Kristen Witkin
About Kristen Witkin
Kristen Witkin is a Senior Vice President based in New Hampshire, currently working at M+R since 2023. She has extensive experience in media planning and advertising, having held various positions at notable companies including Carat and gyro.
Current Role at M+R
Kristen Witkin serves as Senior Vice President at M+R, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and guiding the direction of the organization's advertising efforts. Prior to her current title, she worked as Vice President of Advertising at M+R from 2021 to 2023, contributing to the agency's growth and client success.
Previous Experience in Media Planning
Before joining M+R, Kristen Witkin accumulated extensive experience in media planning. She worked at Carat as a Senior Media Planner from 2014 to 2015 and later as Supervisor from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she held the position of Associate Media Director, Communications Planning at Carat from 2016 to 2018. Her earlier roles include Assistant Media Planner and Media Planner at gyro, where she developed her foundational skills in the industry.
Educational Background
Kristen Witkin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. She attended the university from 2007 to 2011, where she acquired knowledge and skills that have supported her career in media and advertising.
Career Progression
Kristen Witkin's career in media and advertising began with an internship at gyro in 2011. She progressed through various roles, gaining experience as a Media Planner and later as an Assistant Media Planner. Her career continued to advance at Carat, where she took on increasingly responsible positions, culminating in her role as Senior Vice President at M+R.