Kristen Hawkins

Kristen Hawkins is the Director of Business Development at Adams Outdoor Advertising, based in the Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area.1 She is a dynamic sales leader with a proven track record of achievement and sales growth success.1 In her current role, which she has held since January 2021, Hawkins has:

• Ranked #1 in new business development
• Consistently surpassed sales goals by 35% or more
• Raised brand awareness through multi-platform marketing campaigns and high-level sponsorships
• Created and implemented campaigns for key accounts including Roper St. Francis Hospital, BlueCross BlueShield of SC, and Hendrick Automotive Group1

Prior to her current position, Hawkins held several roles in marketing and sales:

• Senior Marketing Consultant at Apex Broadcasting (2012-2015)
• Publisher at Morris Visitor Publications (2010-2012)
• Account Executive at WAXN-TV & WSOC-TV (Cox Media) (2005-2007)
• Account Executive at Time Warner Cable Media Sales (2001-2005)1

Hawkins completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1992-1994).2 She also holds certifications in Real Estate Sales from both the South Carolina and North Carolina Real Estate Commissions, obtained in 2008.2

Throughout her career, Hawkins has demonstrated a strong ability to drive company revenue, increase market share, acquire new business, and build strong relationships with clients and business partners.1