Carla Putnam Kerr

Communications and public relations manager in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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I'm a communications, PR and government relations professional with two decades of education and experience.

During my career, I've executed global and local communications and marketing plans involving everything from public relations to advertisements to social media. (For more information, visit my LinkedIn profile.)

My particular areas of expertise are municipal issues, crisis management, media relations strategies and writing (please don't separate me from my CP Stylebook).

I'm an IABC Edmonton enthusiast/former board member, and I'm also the proud owner of five IABC Edmonton Capital Awards for my work at Honeywell Process Solutions, the Alberta Motor Association and the City of Edmonton. I also served as the communications manager at the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and senior communications strategist at City of Beaumont, Alberta, furthering my experience with high-profile issues management, media relations and municipal communications.

I'm currently a senior communications partner at the University of Alberta.

  • Education
    • Bachelor of Arts (English)
    • Master of Arts (Cultural Studies; Communications focus)
    • Public Relations Diploma (first class standing)