Connie Forestner

Connie Forestner is an experienced marketing professional with a strong background in creative marketing writing and account management across various industries. Currently serving as the Editorial Lead at Ciena since October 2016, Connie has been the Principal at Word Girl, LLC since January 2001, writing and editing diverse marketing communication materials for both B2B and consumer sectors. Prior roles include Director of Marketing Services at Rexall Sundown, managing a 50-person department with a substantial budget, and Vice President of Account Service at D.J. Gorman, Inc., overseeing major clients and account services. Connie's extensive experience also encompasses strategic marketing roles at Selling Solutions, Inc., Ogilvy & Mather, and Group 243. Graduating with an ABJ in Journalism from The University of Georgia in 1984, Connie combines creative talent with strategic marketing expertise.