristi Lamont Ellis is a seasoned communications expert with 20+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, editing, and crisis communications. She has held senior leadership positions at UAB Public Relations & Marketing, WBHM, and The Literacy Council, and has worked with various media outlets, including The Birmingham News and Regions Financial Corporation. Ellis is a certified advisor for mid-level and senior executives on career search materials and interview techniques, and has served as a private pro bono consultant for not-for-profit entities on communications planning and execution.

Experience

  • Cotton & Gin Limited Private Consulting, LLC
    • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
    • Partner
      • 2019 - Present
      • Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

      The partners of Cotton & Gin provide clients with human resources consulting, strategic and tactical communications services, facilitator services, and vetted referrals, as well as audio, technology, and audio-technology services. Kristi Lamont Ellis is a confidential advisor to mid-level and senior executives on career search materials and interview techniques. She also works as a private pro bono consultant for not-for-profit entities on communications planning and execution, as well as organizational and/or development strategies. Ellis is an expert interviewer, writer and editor with a deep background in media relations, internal communications and crisis communication, in addition to being a strong manager of people, processes and projects. A former award-winning investigative reporter, she has worked in manufacturing, higher education and the financial industry, as well as for a variety of media outlets. She has also served in senior leadership positions for various civic, professional and philanthropic organizations.

  • Limited Private Consulting
    • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area
    • Limited Private Consulting
      • 2014 - 2019
      • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

  • On Professional Sabbatical
    • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area
    • On Professional Sabbatical
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
      • Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

  • UAB Public Relations & Marketing
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Vice President
      • 2012 - 2013

    • Director-Internal Communications and Relations
      • 2005 - 2012

  • WBHM
    • Birmingham, Alabama Area
    • Interim General Manager
      • 2011 - 2012
      • Birmingham, Alabama Area

  • The Literacy Council
    • Chair, Board of Directors
      • 2005 - 2010

  • Regions Financial Corporation
    • Senior Vice President-Corporate Communications
      • 2002 - 2005

  • The Birmingham News
    • Business Reporter
      • 2001 - 2002

  • The University of Alabama
    • Communications Specialist
      • 1995 - 1998

  • International Paper
    • Communications and HR Manager
      • 1990 - 1994

  • The Natchez Democrat
    • Reporter/Section Editor
      • 1988 - 1989

Education

  • 1984 - 1988
    The University of Alabama
  • Cullman High School
  • Leadership Birmingham

Suggested Services

This profile is unclaimed. These are suggested service rates with 0% commision upon successful connection

Industry Focus. “Public Relations and Communications”

Looking to Create a Custom Project?

Need a custom project? We'll create a solution designed specifically for your project.

Get Started

References

Social Profiles

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now

Similar Profiles