About Kristi ReedyKristi Reedy is the award-winning Founder and President of PEAR Public Relations. She is the perfect mix of strong Midwest work ethic (born and raised in Kansas City), forward-thinking professional and trends spotting storyteller. A respected expert in the lifestyle and hospitality industries, Kristi specializes in building solid client relationship, creative special events and campaigns and securing top media placements. Prior to launching PEAR Public Relations, Kristi worked next to some of the industry's top Public Relations and Advertising leaders in companies including Station Casinos, Inc., Ameristar Casino Kansas City, Hard Rock Café, Inc. and the Gaslamp Quarter Association. At the helm of PEAR Public Relations, Kristi is personally responsible for assisting several start-up companies in exceeding their first year goals by 400%. She has created and managed Grand Opening events and Launch Parties that scale from 10 to 4,000 people. Her dedication to building strong media relationships and staying on top of Social Media trends allows her to offer clients fresh ideas, a broadening customer base and ultimately, an increased bottom line. In her pursuit of perfection and knowledge, Kristi continues to keep her thumb on the pulse of the PR industry with her involvement in the Public Relations Society of America - San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter. In addition, memberships in the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau and Southern California Marketing Director's Association allows her to be a reliable source for the media regarding the hospitality and lifestyle industries. |