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DISABILITY NETWORK SOUTHWEST MICHIGANPublic Relations and Outreach Manager
Jan. 2024Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Kristen Aguirre Creative ConsultingStrategic Communications Consultant
Jan. 2024Michigan, United StatesKristen Aguirre Creative Consultant, specializes in strategic storytelling, content creation, and social media branding. She works primarily with nonprofits and projects looking to launch a campaign to bring in donor dollars and grow brand awareness
WWMT-TV News Channel 3Morning News Anchor
Aug. 2022 - Mar. 2024Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Sinclair Broadcast GroupWLOS Anchor/reporter
Apr. 2021 - Aug. 2022Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Self-employedKeynote Speaker
Mar. 2019Michigan, United StatesKristen has used the skills she cultivated during her 15 years working as an on-air-journalist to transition into consulting and keynote speaking. In 2019 at the age of 31 she suffered an ischemic stroke that left, the left side of her body paralyzed. The doctors told her she would most likely be in a wheelchair the rest of her life. Despite her prognosis, Kristen held onto hope and fought every day to rebuild her life. Now back to running, lifting weights and training for marathons again! Kristen uses her story to inspire others to keep pushing no matter what life throws at you. Some of her clients include; Google, The American Brain Foundation, Disability Network Southwest Michigan, The American Heart Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, YWCA. Contact Kristen to help motivate your audience or enhance your communications reach.
KUSA-TV, 9NEWSNews Anchor/Reporter
Sep. 2017 - Mar. 2020Greater Denver Area
Sinclair Broadcast GroupNBC 25 Today Morning Anchor
Sep. 2014 - Sep. 2017
Sinclair Broadcast Group- KHQAKHQA This Morning Anchor
Dec. 2011 - Aug. 2014quincy, ilI co-anchor and produce local news for a morning newscast from 5 a.m. until 7 a.m.
WGN-TVMedical Watch Intern
Sep. 2010 - Dec. 2010I work with Medical Watch Department researching stories, accompanying the Medical Watch reporter and producer on assignments.
I am occasionally able to write scripts and assist with editing packages, and I am familiar with how to write and edit in a multi-platform environment.
Clear Channel RadioFreelance Videographer
Aug. 2010 - Dec. 2010I work with the Promotions Department to film events sponsored by Kiss FM and edit and create recap videos for sponsors. I am proficient in Final Cut Pro and have strong knowledge of Photoshop, Garage Band and SoundSlides.
Clear Channel Radio103.5 KSC FM Video Intern
Jun. 2010 - Aug. 2010I worked with the Promotions Department to film events sponsored by Kiss FM. I was able to edit and create mini movies for www.kiss1035.com and YouTube.
Fox Chicago News WFLD TelevisionWFLD Good Day Chicago Intern
Aug. 2009 - Jun. 2010I worked with the Assignment Editor to help determine newsworthy stories for broadcast and worked with weekend Producer to develop scripts. I created contacts for newsworthy stories. I accompanied reporters on assignments and ran scripts and occasionally wrote scripts for weekend broadcast.
Western Illinois UniversityRockeNetwork Communications Coordinator
Aug. 2009 - Jun. 2010I created online blogs about Western Illinois University (http://kaawiu.wordpress.com). I met and interviewed faculty, staff, students, administration and community members for a variety of blogs. I created a minimum of four blogs per week and also met weekly with the Assistant Alumni Director; came prepared with a number of ideas for future blogs.
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