Kristie Aldridge

Kristie Aldridge has extensive work experience in the field of strategic communications and marketing. Kristie is currently employed as the Vice President of Strategic Communications & Marketing at North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives since May 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing at the same company from June 2018 to May 2022.

Before joining North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, Kristie served as the Manager of Digital Communications for the association and its member cooperatives. In this role, they led the advertising strategy across multiple media markets, focusing on programmatic placement and digital and social components. Kristie held this position from February 2015 to May 2022.

Kristie's previous experience includes working as a Senior Communications Specialist at North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, where they developed and executed strategic communications plans on topics such as electric infrastructure and climate change. Kristie also coordinated communications efforts among member cooperatives and managed the monthly distribution of safety and energy efficiency pieces. Kristie held this position from March 2008 to February 2015.

Before that, Kristie worked as a Communications Specialist at North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, where they maintained the company's website, wrote and distributed press releases, and organized community relations events. Kristie held this position from January 2007 to March 2008.

Prior to joining North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, Kristie worked as an Account Executive at Gibbs & Soell Public Relations from May 2005 to December 2006. In this role, they composed and edited sales documents and collaborated with the media relations team on various projects.

Overall, Kristie Aldridge has gained extensive expertise in strategic communications and marketing throughout their career, with a focus on digital communications and programmatic placement. Kristie has held roles of increasing responsibility and has demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing communications initiatives for member cooperatives.

Kristie Aldridge attended North Carolina State University from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree. Their degree focused on the fields of Communications, English, and Journalism. In addition to their formal education, Kristie also holds a certification as a Certified Cooperative Communicator from NRECA. No specific information regarding the month or year of obtaining the certification is provided.