Kim Bastian

Kim Bastian is a marketing communications professional with over 20 years of experience in the areas of marketing, advertising, corporate communications and research. Her career has involved working in a wide variety of industries including public utilities, entertainment, banking, healthcare and non-profit.

Kim has led media relations efforts and has acted as a corporate spokesperson for companies during restructuring, downsizing and merger/acquisition processes. She has also directed Evaluation and Advocacy efforts in the non-profit sector, leading community relations programs and working on grants and contracts with city, county, state and national funding agencies.

Prior to her work with non-profits, Kim provided consulting services for an international market research company, where she managed large-scale customer satisfaction programs for clients throughout the United States and Canada.

Kim's work in the area of Corporate Communications includes directing comprehensive communications programs for both employee and customer groups, as well as for members of the business, financial and regulatory communities. Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Journalism.

kbastian@forcemanagement.com