About Kristen
Kristen Levesque, APR, principal of Kristen Levesque PR & Marketing in Portland, Maine, has more than 25 years of public relations, marketing, and fundraising experience, with a focus on strategic communications for the arts and travel/hospitality industries.
She is a publicist for the Peabody Essex Museum and has previously held positions at the Portland Museum of Art, Shelburne Museum, and the Currier Museum of Art.
Background + Experience
Extensive expertise with an array of media, garnering national and international press coverage including the New York Times, Good Morning America, and Wall Street Journal.
Relationship-building with community organizations and tourism industry including positions on boards
Expertise in budget development, staff management, and strategic planning.
Strong writing and editing skills as well as creative direction of publications
Information technologies, e-marketing, website content, and marketing through social media
Public speaking on public relations/marketing topics in New England
Leadership both on community-based committees and nonprofit boards
Brand development and implementation
She currently serves on the board of Maine Public Relations Council as its Vice President and has also served on several other arts- and tourism-related boards.